Omega D6 Omni-Con Variable Contrast Lamphouse

[timnext]

Hi.

I have a Omni-Con Variable Contrast Lamphouse on an Omega D6 enlarger.
I currently print on Ilford Multigrade RC paper.
The dark magenta filter was melted somewhat when I received it and the yellow filter was ok.
I was told these filters are not compatible with today‘s papers.
I used them anyway with some success.
I decided to try Ilford filters for better results. See attachment. #0 and #5
Would it be better to use the yellow filter, #0, or none (white light) with the #5?
Maybe abandon this 2 filter set up and obtain a proper slide in filter set for the lamp house?

Does anyone still use the Omni-Con Variable Contrast Lamphouse with original filters?

Tim

 

[MattKing]

I've never actually seen one.
But if anyone knows about them, it would be Kevin Brown at KHB Photografix.
Here is the relevant web page: http://www.khbphotografix.com/omega/Specialty/OmniCon.htm

 

[koraks]

Maybe abandon this 2 filter set up and obtain a proper slide in filter set for the lamp house?

I'd just use your Ilford filter set as intended, as under-the-lens filters. Works fine, easy, cheap, no fuss, no-brainer.

 

[timnext]

I'd just use your Ilford filter set as intended, as under-the-lens filters. Works fine, easy, cheap, no fuss, no-brainer.

I've never actually seen one.
But if anyone knows about them, it would be Kevin Brown at KHB Photografix.
Here is the relevant web page: http://www.khbphotografix.com/omega/Specialty/OmniCon.htm

Thanks.