Omega D-2 6x9 film carrier?

norm123

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Hi

I'm trying to find a 6x9 film holder for my Omega D-2V enlarger. Even on Ebay!! I don't understand. I tried to reach Harry Taylor (Classic enlarger) by Email....no answer.

So, I need help.

Regards

Normand
 

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I think I might have extra. Will check and PM you. There may be 2 6x9 sizes; one for roll film and one for sheet film.
 

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I'd recommend using the glass 4x5" carrier for 6x9cm negatives.
 

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It's the one carrier I don't really have. I have a Beseler carrier that's been hacked down to fit.
 

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They're out there. I've got one (that I use).

If you want to try to find the glass Rapid Shift carrier by catalogue number, it's 423-324.
 
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If you have to you can get a 35mm carrier and have it cut out to fit 6X9. Ken Ruth at Photography On Bald Mountain can do this. You could also get a more perfect fit based on the actual size you are getting from your 6X9 camera/back.
 

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The catalogue number I mentioned above is for rollfilm. There is a separate one for sheet film.
 

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If you cannot find one, you could send what you have to SKGrimes http://www.skgrimes.com/ and it'll cut it to the right size for you.

I had Grimes make me a panoramic 35mm carrier. It was nicely done.
 

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They are little pricy but EBAY has some 6x9 listed at this very moment.

Just do "omega 6x9 carrier" and you'll find them.
 

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mgb74 said:
I think I might have extra. Will check and PM you. There may be 2 6x9 sizes; one for roll film and one for sheet film.
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There may be a third size. Omega made carriers for film pack film also. I once had all three for 4x5 negatives and I know that Kodak made 6x9 film packs. Of course at the time they called them 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 film packs.....Regards
 

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In the 1980s, when I was a college student, my brother was in construction and had a bunch of extra shower board material. I took two pieces, and – using an Omega 6x6 carrier as a template – made my own 6x9 carrier.







I think that I used a table saw to get cut the larger pieces and then a combination of hack saw, coping saw and drill press to get everything right.

I finished with some careful sanding and lots of measuring. A lot of sanding to removing rough edges, especially around the negative frame.

The locating pins are aluminum pins with two washers. I couldn't tell you what they are. They were in my dad's workshop. I filed down and sanded the tops of the pins so they wouldn't extend beyond the top of the mask.

It works very well. I'm not sure why I didn't paint one of them black. Maybe I'll do that soon.
 

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If you have a spare 35mm carrier, take it to a machinist with a 6x9 neg and they can help you out. Depending on your area, should be able to get shop rates from $40 - $100. I paid a premium for a 6x12 but shop rates are high due to the oil and gas industry.
 
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norm123

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norm123 said:
Hi

I'm trying to find a 6x9 film holder for my Omega D-2V enlarger. Even on Ebay!! I don't understand. I tried to reach Harry Taylor (Classic enlarger) by Email....no answer.

So, I need help.

Regards

Normand
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I got one from KHB Photographix

Thank you to every one
 

DREW WILEY

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Why do you even need one? Just use the ordinary glass 4x5 carrier and a cutout mask to block stray light. Otherwise, these kinds of things
are easy to make in the average shop.
 
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