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Omega D carrier
I've just picked up an Omega D5 enlarger and am looking for negative
carriers. I've seen some on Ebay that appear like the carriers I've used before on a D5(general shape) but are advertized as "D2" carriers. Is there any difference? That is, do all "D" carriers fit all "D" enlargers? On a related note, does an Omega enlarger FAQ exist anywhere? I got a copy of the D5 manual and it is far from complete. Thanks in advance, Mike |
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Omega D carrier
You might find something here.
http://www.classic-enlargers.com/ (Mike Schuler) wrote in message . com... I've just picked up an Omega D5 enlarger and am looking for negative carriers. I've seen some on Ebay that appear like the carriers I've used before on a D5(general shape) but are advertized as "D2" carriers. Is there any difference? That is, do all "D" carriers fit all "D" enlargers? On a related note, does an Omega enlarger FAQ exist anywhere? I got a copy of the D5 manual and it is far from complete. Thanks in advance, Mike |
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Omega D carrier
Thanks.
Although I didn't have a lot of time to look at your website, the alignment manual is something I need, although it doesn't include the D5 specifically. Do you have any plans to create .pdf files of the manuals? I don't understand why Omega couldn't include information on alignment procedures, etc. in the D5 manual. That the manual gets halfway through the process for mounting the chassis on the baseboard and then refers to a separate baseboard instruction sheet is maddening. John wrote in message . .. On 28 Jun 2004 20:24:14 -0700, (Mike Schuler) wrote: I've just picked up an Omega D5 enlarger and am looking for negative carriers. I've seen some on Ebay that appear like the carriers I've used before on a D5(general shape) but are advertized as "D2" carriers. Is there any difference? That is, do all "D" carriers fit all "D" enlargers? The will fit but there is usually a difference in the thickness of the carriers. The newer D5's seem to prefer thicker carriers. The carriers that came with my D5 (a circa '74 model) are almost identical in thickness though the ones made for my D5 have a better finish in that they are painted. On a related note, does an Omega enlarger FAQ exist anywhere? I got a copy of the D5 manual and it is far from complete. A full copy of the D5 manual at my site : http://www.darkroompro.com/frames/index.html I'm sure there is a FAQ somewhere but never needed to look for it. Regards, John S. Douglas, Photographer - http://www.darkroompro.com Please remove the "_" when replying via email |
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Omega D carrier
On 29 Jun 2004 13:14:47 -0700, Mike Schuler wrote:
Although I didn't have a lot of time to look at your website, the alignment manual is something I need, although it doesn't include the D5 specifically. Do you have any plans to create .pdf files of the manuals? I've tried it but the file sizes were very large. That something I want to avoid. I didn't have much time to play with Acrobat so I'm not sure I was getting the most out of the software. I don't understand why Omega couldn't include information on alignment procedures, etc. in the D5 manual. That the manual gets halfway through the process for mounting the chassis on the baseboard and then refers to a separate baseboard instruction sheet is maddening. LOL !I Stopped trying to figure out ANY company a long time ago. John D. |
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Omega D carrier
The diff in the carriers is the guide plate on the bottom to center it in the
d5 stage.the d2 uses pins in the stage.d5 can rotate,d2 cannot. |
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On 30 Jun 2004 00:38:35 GMT, ospam (Fred Warren)
wrote: The diff in the carriers is the guide plate on the bottom to center it in the d5 stage.the d2 uses pins in the stage.d5 can rotate,d2 cannot. My D5 has the guidepins as well. Perhaps it's one of the earlier models of the Super-Chromega Regards, John S. Douglas, Photographer - http://www.darkroompro.com Please remove the "_" when replying via email |
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Omega D carrier
John
Omega D carrier My D5 has the guidepins as well. Perhaps it's one of the earlier models of the Super-Chromega Unless I have missed something in the last 30 years your D5 has had some parts swapping. The last guide pins in the regular Omega manufacture was the D3. Does your negative stage bridge have a round hole or a square hole with beveled corners? The D4, 5 & 6 had round holes allowing a carrier with a frame on the lower surface to rotate. Bob AZ |
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Omega D carrier
ON 29 Jun 2004 09:16:57 -0700, (lost in space)
WROTE: You might find something here. http://www.classic-enlargers.com/ This site is an excellent resource for Omega enlarger information, and Harry (and often others) will respond to questions posted. Harry will usually invite phone or e-Mail contact should you have a question requiring lengthy discussion. My recollection of Omega carriers is that there were two different types of D series carriers. The earlier carriers were round with "tab" handles, like the Beseler carriers (and IIRC, could be used in either brand) and will work for DII, D2, D3 and D4 enlargers. The later rectangular shape with rounded center are supposedly usable in all D series enlargers DII through D6 (which came out before the D5 - go figure). ----== Posted via Newsfeed.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeed.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= 19 East/West-Coast Specialized Servers - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
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As a rule D5 and D6 carriers center in the lightpath using an 8-sided
doohickey on the bottom of the carrier whilst D2-4 carriers use the two notches at the back of the carrier to center, carriers are centered when the two notches are fully engaged with a couple of pins at the back of the enlarger carriage. Most D-5 carriers have the notches so will work on older machines and (I think, it's been some time since I played with a D5) D5's have the two pins at the back of the carriage (or perhaps the D-5 pins are removable). -- darkroommike ---------- "Mike Schuler" wrote in message om... I've just picked up an Omega D5 enlarger and am looking for negative carriers. I've seen some on Ebay that appear like the carriers I've used before on a D5(general shape) but are advertized as "D2" carriers. Is there any difference? That is, do all "D" carriers fit all "D" enlargers? On a related note, does an Omega enlarger FAQ exist anywhere? I got a copy of the D5 manual and it is far from complete. Thanks in advance, Mike |
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