this forum is extremely helpful
the advice I have received is much appreciated
I guess there is probably some moral obligation on my part to elaborate on what conclusions and decisions I finally came to
did purchase the enlarger. It is the Omega 5xL with condenser setup. Great condition and paid a reasonable amount ($140 Cdn with turret and 3 Nikkor lenses and full set of negative holders).
Although I already had a set of small below the lens VC filters which fit in the Omega "below the lens holder", since I am more used to (and think I would prefer) the larger VC filters I have purchase a 6x6 inch set for "above the lens, in the condenser housing" use. This way I can try both to see if in fact I have a preference.
thanks again for the feedback
ps my prior experience with this same enlarger and the use of the larger VC filters was at a workshop that LFF member Bob Carnie put on at Gallery 44 here in Toronto. great instructor great facilities, learned alot
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