Hello, Thanks a lot for all the replies I got from my "How to get huge grain" query. I will definitely experiment a lot. But problems don't stop. Now I have another one. I noticed that when I set focus on the baseboard (with a focus magnifier) at the center of the picture the lower side is clearly out of focus.Because in the final print I can identify the grain structure everywhere except in the lower part. To solve this problem (partially) I have to tilt up the upper part of the easel by appr 5 degrees. But when I have a look at the setup (with easel tilted up) from the side everything looks so weird.The easel is definitely not paralel to the film plane then.(posted 9039 days ago)What's going wrong?
I have read a lot about enlarger alignment, i.e. that it should be tested.On the other hand, there is almost nothing written about how to rectify any enlarger misalignment.
Any suggestions or ideas???
(BTW, I have a Durst Graduate enlarger with a Rodenstock Rodagon lens. I had the Rogonar previously but bought the Rodagon since the corners were soft with the Rogonar. It really drives me crazy. I'm using the best prime lenses and a good enlarger lens. However I still have soft parts in my picture. Should I have bought a better enlarger?Durst M670 for example)
Kind Regards, omar