beseler 45mx with 810 cold light head

[Xavier Doumen]

Is it a good enlarger to make very good work with 810 cold light head ?

[Mark Woods]

I have one and love it. I also spent a bit of time to make sure each stage was in alignment, and mounted it to the wall. Very stable and sharp edge to edge.

MW

[Eric Woodbury]

I have one that I use mostly for 5x7. Works fine. I've added some alignment possibilities that didn't exist on the original.

[Robert Skeoch]

Hi Eric,

I also have one with the 810 cold head but have only had it two weeks and haven't set it up yet.
Is it possible to get a 5x7 holder for this beast. I got my used and it came with a 8x10 holder only.
-Rob Skeoch

[Terry Hayden]

So, as a follow up question - what focal length lens have any of you found that work for
8x10 on this setup?

Thanks,
Terry Hayden

[Eric Woodbury]

Rob, yes there are some. Beseler never made any, but I did and I have some left. I have sent you an email directly. Others that are interested should write me directly as I don't always come back and read these after I've posted.