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Old 22nd January 2016, 12:07 PM
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Recently gifted a Meopta opemus 6 Colour 3 enlarger. Enlargers are usually self explanatory pieces of equipment but not having used one with a colour head before would like to know what the two levers on either side of the head are for. They rotate through 90 degrees. Secondly what would be the optimum settings on the CMY filters for black and white. There is also a fourth D setting which I think might be density.
Lastly, the lamp is transformed 12v. Are these available? Haven't taken the head apart yet to see what type it is.
Would be grateful for any info as I'm having difficulty locating a manual.
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Old 22nd January 2016, 07:51 PM
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Here's one
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For B&W you only need the Y and M filters. Set the C to zero and leave it there. Each kind of paper i.e. Ilford, Kentmere Adox etc should come with a set of instructions on both single and dual filtration needed to achieve grades 0-5. Alternatively google each paper's maker for online instructions.

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Here's the other. Hopefully the links work.
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Many thanks for the info and thanks Marty for the PDF
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I’ve just used the lockdown to lightproof my garage, and prepare the Meopta Opemus 6a, that has sat unused, since I bought it over 10 years ago.
Discovered the 35mm mixing chamber plastic was domed, and didn’t look right at all - in fact it made fitting rather difficult. Swapped for the 60x60, which seems much better.
Should start to print this week!
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I’ve just used the lockdown to lightproof my garage, and prepare the Meopta Opemus 6a, that has sat unused, since I bought it over 10 years ago.
Discovered the 35mm mixing chamber plastic was domed, and didn’t look right at all - in fact it made fitting rather difficult. Swapped for the 60x60, which seems much better.
Should start to print this week!
Excellent - another photographer who is not afraid of the dark

Let us know how you get on when you are ready to share!

Cheers, Bob.

Incidentally, Steve O'Nions, formerly of this parish, has a youtube video recently where he shows his garage/darkroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ajw9P1Z2MY

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Well, my first attempt yesterday evening was something of a success, and I at least produced an ok print. Lots to learn regarding focussing (I still don’t understand how a grain focus thingy works) and filtration using the dials on the enlarger head. I think the unit that hold the negative could also benefit from some work (or replacement) as it appears to be a bit hopeless.

Oh, and I need a simple timer, so that I don’t keep fiddling around with my phone in the crimson half light.

Time for more chemicals I think!
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The grain focusing device may need adjusted for your eyesight. The Paterson one has a screw on the side of the eyepiece. Loosen the screw, place the device on the illuminated baseboard and move the eyepiece in and out until the crosshair in the eyepiece is sharp. Tighten the screw. It should then allow you to focus properly. I’m not sure about other types.
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Yes the grain focuser does literally focus on the grain in a negative projection on the easel. Once you have done what Alex suggested then turn the focusing knob that raises and lowers the bellows until the grain can be seen. It is a fine adjustment so just turn the know very slowly and films like Ilford Delta or Kodak TMax which have more uniform crystals in the emulsion make it slightly more difficult to find the grain but it is not that difficult

The great thing about finding grain is that you know the projection is then in perfect focus. If the print comes out fuzzy as happened to me on a print with owls it meant that the camera had not focused on the owls

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