I just picked up my first 8x10 camera (waiting to receive it). Of course I will try some contact prints but it seems a shame not to enlarge them. I have two Beseler enlarger, 45VXL and 45MXT. I don't want to pay $4500 for the Beseler conversion kit and I assume I am not alone. Also, I do not have room for a stand alone 8x10 enlarger.

It seems too daunting to build one. Even with an Aristo cold light I would still need some sort of adapter.

So what does everyone else in my boat do? Any thoughts are appreciated. thanks.

Ny the way, I also picked up a Beseler HD 240mm enlarging lens. Anyone have comments about that lens in this setup?