Which enlarger is this?

logan2z · Jul 5, 2020

In Robert Adams's book 'Around the House' there are three photos of his darkroom. One of them shows his enlarger and I'm curious which model it is. It appears to be an Omega of some sort - maybe a D2 - but I'm not sure. Does anyone recognize it?

Paul Howell · Jul 5, 2020

It's a D, most likely a D2, with standard condenser with what looks to be a 135 to 162 lens cone.

Rick A · Jul 5, 2020

Paul Howell said:
It's a D, most likely a D2, with standard condenser with what looks to be a 135 to 162 lens cone.

I concur.

craigclu · Jul 5, 2020

I agree. I had one many years ago. I liked many things about it and it seemed well made. It would "dance" a bit in the grain focuser and I learned to be patient before hitting the exposure to let it settle a bit.

choiliefan · Jul 5, 2020

Look again, it has the variable condenser housing.

Donald Qualls · Jul 5, 2020

It's got the variable condenser drawer, too. Looks very familiar, I've got one much like this in my darkroom.

Paul Howell · Jul 5, 2020

Your right, but the condenser looks to be too long for D2 or 3,

Donald Qualls · Jul 5, 2020

I think it's assembled wrong. The cylindrical fixed condenser housing should be above the variable condenser drawer. Transpose that, and it'll look just like my D2V once I get the condenser lamp house back on it.

choiliefan · Jul 5, 2020

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283825890192

logan2z · Jul 5, 2020

Thanks to everyone for helping to identify the enlarger.

Which enlarger is this?

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