Omega · Large format · 1975–2014

Omega D5XL

Name: Omega D5XL
Brand: Omega
Availability: InStock

The D5XL is the D5 on a longer column. Omega catalogued it alongside the standard D5 with the same two heads, the DV variable condenser and the Super Chromega D Dichroic II, and late in the run the D5XL universal chassis is the one that stayed in the catalog. Glennview measures a D5XL chassis at about 54 in tall against about 42 in for a standard D5, and that height buys bigger prints on the baseboard and more room for long lenses. Carriers, lens plates, turret and bellows are all shared with the D5, and KHB Photografix covers both in a single manual. Berkey-era brochures call the condenser model the D5V-XL. The variable condenser is a lens you move by hand between slots in the DV head, and there's no motorized cradle on any version. It's a big machine to move. Blue Moon Camera lists one at 88 lb and only sells them for local pickup.

D5XL condenser (D5V-XL in Berkey literature)Super Chromega II D5XL dichroicLate D5XL universal chassis, sold without baseboardGrey early and black late finishes

Spec at a glance

Maker: Omega
Format: Large format, up to 4x5 in
Stock head: Condenser
Made: 1975–2014
Takes: 16mm and Minox up to 4x5 in
Light source: DV variable condenser, 75 W PH211 opal lamp (150 W PH212 optional)
Color head: Super Chromega D Dichroic II, 250 W 22.5 V halogen
Lens mount: Oval lens plates on a slide-in mount or three-lens turret
Column: XL column, chassis about 54 in tall
Weight: 88 lb, as one dealer lists it with head and baseboard
Also listed as: D5-XL, D5 XL, D5V-XL, Omega D-5XL, Omega D5 XL
Typical eBay ask (Oct 15, 2026): $2,975–$3,000

Darkroom check

Light, carriers, bellows and lens

Light source and lamp: The DV condenser head uses two 6½ in condensers and a variable condenser lens that you move by hand between slots, with a 75 W PH211 opal lamp or the hotter 150 W PH212. KHB Photografix had both lamps in stock in October 2026. The Super Chromega D Dichroic II has 0 to 170 filtration, a cooling fan and a 250 W 22.5 V halogen lamp that KHB had sold out when we checked. Ask which head it has and for a photo with the light on.
Carriers and condensers: The D5XL takes the same D-series carriers as the D5, from 16mm up to 4x5 in. With the DV head the variable condenser lens changes slots for different formats and comes out for 150mm lenses. The dichroic head comes with a 4x5 mixing box, and a 6x7 DB light multiplier shortens exposures for smaller formats. Look in the photos for the carriers and the variable condenser lens.
Column and bellows: The XL column is what sets it apart, with a chassis about 54 in tall against roughly 42 in for the standard D5. It shares the D5's rack-and-pinion crank, brass focus rods, extended bellows and reel-type counterbalance springs, which KHB offers a constant-force upgrade for. Omega and KHB made flexible focus extensions so you can reach the focus knob at full height. Ask the seller to crank the head to the top and whether it holds there with the brake off.
Alignment: Omega's alignment tool checks the baseboard, negative stage and lens stage against each other with a spirit level. On arrival, check all three agree in both directions, with the head high and low.
Lens: Lenses go on oval lens plates in a slide-in single mount or Omega's three-lens turret, the same parts as the D5. Check the photos for the mount or turret and a plate for each lens. If a lens is included, the seller should show it on its plate.
Timer and power: The DV condenser head plugs into any enlarging timer. The dichroic head needs Omega's standard power supply, ideally with the plug-in voltage stabilizer, or the Chromegatrol supply and timer. If it's a dichroic D5XL, look for the power supply in the photos.
Shipping and pickup: Blue Moon Camera lists a D5XL at 88 lb and 55.5 in tall, and it sells them for local pickup only because it can't ship one safely. Plan on collecting it yourself. Bring a car that takes the column, and take the head and baseboard off first.

Should come with it

DV lamphouse with two condensers and the variable condenser lens
Head lifting arms
Slide-in lens mount or three-lens turret with lens plates
Carriers for your formats
Power supply (dichroic version)
Baseboard

Hard to find if missing

A complete set of head lifting arms
Variable condenser lens in good condition
Flexible focus extension for the XL column

Check the listing photos against these lists, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing carrier, condenser or lens board should come off the price.

What to check

KHB warns that hard-used D5s and D5XLs can need extensive work to get back to factory spec. It calls the reel-type counterbalance springs outdated and sells a constant-force upgrade, and dichroic heads often need the mixing box relined and a new light seal.

