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    Mixing Chambers for Omega Super Chromega Dichroic D II

    I am about to buy an Omega Super Chromega Dichroic D II enlarger. It comes with the D-B Mixing Chamber 2 1/4x 2 3/4. I would like to know if I can use this Mixing Chamber for 4x5 negatives or the only way is to buy the D-D 4x5 Mixing Chamber (if I can find it). Thyank you for your help

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    Re: Mixing Chambers for Omega Super Chromega Dichroic D II

    You will need the 4X5 mixing chamber.

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    Re: Mixing Chambers for Omega Super Chromega Dichroic D II

    If you are not buying new, make sure the bottom diffusion plastic is in perfect condition. Defects, damage, dirt and scratches on the plastic may show in your prints

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    Re: Mixing Chambers for Omega Super Chromega Dichroic D II

    Thanks for all your help!

    The enlarger I am about to buy, finally had ONLY a 4x5 Mixing Chamber. Can I use the 4x5 Mixing Chamber to enlarge Medium format and 35mm negatives? According to the manual: "The standard "DD" light multiplier can be used for all negative sizes". I am trying to avoid spending more money on a D-B Mixing box, if possible. Anyone with experience in this field? Thank you!!

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    Re: Mixing Chambers for Omega Super Chromega Dichroic D II

    You'll be fine with just the 4x5 mixing box. I used those enlargers on the job from 1981-2009, all with the 4x5 box, and never had any problems enlarging smaller formats. I suppose that the smaller mixing box might have decreased printing times, but it wasn't an issue for me.

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    Re: Mixing Chambers for Omega Super Chromega Dichroic D II

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Sampson View Post
    You'll be fine with just the 4x5 mixing box. I used those enlargers on the job from 1981-2009, all with the 4x5 box, and never had any problems enlarging smaller formats. I suppose that the smaller mixing box might have decreased printing times, but it wasn't an issue for me.
    Thank you very much Mark!

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