thetimedissolver
06-19-2005, 03:59 PM
I was wondering if anyone has ever converted an Omega B22 (or any other
enlarger for that matter) to use halogen light bulbs. The original is a 75 watt
incandescent, and is pretty dim, especially when the head is at the top of the (XL) column. Any thoughts? Thank you.
josephaustin
06-19-2005, 06:40 PM
There is a cold head for the B-22, and also a Dichoric Color head. I have a B-22 that I use for 35mm Enlargement times have always been about the same as my d-II do you have the correct bulb?
David Brown
06-19-2005, 10:25 PM
...do you have the correct bulb?
And/or all the right condensers? There is a supplimental for 35mm.
David
thetimedissolver
06-23-2005, 04:36 PM
Well, I think I have the right condensers. There are two, and they are positioned with the rounded surfaces facing each other. Is this the correct position? Also, is the 35mm supplemental a THIRD condenser (which I don't have, BTW?) I am primarily interested in enlarging 645 negs.
Thanks for your replies.
thetimedissolver
06-23-2005, 04:38 PM
Sorry, I also have the correct ORIGINAL bulb; I have replacement coming from Freestyle, do you think this might make a difference?
David Brown
06-23-2005, 04:44 PM
Well, I think I have the right condensers. There are two, and they are positioned with the rounded surfaces facing each other. Is this the correct position? Also, is the 35mm supplemental a THIRD condenser (which I don't have, BTW?) I am primarily interested in enlarging 645 negs.
Thanks for your replies.
Yes there is a third condenser for 35mm. Not totally necessaryfor 35mm, and absolutely not used for medium format. If you have the 2 main condensers and the right bulb, everything should work properly.
josephaustin
06-23-2005, 11:26 PM
If you do want the third try www.classic-enlargers.com He has the supplimentry condenser you need. Although as cheap as enlargers are going you might be able to purchase another complete B-22. They are great little enlargers, I really enjoy mine.
thetimedissolver
06-24-2005, 05:12 AM
Thanks David and joseph. You really helped me - IN the course of checking the alignment of my B22, I discovered that the top condenser was tilted ata 45 degree angle, and not performing as designed. I put it back into thelightbox correctly, and it made a tremendous difference. Now the image is nice and bright.
Thank you.