01Column: Check the photos for the tall XL column, or ask for its height. An XL chassis stands about 54 in.
02Head type: Ask whether it's the DV condenser head or the Super Chromega dichroic. They need different lamps and parts.
03Variable condenser: Look in the photos for the variable condenser lens in its frame. It should be clean and unchipped.
04Lifting arms: Check the photos for both head lifting arms on the carriage. A full set is hard to find on its own.
05Elevation: Ask the seller to crank the head to the top of the column. It should get there smoothly and hold with the brake off.
06Bellows: Ask for a photo of the bellows lit from inside in a dark room. No pinholes or splits should show.
07Lens mount: Check the photos for the slide-in mount or turret with lens plates. Each lens you'll use needs a plate.
08Pickup: Plan to collect it in person. Blue Moon Camera sells its 88 lb D5XLs for pickup only.

New to used enlargers? How to check a used enlarger covers the bellows, the column, the lamp and alignment, and moving a big enlarger covers freight, pickup and taking the column apart.

Buying guide

Which one to buy

§ Oct 15, 2026

We'd look first at renew555's D5-XL at $1,499, titled with its condenser lamphouse, an easel, the baseplate and a 4x5 holder, though no lens is named and no shipping is quoted. With 4 for sale, the $2,975 to $3,000 band is one delivered price and isn't a market read. rh-photo's Super Chromega II dichroic, titled excellent, is $2,990.99 delivered after $640.99 shipping, and apogeebee's two at $4,295 and $6,995 are a dealer's reconditioned outfits with a 90-day warranty, not typical used prices. Blue Moon Camera lists a D5XL at 88 lb and about 54 in tall and sells them for pickup only, so plan to collect one with the head and baseboard off. Ask the seller to crank the head to the top and say whether it holds there with the brake off, and on a dichroic head look for Omega's power supply in the photos.

Listed now: 4
For parts: 0
Typical ask: $2,975–$3,000
Full range: $1,499–$6,995

Cheapest
$1,499.00+ ship
The lowest ask by far at $1,499, titled with the condenser lamphouse, an easel, the baseplate and a 4x5 holder, and the photo shows it taken down on a cart with its manuals. No lens or shipping is named, so budget for a lens on its lens plate and plan on pickup.
Omega D5-XL enlarger, condenser lamphouse, easel, baseplate, 4x5 holder, more
View on eBay ↗: Omega D5-XL enlarger, condenser lamphouse, easel, baseplate, 4x5 holder, more$1,499.00 plus shipping (not stated)

Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 15, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.

Snapshot

For sale on eBay

4 of 4 listed

Checked Oct 15, 2026. Some may have sold.

Delivered prices include shipping as eBay quoted it to a US address on Oct 15, 2026. Many sellers charge by distance, so your total may differ. eBay shows yours before you pay.

Used
- Cheapest
Omega D5-XL enlarger, condenser lamphouse, easel, baseplate, 4x5 holder, more
$1,499.00+ shipping
$1,499.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$1,499.00
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Good buy
Condenser lamphouse, easel, baseplate and 4x5 holder. No shipping quoted; pickup or ask.
Seller: renew555
99.9% positive
View on eBay ↗: Omega D5-XL enlarger, condenser lamphouse, easel, baseplate, 4x5 holder, more
Used
Omega Super Chromega II Dichroic D5-XL Enlarger / Excellent Condition
$2,990.99est. delivered
$2,350.00 + $640.99 shipping
Buy It Now$2,350.00
Offers accepted
This seller takes offers, and many sellers accept less than the asking price.
Fine if you might miss it? Send an offer first. Someone else can still buy it while you wait for a reply.
Want it for sure? Use Buy It Now.
Our take
Super Chromega II dichroic head, titled excellent. No power supply titled; ask. Shipping is $640.99.
Seller: rh-photo
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Omega Super Chromega II Dichroic D5-XL Enlarger / Excellent Condition
Used
Omega D5-XL Enlarger w/Ilfospeed Ilford 500 Outfit Reconditioned 90 Day Warranty
$4,295.00+ shipping
$4,295.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$4,295.00
Our take
Dealer-reconditioned with an Ilford 500 head and a 90-day warranty; control units in the photo. No shipping quoted; pickup or ask.
Seller: apogeebee
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Omega D5-XL Enlarger w/Ilfospeed Ilford 500 Outfit Reconditioned 90 Day Warranty
Used
Omega E 5x7 Dichroic II D5-XL Enlarger Reconditioned w/90 Day Warranty
$6,995.00+ shipping
$6,995.00 · shipping not stated
Buy It Now$6,995.00
Our take
Dealer-reconditioned with an E 5x7 Dichroic II head and a 90-day warranty. No shipping quoted; pickup or ask.
Seller: apogeebee
100% positive
View on eBay ↗: Omega E 5x7 Dichroic II D5-XL Enlarger Reconditioned w/90 Day Warranty

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D5XL condenser (D5V-XL in Berkey literature)Super Chromega II D5XL dichroicLate D5XL universal chassis, sold without baseboardGrey early and black late finishes

Spec at a glance

Maker

Omega

Format

Large format, up to 4x5 in

Stock head

Condenser

Made

1975–2014

Takes

16mm and Minox up to 4x5 in

Light source

DV variable condenser, 75 W PH211 opal lamp (150 W PH212 optional)

