My Zone VI (type 2 5x7) VC head is beginning to falter, and as a fix or replacement option remains a moving target, I’m seriously considering biting the bullet, cutting to the chase, and purchasing a Heiland LED VC head…with either the plain or split grade controller.
But I need a bit more info…and some user reviews would really be helpful at this point. From what I can gather by googling…the Heiland unit is well conceived, well built, and reliable, with a light output which is bright, even, consistent, and very useful in terms of its soft to hard contrast ranges. Any comments to the contrary?
But my primary question concerns which of the two controllers I should consider (there is a third, which utilizes an iPhone or iPad, but I have no interest in this). While most of my “serious” LF work I now print using the split grade process, I’m still not sure if I want the specific controller for this…as it seems a bit too “automated” for the way I prefer to print.
The problem I’m having with the Heiland website is that it really does not provide adequate photographs/illustrations/overviews of the controllers in question…which is why I’m posting this in hopes that others here might give me a bit more “real world” info.
Also…should I buy this unit directly from the factory - or from one of the listed U.S. distributors? A related question…any experiences having these units serviced?
At any rate…if there are any Heiland LED VC head users out there who could chime in, that would be great! I know I can contact Heiland directly…but I really want to hear from users.
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