I have just started enlarging my pictures(B&W of course) using old Focomat IC. It is a good enlarger and prints well. I use both Schneider componon 50mm and Apo 60mm lenses ,since I do not have an old Focotar to match with my Focomat.(posted 8806 days ago)I have here prepared two questions.
1. Focomat is basically an auto focus enlarger, and I have such a difficulty adjusting the position and hight of the enlarger at the right spot. when I'm using my 60mm lens. I usually enlarge my picture to the size of 11X14. In order for me to establish the right position, I must raise the base of the enlarger so high up and bring the enlarger head down to establsh the right focusing spot. But when I do that, since Schneider lens has a large apature lever(all Scneider lens have this leve)every time I try to focus the red safety filter gets in a way and hits the lever and focus must be readjusted.
Is there any other way to do this so this problem be solved?