The De Vere 'Devon' monorail range were the last produced. Others 1/2 plate, 1/1 plate, and 10 x 8 inches. As well as their advertising ability the pictures were used in false backdrops for feature films and well known artists used the enlargers for large unique prints.Ĭameras were also made. These horizontal machines were used for giant prints that could be combined to produce huge murals. Remote controlled and later computer controlled models made for easy accurate focus. The De Vere Mk 10 was an early version that sold to photo laboratories around the world. Horizontal enlargers were designed that ran on track installed on the darkroom floor. The most recent machines were 'closed loop' and 'autofocus' enlargers with computer control designed and made by ZBE in America. ![]() ![]() Many machines are still in operation by enthusiastic amateur photographers who appreciate the strong reliable design and operation. The 5 x 4 inch enlarging machines were the main production, firstly with the De Vere 54 followed by the De Vere 504 that featured 'Front of Bench' focussing controls for easy rapid and accurate operation. One of the first of these all metal construction enlargers was delivered to the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington around 1950, considered a great success for the company. ![]() Aerial machines were also made for 9.5inch and 320mm roll film. The main production centred on professional photographic enlargers for film sizes 35mm to 10 x 8 inches. Note: This is a sub-section of De Vere (Kensington)
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