Omega B-8 Enlarger

The B-8 was the successor to the B-6 and B-4 models. The major change from the B-6 was to abandon the single triangular column in favour of the dual rail column like that of the D-2 and D-3, which made it possible to offer the B-8 in both standard and XL versions.

Like the updated D-2 introduced in the previous year, the new column featured a geared elevation control with the counterbalance spring mounted on the top of the column. The condenser head was the same double condenser design, with supplementary condensers available as accessories, as was used on the previous model. Initially the condenser lamphouse was offered with or without the filter drawer, but by the mid-1960s the filter drawer version became standard. The Omegalite head was also an early option, but it too was phased out by the mid-60s. Since the B-8 predated dichroic lamphouses, the only colorheads it was sold with were the non-dichroic Chromega B, Chromega B Halogen, and Super Chromega B, none of which covered the full 6x9 format.

By the time it was discontinued, the 6x9cm format had declined in popularity, and the model was not replaced.

Used Advice: The condenser enlargers are fully serviceable, but check which carriers and lensmounts come with the unit as these items can be relatively expensive.

**Enlargers**
350	B-8/C with Condenser lamphouse	D
351	B-8/C with Condenser lamphouse w/Filter Drawer (later 403-102)	D
352	B-8/C with Omegalite lamphouse	D
360	B-8/CXL with Condenser lamphouse	D
361	B-8/CXL with Condenser lamphouse w/Filter Drawer (later 403-112)	D
362	B-8/CXL with Omegalite lamphouse	D
403-501	Chromega B-8 Halogen Enlarger with Chromega B Halogen lamphouse	D
403-505	Super Chromega B-8 Enlarger with Super Chromega B lamphouse	D
403-506	Super Chromega B-8 XL Enlarger with Super Chromega B lamphouse	D

**Major Components**
403-101	B-8 Chassis only	D
403-111	B-8XL Chassis only	D
7226	B-7/8 Condenser Lamphouse	D
7225	B-7/8 Condenser Lamphouse w/Filter Drawer (later 403-801)	D
7226	Omegalite B Lamphouse	D
1103	Chromega B Lamphouse w/P.S. (6x6cm max.)	D
1107	Omega Sphere B Lamphouse w/P.S. (6x6cm max.)	D
403-611	Chromega B Halogen Lamphouse w/P.S. (6x6cm max.)	D
403-820	Super Chromega B Lamphouse w/P.S. (6x7cm max.)	D

**Negative Carriers**
Spring Hinged, Rapid Shift, Glassless
423-162	Minox format	D
423-178	110 Format	D
423-177	35mm single frame (half frame)	D
423-163	35mm (full frame)	D
423-176	126 Instamatic	D
423-164	4x4cm (127 format)	D
423-165	2¼"x2¼" (6x6cm)	D
423-166	2¼"x2¾" (6x7cm)	D
423-167	Linhof Ideal 120	D
423-168	Linhof Ideal 70mm	D
423-169	2¼"x3¼" roll film (6x9cm)	D
423-170	2¼"x3¼" sheet film (6x9cm)	D
(Note: Current Beseler 23C carriers will fit the B-8 enlarger with modification)

Transparency Carriers
423-171	Mounted 35mm Transparency	D
423-172	Unmounted 35mm Transparency with slot for gray scale	D
(Note: Current Beseler 23C carriers will fit the B-8 enlarger with modification)

Spring Hinged, Rapid Shift, Glass
423-152	35mm Full Frame	D
423-153	2¼"x2¼" (6x6cm)	D
423-154	2¼"x3¼" roll film (6x9cm)	D

100' Spool Carriers
423-173	100' Spool Glassless Rapid Shift (custom order, sized as specified)	D

Electron Microscope Plate Carrier
423-174	Carrier for 2"x10" Electron Microscope Plates	D

For Distortion Correction Attachment (429-079)
423-902	35mm	D
423-903	2¼"x2¼" (6x6cm)	D
423-904	2¼"x3¼" roll film (6x9cm)	D

