Help me please

fstopg · 06-07-2012, 08:59 AM

New to the forum and have a few questions I am hoping that some of you can help me answer.
Brief background: My father just gave me his ME Super and I am going to have it sent to Eric for a CLA. I also have my old Canon Elan 7E 35 mm camera that I have used for years. With dad giving me the Pentax my desire to shoot film has grown again. A few years ago my inlaws bought me what was supposed to be a complete darkroom setup. I have been digging through it and think that there are several things missing. What I have is a Beseler 67S enlarger with a Beseler Dichro 35S light source on it. I also have a Beseler 50mm HD 2.8 enlarging lens. There are various other items but my main concern is the enlarger. I do not have any of the manuals to this stuff and I haven't been able to find much info on the web as how to set it up. I can mount the lens but I am not sure that I am doing it right or if there is another piece that I am missing. I can take some photos to post if that will help. Does anyone have any info that might help me. I know that this is a broad question but I am very green to this and just want to learn. Thanks.

Garrett

Vasyl · 06-07-2012, 09:18 AM

Google is smoking nervously...James's Camera Collection: Manuals and Documentation

**usn ret** · 06-07-2012, 09:20 AM

Garrett, not to sound snooty but have you googled " HOW TO SET UP A DARKROOM AT HOME"? It results in about a million hits.........

fstopg · 06-07-2012, 09:23 AM

I saw that already but they don't list the Dichro 35S light source and the 67CS that they have listed doesn't look like what I have.

fstopg · 06-07-2012, 09:31 AM

USN I have and you don't sound snooty. I have the concepts and ideas down it is just this particular equipment. I can work on cars but still the the manuals for a particular model to know what wire runs what light and sensor.

Vasyl · 06-07-2012, 09:40 AM

it is really a "hard case"...http://www.jollinger.com/photo/cam-coll/manuals/enlargers/beseler/Beseler_67CS.pdf

You Tube

fstopg · 06-07-2012, 10:11 AM

Thanks Vasyl. I have seen the video also. The Lamp house has a blown bulb right now so I have to find a replacement for that. I will take the link you sent and print out the manual and see where I get tonight. Thanks for your help.

fstopg · 06-07-2012, 08:03 PM

I think that I am starting to get it figured out. I do have another question. The bulb that is in the 35S is blown. I have found the exact replacement bulb for 45 bucks however there are others that are much cheaper that are listed. They are all listed as 82V 85W rated at 40 hrs etc. Looking at the photos of the differnt bulbs they look a bit different with regards to the inside reflecor material. Do I need to stick with exactly what is in it or will one of the others work. I don't want to get something that isn't right. Thanks.

**ChrisPlatt** · 06-10-2012, 03:53 PM

Any code ESJ lamp should do. I see them available for far less, too.

I strongly advise you buy two. Take it from an old printer: Always have a spare available.
Once you have set aside the time, and developer, stop and fix are poured into the trays
you will not want to wait two weeks to complete a printing session for the lack of a bulb.

That dichroic color head will be quite useful for black and white printing, too.
The built-in filters can be used to adjust contrast with variable contrast paper.

Chris

Bob-D659 · 06-10-2012, 07:06 PM

ESJ are $18 each at topbulb.com

fstopg · 06-11-2012, 08:58 AM

Thanks Chris, that is what I have been reading and I will take your advice and get two.
Bob thanks for the webiste.

06-07-2012, 08:59 AM	#1
fstopg Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8	Help me please New to the forum and have a few questions I am hoping that some of you can help me answer. Brief background: My father just gave me his ME Super and I am going to have it sent to Eric for a CLA. I also have my old Canon Elan 7E 35 mm camera that I have used for years. With dad giving me the Pentax my desire to shoot film has grown again. A few years ago my inlaws bought me what was supposed to be a complete darkroom setup. I have been digging through it and think that there are several things missing. What I have is a Beseler 67S enlarger with a Beseler Dichro 35S light source on it. I also have a Beseler 50mm HD 2.8 enlarging lens. There are various other items but my main concern is the enlarger. I do not have any of the manuals to this stuff and I haven't been able to find much info on the web as how to set it up. I can mount the lens but I am not sure that I am doing it right or if there is another piece that I am missing. I can take some photos to post if that will help. Does anyone have any info that might help me. I know that this is a broad question but I am very green to this and just want to learn. Thanks. Garrett

06-10-2012, 03:53 PM	#9
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Any code ESJ lamp should do. I see them available for far less, too. I strongly advise you buy two. Take it from an old printer: Always have a spare available. Once you have set aside the time, and developer, stop and fix are poured into the trays you will not want to wait two weeks to complete a printing session for the lack of a bulb. That dichroic color head will be quite useful for black and white printing, too. The built-in filters can be used to adjust contrast with variable contrast paper. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 06-10-2012 at 04:15 PM.

06-07-2012, 09:18 AM	#2
Vasyl Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 648	Google is smoking nervously...James's Camera Collection: Manuals and Documentation

06-07-2012, 09:20 AM	#3
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	Garrett, not to sound snooty but have you googled " HOW TO SET UP A DARKROOM AT HOME"? It results in about a million hits.........

06-07-2012, 09:23 AM	#4
fstopg Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Original Poster	I saw that already but they don't list the Dichro 35S light source and the 67CS that they have listed doesn't look like what I have.

06-07-2012, 09:31 AM	#5
fstopg Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Original Poster	USN I have and you don't sound snooty. I have the concepts and ideas down it is just this particular equipment. I can work on cars but still the the manuals for a particular model to know what wire runs what light and sensor.

06-07-2012, 10:11 AM	#7
fstopg Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thanks Vasyl. I have seen the video also. The Lamp house has a blown bulb right now so I have to find a replacement for that. I will take the link you sent and print out the manual and see where I get tonight. Thanks for your help.

06-07-2012, 08:03 PM	#8
fstopg Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Original Poster	I think that I am starting to get it figured out. I do have another question. The bulb that is in the 35S is blown. I have found the exact replacement bulb for 45 bucks however there are others that are much cheaper that are listed. They are all listed as 82V 85W rated at 40 hrs etc. Looking at the photos of the differnt bulbs they look a bit different with regards to the inside reflecor material. Do I need to stick with exactly what is in it or will one of the others work. I don't want to get something that isn't right. Thanks.

06-10-2012, 07:06 PM	#10
Bob-D659 Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 10	ESJ are $18 each at topbulb.com

06-11-2012, 08:58 AM	#11
fstopg Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Thanks Chris, that is what I have been reading and I will take your advice and get two. Bob thanks for the webiste.