john_schneider2 Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I use an Ilford MG500 head (4x5) on my Durst 139G, but I much preferlarger format negatives and would like to buy/make a Multigrade headfor 5x7 or 8x10. According to Jack Coote's book "Ilford MonochromePractice" Ilford made a MG500H head for 5x7 and also a MG100H head for8x10, but I have never seen any. Has anyone used one of these heads, or know of any possible sources? Ilford-USA and Ilford-UK have been no help; Nova Darkroom in the UKhas a 5x7 system but I'm across the pond in the US, and they haven'tresponded to email inquiries. I do have two almost complete MG500systems that I could modify or raid for parts to build a 5x7 or 8x10head, but I'd much prefer to get some pictures/sketches/drawings ofthe factory heads first before starting such an involved project. Thank you for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey_scott Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I have an 8x10 MG500 system along with 4 4x5MG500 systems. A friend of mine recently got one for his 5x7 Durst but I have not seen it yet. From pics I have seen it looked like the 4x5 head with a "chute" at the bottom of it to open up to fit the 5x7 head on the enlarger. You should be able to make something like that without having to cannabilize the head itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huw_finney Posted December 18, 2004 Share Posted December 18, 2004 Or build a bigger version of my LED HEAD (huws.org.uk). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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