Color head

Super Chromega D Dichroic II, 250 W 22.5 V halogen

Lens mount

Oval lens plates on a slide-in mount or three-lens turret

Column

XL column, chassis about 54 in tall

Weight

88 lb, as one dealer lists it with head and baseboard

Also listed as

D5-XL, D5 XL, D5V-XL, Omega D-5XL, Omega D5 XL

Typical eBay ask (Oct 15, 2026)

$2,975–$3,000

Light, carriers, bellows and lens

Light source and lamp

The DV condenser head uses two 6½ in condensers and a variable condenser lens that you move by hand between slots, with a 75 W PH211 opal lamp or the hotter 150 W PH212. KHB Photografix had both lamps in stock in October 2026. The Super Chromega D Dichroic II has 0 to 170 filtration, a cooling fan and a 250 W 22.5 V halogen lamp that KHB had sold out when we checked. Ask which head it has and for a photo with the light on.

Carriers and condensers

The D5XL takes the same D-series carriers as the D5, from 16mm up to 4x5 in. With the DV head the variable condenser lens changes slots for different formats and comes out for 150mm lenses. The dichroic head comes with a 4x5 mixing box, and a 6x7 DB light multiplier shortens exposures for smaller formats. Look in the photos for the carriers and the variable condenser lens.

Column and bellows

The XL column is what sets it apart, with a chassis about 54 in tall against roughly 42 in for the standard D5. It shares the D5's rack-and-pinion crank, brass focus rods, extended bellows and reel-type counterbalance springs, which KHB offers a constant-force upgrade for. Omega and KHB made flexible focus extensions so you can reach the focus knob at full height. Ask the seller to crank the head to the top and whether it holds there with the brake off.

Alignment

Omega's alignment tool checks the baseboard, negative stage and lens stage against each other with a spirit level. On arrival, check all three agree in both directions, with the head high and low.

Lens

Lenses go on oval lens plates in a slide-in single mount or Omega's three-lens turret, the same parts as the D5. Check the photos for the mount or turret and a plate for each lens. If a lens is included, the seller should show it on its plate.

Timer and power

The DV condenser head plugs into any enlarging timer. The dichroic head needs Omega's standard power supply, ideally with the plug-in voltage stabilizer, or the Chromegatrol supply and timer. If it's a dichroic D5XL, look for the power supply in the photos.

Shipping and pickup

Blue Moon Camera lists a D5XL at 88 lb and 55.5 in tall, and it sells them for local pickup only because it can't ship one safely. Plan on collecting it yourself. Bring a car that takes the column, and take the head and baseboard off first.

Should come with it

DV lamphouse with two condensers and the variable condenser lens

Head lifting arms

Slide-in lens mount or three-lens turret with lens plates

Carriers for your formats

Power supply (dichroic version)

Baseboard

Hard to find if missing

A complete set of head lifting arms

Variable condenser lens in good condition

Flexible focus extension for the XL column

Check the listing photos against these lists, and ask the seller about anything you can’t see. A missing carrier, condenser or lens board should come off the price.

What to check

01Column: Check the photos for the tall XL column, or ask for its height. An XL chassis stands about 54 in.

02Head type: Ask whether it's the DV condenser head or the Super Chromega dichroic. They need different lamps and parts.

03Variable condenser: Look in the photos for the variable condenser lens in its frame. It should be clean and unchipped.

04Lifting arms: Check the photos for both head lifting arms on the carriage. A full set is hard to find on its own.

05Elevation: Ask the seller to crank the head to the top of the column. It should get there smoothly and hold with the brake off.

06Bellows: Ask for a photo of the bellows lit from inside in a dark room. No pinholes or splits should show.

07Lens mount: Check the photos for the slide-in mount or turret with lens plates. Each lens you'll use needs a plate.

08Pickup: Plan to collect it in person. Blue Moon Camera sells its 88 lb D5XLs for pickup only.

New to used enlargers? How to check a used enlarger covers the bellows, the column, the lamp and alignment, and moving a big enlarger covers freight, pickup and taking the column apart.

Omega D5XL

Spec at a glance

Light, carriers, bellows and lens

What to check

Which one to buy

For sale on eBay

Omega D5-XL enlarger, condenser lamphouse, easel, baseplate, 4x5 holder, more

Omega Super Chromega II Dichroic D5-XL Enlarger / Excellent Condition

Omega D5-XL Enlarger w/Ilfospeed Ilford 500 Outfit Reconditioned 90 Day Warranty

Omega E 5x7 Dichroic II D5-XL Enlarger Reconditioned w/90 Day Warranty

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What to check

Which one to buy

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Omega Super Chromega II Dichroic D5-XL Enlarger / Excellent Condition

Omega D5-XL Enlarger w/Ilfospeed Ilford 500 Outfit Reconditioned 90 Day Warranty

Omega E 5x7 Dichroic II D5-XL Enlarger Reconditioned w/90 Day Warranty

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