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Simmon Omega B-8 vs Durst 609 enlarger?
I have a darkroom. All is set up but the enlarger was on the borrow. Have to return it within a week.
So I'm looking for a replacement. I have a chance to buy the old Simmon Omega B-8 enlarger for 80 bucks.
I have not yet had a good look at it, will do this weekend.
Q-is it worth buying (providing it's in very good condition)?
My other budget option is Durst 609.
Any input is appreciated.
TIA
Thanks ace, you gave me some food for thought.
The Omega, btw, comes with 120 & 35mm negative holders and a couple of lenses I have to a look at before I buy.
5 Answers
- wackywallwalkerLv 51 decade ago
Great deal, I would go for the Omega enlarger. It is a fairly popular brand and there are lots of cheap replacement parts on the used market which means it will give you years of service. Personally if you do get the Omega, consider a cold head for it. You can get so much more tonality from your prints with the cold head. I have used this enlarger in the past with medium and large format printing, and I have never had any issues with it, it is simple, and if anything goes wrong, it is easy to repair.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I have several enlargers including two Omegas and 1 Durst. The one I use the most is my Omega 4x5 enlarger. My opinion is to go with the Omega since you get a couple of lenses and negative carriers.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
get the one with the greek name
Source(s): darkroom junkie
