Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill Franson wrote: > > >At 08:02 AM 1/27/99 +0500, you wrote: > I have used the Zone VI VC cold light head with the Zone VI Compensating > >Enlarger Timer and have experienced absolutely none of the problems that > >Bill experienced. I am not sure what the difference was in our setups but > >I certainly do not go through a warm up period before each exposure. All > >exposures are identical with no lamp head drift and when making multiple > >prints all are identical. Perhaps the timer makes the difference. snip > In light of these discussions, and differing experiences, I suggest that > anyone interested in the Zone VI VC head call or e-mail them with > questions. Ask specifically about timers and printing proceedures, perhaps > electrical service requirements. But if I had $1000 burning a hole in my > pocket I would put it toward a Summicron. > > Bill Franson From what I see we have about three people who aren't pleased with the zone 6 and at least one who swears by it. My thought to the disgruntled zone 6'ers is try the Aristo before you give up on Cold light. Nothing beats a negative that you know isn't going to pop and doesn't need a glass carrier. I've had no problems with mine, and it costs about half as much I think. Mark Rabiner