Many have argued the advantages of cold light heads over condenser heads, Ansel Adams among them.
When I updated from a D2V condenser enlarger that I had to a more recent enlarger, I kept the D2V condenser head and adapted it to my new enlarger. I did this to just have the capability available. But, it's been on a shelf ever since.
For example, I know that they're more consistent than cold light heads. But, all my enlarger heads, including the D2V, have sensors installed so that they can be used with my compensating timer.
Aside from consistency, is anyone aware of darkroom applications or types of photos where condenser heads have a distinct advantage?
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