Omega C700 Condenser (Black & White) Enlarger w/ Negative Carrier & Lens

Description

The Omega C-700 is an excellent compact enlarger for a beginner, a darkroom with limited space, or someone who has to set up their darkroom in a temporary space. It can handle multiple film formats from 35mm to 2¼"x2¾". It's attractive, straightforward design has made it popular with schools and home darkroom enthusiasts for years. The lamphouse filter drawer can be used for filters for variable contrast B&W papers or color printing. Prints up to 11"x14" can easily be made on the baseboard, while even larger prints are possible by reversing the column and projecting onto the floor.
C700 Enlarger Features:
handles negative formats up to 6x7cm (2¼" x 2¾")
threaded lens stage accepts 39mm "Leica mount" lenses
rigid steel girder with reference scale
counterbalanced "lift and lock" elevation system
convenient oversized carriage lock knob
double condenser lens system provides bright, even illumination
dual focus rods for precise focus and alignment
lamphouse filter drawer for variable contrast or color printing filters
removable lamp cap for easy lamp replacement
accepts spring-loaded rapid shift glassless negative carriers
14"x19" laminated baseboard
up to 11"x14" prints on the baseboard
for even larger prints, column can be reversed for floor projection
optional dichroic lamphouse available
maximum height: 39 inches
The C-700 enlarger comes with 120V 75W opal enlarging lamp, condenser lenses, filter drawer, red safety filter, and instruction manual. Lenses and negative carriers to suit your requirements can be purchased separately.
If you're a beginner or mid-level darkroom enthusiast who needs a dependable enlarger that's really versatile as well, then Omega's C700 is right for you. Its solid-state contruction will deliver years--even decades!--of continual use, while its large controls provide ease of operation. It can use up to nine different negative carriers, which cover a wide range of formats--from the miniscule Minox film all the way up to the very large 6cm x 7cm size. The C700's in-house filter drawer accepts 75 millimeter variable contrast, neutral density and color filters, while its aluminum lens stage is threaded to accept 39mm (Leica format) lens. You can also convert it to a color enlarger with the C760 Dichroic lamphouse (separate), one of Omega's many accessories that allows the C700 to grow along with you.
Omega 403703
Features
The
Omega C700 Condenser
(Black and White) enlarger is perfect for beginners and serious amateurs who need dependable equipment that they won't outgrow.
From its rigid steel girder to the optical glass condensers, the C700 is designed to provide professional results throughout a lifetime of continuous, heavy duty use.
With a maximum format of 6cm x 7cm and optional accessories, the C700 is a system on which to build.
Oversized, easy-access controls for smooth, fast operation.
Built-in filter drawer accepts 3" (75mm) variable contrast and color filters.
Accommodates formats up to 6cm x 7cm. Available accessories include nine different negative carriers.
Cold-rolled steel upper housing with 75watt lamp and vented cap; stands up to even the heaviest use.
Rubberized cloth bellows for flare suppression.
Manufacturer #403703
Maximum Film Size
6cm x 7cm
Light Source
Condenser
Maximum Height
39"
Modular Head System
Accepts C760 Dichro head
Baseboard Size
14" x 19"
Maximum Print Size On Baseboard
11" x 14"
Filter Drawer
Yes (3" x 3")
Replacement Lamp
PH-140 (75watt/120volt)
Reversible Column
Yes
Wall Projection
No
Tilts
No
Voltage
220/240V/50Hz.
Voltage Stabilized
No
Weight
24lbs. (shipping weight)
Specialties
Heat Absorbing Glass(#4731210,
Under lens filter holder(#429060),
Red Safety filter (replacement #429004),
Upper Condenser (#472007),
Lower Condenser (#472004),
Lens kits:
75mm Omegaron lens with 6x6 negative carrier (#455336)
50mm Omegaron lens with 35mm full frame carrier(#423120),
Omegaron lenses sold separately:
50mm(#455110),
75mm(#455111)
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (HxWxD)
8.0 x 15.0 x 31.0