Meopta Opemus 4 Negative Carrier

[Steinberg2010]

I'm trying to find a 6x6 negative carrier for my Opemus 4 enlarger. Does anyone know where to find one, or am I better off trying to get hold of a second hand enlarger complete with both 35mm and 6x6cm carriers in one go?

Many thanks,

~S

 

[john neal]

Sorry, apart from the great auction site, I'm not sure where you would find one. I do have a complete Opemus 6 complete with 50mm Rodenstock and 35mm glassless and 6x6 glassed carriers that I'm thinking of selling, if you are interested.

 

[joeswe]

Nova darkroom is/was the UK distributor for Meopta stuff in the past. Chances are they still have some stock of Meopta accessories. I purchased a 6x9 light mixing chamber for my Magnifax from them last year, and they were very helpful.
http://www.theimagingwarehouse.com/Products/Traditional-Photography

If that fails, you might try Fotoimpex in Germany, who still have some supplies of Meopta accessories and spares.
http://www.fotoimpex.de/cgi-bin/shop/de/index.cgi?func=anzeige&wkid=58939866433904216&rub1=Fotolabor%20%2F%20Darkroom&rub2=Vergr%F6%DFerer%2DZubeh%F6r%2FEnlarging%20accessories&pn=0&vendor=Meopta&items=

Meopta stuff is regularly offered on Ebay (at least Ebay Germany). If you find a complete Opemus and shipping cost is not prohibtive, this might be another route to source parts. Or buy a complete Magnifax 4/4a and be ready for everything up to 6x9 🙂
Good luck!

 

[Ronald_H]

In my enlarger graveyard I have a Opemus 4 gathering dust, but alas without the carrier you need. However, the 6x6 'carrier' in my Opemus IIa (the one I actually use) is nothing more than two etched glass plates that slide in place instead of the 35mm carriers.

 

[Steinberg2010]

Many thanks for your help! I have managed to source one from Nova Darkroom (glassless). However if you are looking to get rid of your glass carrier John, I might be willing to take it off your hands. Do you think the 6 is an improvement from the 4 – I know the focussing on my enlarger seems a bit suspect...

~S