Anti Newton Glass
473-097	2¼"x3¼" for 423-154, pair	O

Scratch Suppression Carrier
7265	Refractamatic Negative Carrier w/Refractasil	D
7266	Refractasil 4 oz. Bottle (later 479-001)	D

**Lens Mounts**
421-011	Flat Lens Mount with 39mm Leica thread	D
421-149	Recessed Lens Mount for 35mm Omegaron	D
421-150	Flat Mount for 50mm lens (replaced by 421-170)	DR
421-151	Lens Cone 1½" for 75-80mm lenses (replaced by 421-188)	DR
421-152	Lens Cone 2" for 90-105mm lenses (replaced by 421-172)	DR

**Lens Discs**
421-000	Blank Lens Disc	C
421-001	Flat Lens Disc with 39mm hole	C
421-002	Flat Lens Disc with 32.5mm hole	C
421-003	Flat Lens Disc with 25mm hole	DL
421-009	Lens Disc for 90mm Kodak Ektar lens	D
421-148	Recessed Lens Disk for 28mm Componon	D
421-010	39mm Leica thread Lock Ring	C

Accessories

404-846

Voltage Stabilizer H400 for use with 403-820 Chromega B lamphouse

429-003

Red Safety Filter (early type with mounting post)

429-004

Red Safety Filter (use with 429-029)

429-013

Portrait Diffusion Grid (use with 429-029)

429-021

3-Color Filter Holder (for additive color printing or separations)

429-023

Filter Holder for Variable Contrast filters

429-029

Under Lens Filter Holder for red and variable contrast filters

429-070

Wall Projection Attachment (for mural size enlargements)

429-071

Microphotography Attachment

429-075

Reflex Copying Attachment

429-078

Electric Shutter for use with Omegalite lamphouse

429-079

Distortion Correction Attachment (see carrier section for carriers)

429-081

Masking Attachment for condenser models

429-082

Masking Attachment for Omegalite model

429-091

Heavy Duty Wall Mount (early type)

429-092

Heavy Duty Wall Mount

429-099

Flexible Focusing Shaft Extension for XL models (replaced by 464-055)

429-088

Copy Lights, 4 lamp set

429-084

Auxiliary Focus Attachment (for small enlargements and reductions)

429-101

Magnification Reference Scale for 50/75mm lenses

429-102

Magnification Reference Scale for 90/135mm lenses

429-141

Adapter Kit for fitting 403-820 Chromega B lamphouse to B8 chassis

429-184

Light Integrating Sphere Type BB (2¼x2¾) (for 403-820 lamphouse)

429-185

Light Integrating Sphere Type BA (35mm) (for 403-820 lamphouse)

429-200

One Piece 0-180 Filter - Cyan for 403-820 Chromega B lamphouse

429-201

One Piece 0-180 Filter - Magenta for 403-820 Chromega B lamphouse

429-202

One Piece 0-180 Filter - Yellow for 403-820 Chromega B lamphouse

429-205

Type 2B/UV Absorption Filter

429-206

Pale Yellow Color Compensating Filter

472-011

Thin Supplementary Condenser ⁵/8" for 75-80mm lenses

472-012

Thick Supplementary Condenser ¹³/16" for 50mm and shorter lenses

472-103

Single Condenser 4¹¹/16" dia.

473-101

Heat Absorbing Glass 3½" dia.

473-109

Bi-sected Heat Absorbing Glass 2.7" for 403-820 lamphouse

473-012

Ground Glass 3½" dia.

473-013

Ground Glass 4¾" dia.

473-002

Opal Glass 3½" dia.

473-003

Opal Glass 4¾" dia.

479-012

Transparent Dust Cover

**Lamps**
471-001	PH111A-type 75w/125v for condenser lamphouse	C
471-011	Circline Lamp 8¼" 115v/22w, white, for Omegalite lamphouse	C*
471-012	Circline Lamp 8¼" 115v/22w, blue, for Omegalite lamphouse	C*

471-021

No. 100T8/1 SC 20v, 100w for early Chromega B lamphouse

471-027	Tungsten Halogen 150w/24v for 403-611 and 403-820 lamphouses	C
*no longer supplied by Omega - available from other sources

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