Solinar
Analog Preferred
I've got an Omega D Roman numeral Two that was given to me sitting on top of one of my storage shelves at work. Maybe a freebee will come your way.
peter_n
Veteran
I got an Omega B-22XL on eBay for $50 but no lens. Bought a Leitz Focotar for $127 and now I'm thinking about setting up. The following is a link to an interesting thread on darkroom design from photo.net:
Tentative Darkroom Plans
Tentative Darkroom Plans
mphilpott
Member
Thanks to All for the comments.
1 - Andrew I am ALWAYS open for hand-me-downs - even if it doesn't happen - thank you for the thought!
2 - The Darkroom Cookbook sounds perfect! I'll definitely pickup a copy.
3 - Getting a kit locally makes perfect sense - in fact I thought I found one last night on Craigslist - just your "entertainment" I'll quote the whacko reply I got - not sure I really want to meet this guy in a room by myself....
"Matthew, You Said: <I saw your ad on craigslist. Do you still have the darkroom equipment? If so, do have list of the equipment?>
And I Say: <Yes I do. And there is an interesting answer to the why of my having the equipment. It is because people on the internet become charlatans. And they develop bladder problems of the brain. If they had brains. Also (you can add to this any time you have a mind to) they turn off the computer and forget who they are and what reality is all about. I know this because I've found most of them (92%) have a small slot in the back of the skull for a card reader.
Another theory is that they have never been out of Philadelphia and the thought of doing so scares the shit out of them. They are fascinated by my equipment (ahem....). But I still have it.>"
1 - Andrew I am ALWAYS open for hand-me-downs - even if it doesn't happen - thank you for the thought!
2 - The Darkroom Cookbook sounds perfect! I'll definitely pickup a copy.
3 - Getting a kit locally makes perfect sense - in fact I thought I found one last night on Craigslist - just your "entertainment" I'll quote the whacko reply I got - not sure I really want to meet this guy in a room by myself....
"Matthew, You Said: <I saw your ad on craigslist. Do you still have the darkroom equipment? If so, do have list of the equipment?>
And I Say: <Yes I do. And there is an interesting answer to the why of my having the equipment. It is because people on the internet become charlatans. And they develop bladder problems of the brain. If they had brains. Also (you can add to this any time you have a mind to) they turn off the computer and forget who they are and what reality is all about. I know this because I've found most of them (92%) have a small slot in the back of the skull for a card reader.
Another theory is that they have never been out of Philadelphia and the thought of doing so scares the shit out of them. They are fascinated by my equipment (ahem....). But I still have it.>"
back alley
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oh yeah, maybe bring along a few really big friends if you decide to visit that guy!
joe
joe
Honu-Hugger
Well-known
That sounds really scary -- take a friend and a "powerful weapon" (in memory of Hunter S. Thompson, rip) 
Solinar
Analog Preferred
Cringe.......... not in a million years. Where is he from, Camden?
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tedwhite
Guest
I have used the Simmons-Omega B22XL since 1971. It still functions perfectly and you can also do 120 film with it. You'll need to buy a 75mm lens for that in addition to the 50mm for 35mm film. You simply change the condensor setup. Takes two minutes.
XL means that the shaft that holds the enlarger head is extra long. This means that you can make 16X20's easily. It also means that you can unscrew the shaft from the enlarger baseboard, reverse it, and project down to the floor. In which case you can make 30X40's.
Of course, at that degree of projection/ magnification, you are using 120 negs. I have the Rodenstock lenses and they are wonderfully sharp.
Then there's the Besseler 45, so you can do 35, 120, 645, 6X7, and 4X5.
You'll also need measuring beakers (glass is best), a good grain scope, a contact printer, and a good, fully adjustable easel. Plus, of course, trays in various sizes and a couple of NIkkor stainless steel developing tanks (2 reel, 4 reel) plus stainless steel reels. And a whole bunch of inexpensive bits and pieces. Paper safes, etc.
On and on. If you do get a set up I can explain how to make dodging and burning tools.
Go for it. You can buy 100 foot rolls of Tri-X and a bulk loader, so film will cost you about 30 cents per roll.
Cheers,
Ted
XL means that the shaft that holds the enlarger head is extra long. This means that you can make 16X20's easily. It also means that you can unscrew the shaft from the enlarger baseboard, reverse it, and project down to the floor. In which case you can make 30X40's.
Of course, at that degree of projection/ magnification, you are using 120 negs. I have the Rodenstock lenses and they are wonderfully sharp.
Then there's the Besseler 45, so you can do 35, 120, 645, 6X7, and 4X5.
You'll also need measuring beakers (glass is best), a good grain scope, a contact printer, and a good, fully adjustable easel. Plus, of course, trays in various sizes and a couple of NIkkor stainless steel developing tanks (2 reel, 4 reel) plus stainless steel reels. And a whole bunch of inexpensive bits and pieces. Paper safes, etc.
On and on. If you do get a set up I can explain how to make dodging and burning tools.
Go for it. You can buy 100 foot rolls of Tri-X and a bulk loader, so film will cost you about 30 cents per roll.
Cheers,
Ted