Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Omega D 2 Enlarger & Polaroid MP 3
From: Rob McElroy <idag@pce.net>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2001 17:30:19 -0400
References: <Pine.SOL.3.96.1010817164445.3428A-100000@duke.poly.edu>

Akhil,

Save them both.  They are both usable, fixable, well-constructed (no plastic), and parts are available if needed.  There is at least one
website/business entirely devoted to Omega enlargers and their related parts.  The MP3 has many uses as a copy stand and you could modify it to accept
modern roll film backs or a more modern Polaroid holder if needed.

Today, it's hard to find equipment that is built as well as these two.

Save them from their ultimate doom in a landfill.

Rob McElroy
Buffalo,  NY


Akhil Lal wrote:

> 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

In reply to: Message from Akhil Lal <alal@duke.poly.edu> ([Leica] Omega D 2 Enlarger & Polaroid MP 3)