Durst 138s cold light

[Tom Potter]

I am looking for a cold light head for our durst 138s enlarger. We have the older Aristo that requires extensive yellow filtration. Would like to find a v54 source for the durst.

[Allen in Montreal]

Tom,

We are all waiting, with baited breath, see if Aristo's new owners will make a run of replacement lamps.
I for one would snap up a few 5x7 lamps too if they go ahead with a run.
Maybe if you drop them a note to show continued interest in the idea, it may help nudge it along.

[aduncanson]

...Maybe if you drop them a note to show continued interest in the idea, it may help nudge it along.

Sounds like a great idea. I've got two for 4x5 that I would love to have some insurance on. Do you have an address for them?

[Tom Potter]

aristogrid.com/cold_light_heads.htm
This is their web address.
Tom

[Tom Potter]

I have talked with them on the phone about 6-8 months ago with no indication at that time they were going to continue with cold light heads or bulbs. A new owner--perhaps not interested

[ic-racer]

I am looking for a cold light head for our durst 138s enlarger. We have the older Aristo that requires extensive yellow filtration. Would like to find a v54 source for the durst.

I'm not sure how much faster that v54 is going to be, as most of the intensity loss is going to be from the MG filters themselves.

To get shorter printing times you should look into the CLS dichroic head. You will likely get better evenness of illumination with the CLS head also.

[Curt]

I've been looking for a color head for my durst 138 for a couple of years now, I called Aristo, Volt or whatever they are called and they have called it quits, NO ARISTO, no more, as to making some bulbs, they can't find the templates to bend them so that's a real long shot and I wouldn't hold out for a replacement. I emailed them just a couple of weeks ago so this is new news.

[Tom Potter]

Thanks all for the words. I guess I'll stick with the old lamp until it dies, hopefully after I do.
Tom