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Thread: 3-lens turret with Simmon Omega enlarger?

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    3-lens turret with Simmon Omega enlarger?

    Hello..
    I have a 'Simmon Omega Variable Condenser' enlarger, that came with a lens cone (probably Omega #421-101).
    I have an Omega lens turret that I wanted to use with the enlarger, but the lens cone housing does not accept the turret.
    From my online search it appears the turret i have seems like Omega #404-867 for D5 or D6 enlargers.
    Is there an adapter or something I can use, to mount the turret on the enlarger instead of the cone?

    thanks
    A.

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    Re: 3-lens turret with Simmon Omega enlarger?

    The only thing I can see that would help would be to make an adjustable bellows set up, similar in function to the adjustable lens bellows of the D5 etc.. This is what has replaced the cones and without this, I can't see how you can use the turret.
    notch codes ? I only use one film...

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    Re: 3-lens turret with Simmon Omega enlarger?

    I hate those damn cones

    So I dumped them

    Beseler much better and simpler
    Tin Can

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    Re: 3-lens turret with Simmon Omega enlarger?

    Never mind, I re read the OP's post.
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    Re: 3-lens turret with Simmon Omega enlarger?

    Thanks Fred and Tin Can.

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    Re: 3-lens turret with Simmon Omega enlarger?

    I don't know but it will definitely be expensive when you want to convert or buy turret.

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    Re: 3-lens turret with Simmon Omega enlarger?

    You’re probably better off trying to find a D5 rather than messing with the other enlarger.

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    Re: 3-lens turret with Simmon Omega enlarger?

    You would have to make something yourself to adapt the turret to the bottom of the cone. However, in that case all the lenses on the turret would need to be of the same or similar focal length.

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