tim atherton
4-Oct-1998, 00:05
Having resigned myself to trying out 4x5 contact printing till I could afford an enlarger, I found a used enlarger in town today.
I would appreciate any comments on its usability.
It is an Omega D3 Auto, and came with 4x5 and 35mm neg carriers as well as the t wo condensers.
Apart from being pretty dusty and in need of a bit of grease, it seems in very g ood condition - the bulb still works! The box for the condensers seems to be dat ed 1960, which looks about right.
It came with two lenses - a 50mm schneider (I have a modern one anyway) and a 13 5 4.5 Wollensak Raptor. This seemed perfect once it was dusted off and cleaned - no scratches or hazing.
So, how will this lens be for enlarging? (it will be a while before I can afford a more modern lens - I've already spent too much setting up in 4x5 in the last couple of months!).
By the way, I got it for CDN$100 which seemed too good a price to miss?
Thanks.
Tim A
I would appreciate any comments on its usability.
It is an Omega D3 Auto, and came with 4x5 and 35mm neg carriers as well as the t wo condensers.
Apart from being pretty dusty and in need of a bit of grease, it seems in very g ood condition - the bulb still works! The box for the condensers seems to be dat ed 1960, which looks about right.
It came with two lenses - a 50mm schneider (I have a modern one anyway) and a 13 5 4.5 Wollensak Raptor. This seemed perfect once it was dusted off and cleaned - no scratches or hazing.
So, how will this lens be for enlarging? (it will be a while before I can afford a more modern lens - I've already spent too much setting up in 4x5 in the last couple of months!).
By the way, I got it for CDN$100 which seemed too good a price to miss?
Thanks.
Tim A