Anyone Heard the Omega D5V-XL Enlarger?

On Tue, 12 Apr 2005 07:35:08 -0500, "jjs" wrote:

I got the same setup, but with three lenses (50mm 2.8 El-Nikkor, 150mm
Schneider Componon and 80mm Rodagon) plus three spare bulbs and three
carriers - all for $150.

I take it that someone went digital ? That's was a bargain of bargains. I paid
around $1000 total for enlarger, Chromegatrol, 3 Omegaron lenses, 6 negative carriers and
a lot of chemistry.


John - http://www.puresilver.org

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narke wrote:
yestoday, I went to see the enlarger. the seller ask about ttl
$510.00
for the following items:

1, D5-XL Super Chromega Dichroic Enlarger
2, CHROMEGATROL (with build-in timer of x0.1 second)
3, 35mm Negative Carrier
4, 120 Negative Carrier
5, Lens mount, lens plates

After check, I found it seemed work fine. And, it can mount a Rodagon
50mm lens no problem. Because I have merly little experience in
enlarger, so I want to ask following questions:

1, What about the price? Is it worth?
2, What else should I check before I decide to buy?
3, I found after the power was turned off by the timer, the light of
the bulb however was not immediately extinquished, it quenched in a
gradual way and last about one second. Is it normal for a enlarger?

Thanks in advance.

-
narke


Its not a terrible asking price, IMO, but I'd still see if he is
willing to bargain. These things are not in huge demand, so you may
have the edge in that respect. At least you probably dont need to rush.
I think I paid 400-500 for my D6 with color head and regulator about 5
years ago. You might call midwest photo and ask them what its worth
retail.

narke wrote:
yestoday, I went to see the enlarger. the seller ask about ttl
$510.00
for the following items:

1, D5-XL Super Chromega Dichroic Enlarger
2, CHROMEGATROL (with build-in timer of x0.1 second)
3, 35mm Negative Carrier
4, 120 Negative Carrier
5, Lens mount, lens plates

After check, I found it seemed work fine. And, it can mount a Rodagon
50mm lens no problem. Because I have merly little experience in
enlarger, so I want to ask following questions:

1, What about the price? Is it worth?
2, What else should I check before I decide to buy?
3, I found after the power was turned off by the timer, the light of
the bulb however was not immediately extinquished, it quenched in a
gradual way and last about one second. Is it normal for a enlarger?

Thanks in advance.

-
narke


Its not a terrible asking price, IMO, but I'd still see if he is
willing to bargain. These things are not in huge demand, so you may
have the edge in that respect. At least you probably dont need to rush.
I think I paid 400-500 for my D6 with color head and regulator about 5
years ago. You might call midwest photo and ask them what its worth
retail.

For the phenomena of bulb, JJS and John give different answers. What
do I do? How do I make sure he did not use wrong bulb?

JJS,

$150 for all things ?!!!#@^^~*

I've used the triple turret in several labs I worked in and had no problems
with 50mm lens. Usually the were ElNikkor but I've also used a Rodenstock
APO 50mm.

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8-10 years ago that would be a good price but today, thanks to digital, you
can probably find a cheaper one. Was that price for a new or used?

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On 12 Apr 2005 20:38:37 -0700, "narke" wrote:

For the phenomena of bulb, JJS and John give different answers. What
do I do? How do I make sure he did not use wrong bulb?


See http://www.replacementlightbulbs.com/lampELC.htm.

Again, it's not that critical if you have a long enough exposure. The only time I
thought it _may_ have been an issue was when printing 5X7's at around 5 seconds.

JD - www.puresilver.org

How can I recognize wether the bulb is a orignial one? For the
gradually quench phenomeno, I am afraid the buld is not the original
bulb. If any guy hear owns a D5* enlarger, can you tell me is there
any title marked on the bulb which may help me to do the check.

Thanks.

Now, after negatiation, the seller added a Rodagon 50mm f2.8 lens to
the list while keep the ttl price no change. How about the price?

-
narke

How can I recognize wether the bulb is a orignial one? For the
gradually quench phenomeno, I am afraid the buld is not the original
bulb. If any guy hear owns a D5* enlarger, can you tell me is there
any title marked on the bulb which may help me to do the check.

Thanks.

Now, after negatiation, the seller added a Rodagon 50mm f2.8 lens to
the list while keep the ttl price no change. How about the price?

-
narke

John wrote,

See http://www.replacementlightbulbs.com/lampELC.htm.

The two ELC lamps on the page are diffuser type lamps or condenser type
lamps ? I think the 'D5V-XL Super Chromega Dichroic' use diffuser type
lamp.

Again, it's not that critical if you have a long enough exposure. The
only time I thought it _may_ have been an issue was when printing 5X7's
at around 5 seconds.

Consider the case that I would split a total 2n seconds exposure into
units of each of 2 seconds exposure. In the case, I am afraid the
gradually quench will be multipled by n times. So I want to get
information from D5** users, does the lamp on their gear work as this
gradually quench way? If so, I will be easy and go to shop. If not,
can anyone draw me a clue that explains the phenomena I encounted, then
I will decide if or not to buy.

Thanks for your reply.

-
narke