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We just bought the Vastex 4131 LED unit. That was around $6000. I would really recommend this size unit.It`s very fast, build like a tank, and overall a very good upgrade from our Metal Halide exposure unit.I personally would not bother anylonger with Metal Halide. Having to constantly buy a new bulb is such a pain in the back. And the Vastex one is so quiet.
I could be wrong, but isn't Anatol's 31x40 LED unit less expensive than their MH unit?Don't waste your money on MH.Between bulbs, heat, electricity cost, and especially resale value, it's a losing proposition to buy a new one at this point.
numerous experts in our industry have done studies and found that the LED units are *nearly as good as the MH units... and the differences are so minor that unless you were trying to do something like 150lpi halftones you'd never notice, unless looking under a 150x microscope.add to the equation that because the LEDs don't age, you'll end up with more consistent exposures over time, personally it's a no brainer to me....Plus, faster exposure times as well.Also, look into what it will cost to run a high-amperage circuit into your screen room, and the cost difference of the LED to MH unit starts to shrink as well.Disclaimer: we have a M&R Starlight LED unit here, and we absolutely love it.
Quote from: jvanick on November 09, 2014, 07:55:55 AMI could be wrong, but isn't Anatol's 31x40 LED unit less expensive than their MH unit?Don't waste your money on MH.Between bulbs, heat, electricity cost, and especially resale value, it's a losing proposition to buy a new one at this point.Dear, jvanick! Anatol also have Aurora UV LED 2636 but it may cost to us about $5000, so we are considering Vastex 2331 under $4000major that interests me is the best detail and halftones by price up to $6000Do you think it is worth considering a purchase Anatol LED 2636?
Quote from: zener858 on November 09, 2014, 08:50:09 AMQuote from: jvanick on November 09, 2014, 07:55:55 AMI could be wrong, but isn't Anatol's 31x40 LED unit less expensive than their MH unit?Don't waste your money on MH.Between bulbs, heat, electricity cost, and especially resale value, it's a losing proposition to buy a new one at this point.Dear, jvanick! Anatol also have Aurora UV LED 2636 but it may cost to us about $5000, so we are considering Vastex 2331 under $4000major that interests me is the best detail and halftones by price up to $6000Do you think it is worth considering a purchase Anatol LED 2636? The Starlight will be in production at our Poland facility in December. Just a FYI
if you can hold a CALIBRATED 3% 55lpi dot on a 305 and you need it for many of your jobs, MH MIGHT be a better choice (non calibrated film output does not count here as the settings out of the box before calibration are normally printing the 3% dot at 7-9%).If your film output is not linearized, you are not printing your film at 2800dpi or using an imagesetter, LED is a better choice. For high end, award winning level, MH has a slight edge, but as Alan said, we are talking 0.1% of the shops. . .pierrep.s. we are one of those companies that has won the awards and we also helped test the Vastex unit.