Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Wow, grab it! 18 years ago our local paper "discovered" 5 Omega D-2V's with Schneider 150 mm lenses. Last used with 4x5 negs! Covered with dust, and a few rusty bits. I grabbed one, spent a week or two with it in pieces cleaning it up, and used it faithfully for 8 years. Sold it and the lens for $700.00. Should have grabbed two of 'em... Excellent condenser enlarger, and parts are still available. Some parts are still the same with the new Omegas, but there are tons of used neg carriers and lens boards out there. Parts and instructions available from http://www.classic-enlargers.com/omega_d2v_enlarger.htm As far as the MP 3 goes, Polaroid still sells the MP 4+ Copy Stand and Camera. I believe that the backs for that would fit the old one. Jay Burleson "There is a thin line between coincidence and fate, my friend." UPDATED 5-30-01: http://www.jayburleson.com/ - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Akhil Lal Sent: Friday, August 17, 2001 01:52 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] Omega D 2 Enlarger & Polaroid MP 3 Hello Everyone, The University is about to throw out an old Omega D 2. Condenser Head. Well used, but 100 % functional. Is it worth saving for a home darkroom ? Are spare parts and instructions still available ? A Polaroid MP 3 copy camera in similar condition is on its way to the dumpster too. I'd love to save it if I could get a roll film back.Any suggestions ? Please advse. TIA & Regards, Akhil akhil.lal@bcc.cuny.edu or alal@duke.poly.edu