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The Omega C-II was introduced shortly after the Super Omega B and replaced
the rather short-lived Model C. In design and features it closely
resembled the Super models. Like them, it had dual steel column rails,
which made it rather heavy. It did lack the upper bellows of the Super
models, and therefore the negative stage did not tilt, the negative
carriers did not rotate, and the C-II required separate condenser sets for
6x6 and 35mm formats. But at about 60% of the cost of a Super Omega C, it
represented a very sturdy modern medium format enlarger at a moderate
price.
Perhaps the
greatest significance of the C-II is that is served as the basis for the
famous D-II 4x5 enlarger, introduced a year later. When the C-II and Super
C were discontinued, the "C" designation was retired until the 1970's.
Used Advice:
An early and relatively rare model. Parts will be difficult to obtain.
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