New release Heiland Split Grade (V2.6) program

[fotohuis]

The latest Split Grade program (V2.6) (Heiland) is just released.

New papers: FOMA Variant III RC, FOMA Variant 311, FOMABROM Variant 111 FB,
FOMATONE MG Classic 131 FB, ROLLEI Vintage 311. The paper channels for KODAK and ORIENTAL, which are out of production has been deleted.

[Michael Hiles]

I would be interested in some experience-based comment on the Splitgrade device. It looks like a great step forward - but it is not cheap and not common in North America.

Cheers,

Michael

[fotohuis]

Heiland Splitgrade: The enduring lure of chemistry | Photography and image capture: the Leica technique and philosophy by Erwin Puts | Erwin Puts

Scan from photo
Fomapan T200 in Fomadon R09
Split grade printed on MGIV/Variprof


First attempt, without any correction.

[fotohuis]

Cheap is nothing in a professional way, neither the Heiland Split Grade. However the system works in a very clever practical way.

Every 3 year a new computer, a professional printer, a new DSLR is not cheap either. An M4-2 or M6 or M7 or MP and some lenses are not cheap either but normally they have a longer life expectation then 3 years or so.

All enlargers with modular build modules are quiet easy to change for Split Grade printing: LPL/Jobo, V35, Dunco II 66/67, however a weak US$ makes every product from Europe a problem at the moment.

http://www.fotohuisrovo.nl/documenta...3_Englisch.pdf

and the principle:
http://www.fotohuisrovo.nl/documenta...dePrinting.pdf

[robsteve]

Originally Posted by Michael Hiles

I would be interested in some experience-based comment on the Splitgrade device. It looks like a great step forward - but it is not cheap and not common in North America.

Cheers,

Michael

Michael:

I bought a Splitgrade for my Leic V35 a number of years ago and it was at that time much cheaper to order direct from Heiland than to go through the American Distributor. The Euro was as strong in those days though.

Robert

[Michael Hiles]

Originally Posted by robsteve

Michael:

I bought a Splitgrade for my Leic V35 a number of years ago and it was at that time much cheaper to order direct from Heiland than to go through the American Distributor. The Euro was as strong in those days though.

Robert

Thank you for your responses. The photo above looks good - particularly for a first print.

Robert - now that you have used the Splitgrade for some years, would you buy it again?

Michael

[robsteve]

Originally Posted by Michael Hiles

Robert - now that you have used the Splitgrade for some years, would you buy it again?

Michael

If I wasn't so invested in digital I would buy again. I seldom print anymore. In that respect the SplitGrade helps because when I do print it takes very little effort to get a good print.

Robert

[Michael Hiles]

Originally Posted by robsteve

If I wasn't so invested in digital I would buy again. I seldom print anymore. In that respect the SplitGrade helps because when I do print it takes very little effort to get a good print.

Robert

Thanks Robert - I appreciate your time and thought.

M.