Cadet II 35mm Film Enlarger with Lens and Negative Carrier (Black and White)

I think this product is easy to use. It has an easy to focus lens and it's also easy to move up and down. I haven't developed my first print yet but I am certain it would work perfectly.

The Cadet II is a lightweight, portable photo enlarger capable of expanding photos to 8"x10" size; about the size of a sheet of printer paper. You'll be hard pressed to find an enlarger at a better price. I figured that the only way I would be able to get one cheaper would be to go to a university auction, as many colleges and universities are using digital photography exclusively. Actually, that's how I did get a Cadet II, and for the rock-bottom price of forty dollars.The best aspects of the Cadet II (other than the fact that it works and is readily affordable) is the fact that it really may be the best enlarger for the person who doesn't have a proper darkroom. I use the laundry room in my house, which is located in the basement. It's pitchblack there, and I have the basin and everything else I need... but the room's got to go back to being a laundry room when I'm done.The Cadet II is light, not feather-light and fragile. But it's easy to tote. It can be broken down for better storage as well. It has held up to lots of use well.The only problem I have with Cadet II is that it can't do 8"x14"... but it's better to have saved money now and be able to work in my own makeshift darkroom than sit around dreaming about having one. I figure that maybe in a few years I'll build a proper darkroom in the garage or something. Maybe then I'll upgrade my equipment.I highly recommend the Cadet II to any aspiring photographer, novice, or any photographer who is compromised by space or has need of a portable darkroom.

Performs very well.If i had the option to buy it again i would buy the enlarger only.alot of things from the kit felt flimsy and dinky. the timer was the worst.it seriously looked like something you would get out of a happymeal.those are my only complaints, the enlarger itself is great.

I was so excited to use the enlarger but there was no neg carrier and no beseler emblem, but the prob with that is that i guess light can escape where the breach is.