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Omega B 2¼"x2¼" Enlarger

Omega B
2¼x2¼ Enlarger

Introduced: 1937
Discontinued: 194x

 

 

With the Complete Enlarger losing money, Simmon Bros. were in danger of going under soon after they started. It was clear that a simpler lower priced enlarger was required. The result was the Omega B, a 2¼x2¼ format enlarger with interchangeable lenses and negative carriers, priced at half the cost of the Complete Enlarger.

The Omega B had a simple steel tubular column, with two aluminum beams supporting the projector assembly. The light source was a clear prefocused 75w or 100w lamp  with an opal diffusion disc between the lamp and condenser lenses. The enlarger did not have a bellows. Instead, focusing was by a lever activating a telescoping tube. The red knob on the lever added a splash of colour and became an unofficial Omega hallmark for years after. A single tape style spring reel was used to counterbalance the weight of the enlarger head. Since there was no electrical device other than the lamp, the Omega B was suitable for both AC and DC operation. 

The new enlarger performed well and was readily accepted in the marketplace, with sales growing quickly enough to ensure the survival of the small company. Although the Super Omega B followed not long after, with its relatively low price, the Omega B continued to sell well for some time after civilian production resumed following the war.


Enlargers | Neg. Carriers | Lens Mounts | Accessories | Lamps

Enlargers

  Omega B 2¼"x2¼" Condenser Enlarger D
 

Negative Carriers

  Standard Glassless Filmholder  (specify size) D
  Rapid 35mm Filmholder  D
  Special Filmholder for  Kodachrome D
 

Lens Mounts

  Lens Board for Omega B D
  Special Recessed Mount for 2" lenses (with short focus condenser) D
  Leica Mount (with short focus condenser) D
  Argus C2 Mount (with short focus condenser) D
  Kine Exacta Mount (with short focus condenser) D
  Contax Lens Mount (with short focus condenser) D
  Exakta B Mount D
  Korelle Reflex Mount D
  National Graflex Mount D
 

Accessories

  Extension Attachment  (for small prints)  D
  Wall Brackets and 48" Post  D
  Short Focus Condenser lens  D
  3½" Single Unmounted Condenser lens  D
  Fabric Dust Cover  D
 

Lamps

   75W 105-120V clear A-17 prefocused lamp  D
   100W 105-120V clear A-17 prefocused lamp  D
 

 

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