8x10 conversion Beseler 45

on request i made this conversion for the beseler 45 mx. it fits on the older blue model beseler 45 too.
the conversion is identical to my Durst 138s / G 139, apart from the adapter plate to the enlarger.
this link to the Durst kit has some additional information that covers Beseler as well :
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/8x10-conversion-durst-138s-g139.171164/

again i made a few extra kits for sale.

8x10" conversion Beseler 45 :

all parts needed for the set up included !

1 x light head with 53 pcs 3 w leds
2 x led drivers 90 - 240V atatched
1 x pyramidal stub on 20mm fiber mounting plate
1 x negative holder for up to 8x10 neg with 2 x glasses (the book type)
1 x light seal to replace 8x10 filmholder
(when you use original 4x5 holder for smaller formats)
4 x screws for assembling
10 spare bulbs,
1 spare led driver
conversion is made for 240mm lens, Beseler used to supply the APO Gerogon F9 - 240mm lens.
it is 20 mm higher and slightly heavier. my beseler has no problems with lifting it

dont worry on the F9 iris, the kit has plenty of light
vertical enlargemants more than 20x24"on the board
no need for a noisy cooling fan.
all parts of lazer cut steel and stainless material,
finished in Antracit - grey non reflecting paint ( see the darkest photos for reference) and black powder paint

all you you need is a screwdriver
and 10 minutes for first time assembly
thereafter it only takes few minutes ( 4 screws !) to change back to original enlarger head if desired.
for assembling , take off the 2 metal locking sliders for the Beseler condensor head . use the same threads for the conical part. of the kit. ( it is aligned for parralell negative , so do not touch the red marked screws inside)
your Beseler 45 remain 100% original , no alteration at all!

i am willing to ship anywhere on the planet.

if you have any questions, please ask me.

asking price 470 euro, plus shipping ,netto to me.

klaus lundsgaard
nibe
denmark
ph 0045 - 2442 0096 evening

The two white labeled parts in the side view are spacers to move the lens axis away from the support frame? That's always been the issue with a larger format - clearing the top of the frame for larger prints without a drop table.

Klaus

I am loving the unit you built for me previously (before all this lockdown bother)
I am attaching some pictures that show how I am using Ilford 6x6 multi contrast filters
I added a removable seat that inserts into the slot where the negative carriers were originally meant to go
I designed cardboard sleeves for the filters that slide into the seat
And finally an I-pad picture of a print that I created using your modification from a 5x7 negative

I like the way this worked so much, I am now going to try to build the seat out if a more rigid substance

Dan

hi grahamp
you are right, using the spacers makes room for full 20x24" on the baseboard.
another thing is that the spacers are needed for the kit to pass the to of the x frame of the enlarger.
klaus

hello Dan
great that you are happy with the kit.
Another user wish to have a solution on OVER the negative VC filters.
and you have asked about the same earlier.
the cost of 8x10 VC filters may not be a problem !
looking to find a way and return in this fora.
your solution will work fine too. possibly i will go that way.

klaus

You can Buy Lighting gels to use as contrast filters . I can provide the info if anyone wants it they come in 20 x 24 sheets for less than 7 bucks eac
Mitch

Hi Klaus!

These look amazing! I am really interested in your conversion kits. I am new to this forum so I can not PM you. Could you send me a message or email me a jenniferg0897@gmail.com?

I am curious if you can make this with an 110v instead of a 220v plug?

You mentioned that. this is for a 240mm lens, would a 210mm not also work?

Do you think it would be possible to wall mount this unit and/or project horizontally on the wall?

Would you sell an extra negative carrier and do you happen to have any plans for a glasses carrier?

Lastly, I am wondering if this is only for the Beseler 45 mxt or if it would also work on a Beseler v-xl?

Thank you!

Jennifer

hi jennifer,
i have sent a mail to you:

yes i have transformers that work on 110 V
yes 210mm lens will work, but as said the sweet pick is 240 mm ( i have some 240 mm extra lenses that fits the beseler)
yes you can wall mount, but i use 2 connecting rods attached between the topframe and the wall.
yes horizontal enlargements is easy, i have the bracket that you need.
yes i have extra film holders of the book and double glass type.
i do not know if it works on v-xl model, i am told by another user that it might ?

klaus

claudius said:

hi jennifer,
i have sent a mail to you:

yes i have transformers that work on 110 V
yes 210mm lens will work, but as said the sweet pick is 240 mm ( i have some 240 mm extra lenses that fits the beseler)
yes you can wall mount, but i use 2 connecting rods attached between the topframe and the wall.
yes horizontal enlargements is easy, i have the bracket that you need.
yes i have extra film holders of the book and double glass type.
i do not know if it works on v-xl model, i am told by another user that it might ?

klaus

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Klaus,
I have a Beseler 45 MXT and would be interested in the conversion kit, if you still have one.
You can contact me directly at achim.boemelburg@t-online.de

Achim

hi achim
hope you will get many happy hours with your new 8x10 conversion kit.

recently i have had people asking to buy a kit.
unfortunately i have sold the last one to achim, but i will make new kits this spring/summer.
klaus

hI
did you get the gel i sent you ?
they work like a charm for me . let me know
Mitch

hi mtch
yes thank you very much.
it works great.
i did sent you a mail after reciving, but it is obviously lost in the eather.

how are you doing ? covid and darkroom ?

All is fine here . My friend Alan ross will be using my darkroom to give a class using your 8 x 10 conversion in june . i will pass on any comments he has .
Mitch

claudius said:

hi jennifer,
i have sent a mail to you:


i do not know if it works on v-xl model, i am told by another user that it might ?

klaus

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I know on the original Beseler conversion kits, they were different between the MXT vs VXL on the mount extension. Due to the difference in the straight vs angled chassis.

mitch brown said:

You can Buy Lighting gels to use as contrast filters . I can provide the info if anyone wants it they come in 20 x 24 sheets for less than 7 bucks eac
Mitch

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can you advise which gels correspond to which MC filters?

Hi Klaus! This looks amazing! Wondering if you have any more built for the 45MXT?

Like Jennifer (above), I'm in the States and would need essentially the same setup. Also curious about the 240mm lens. Please let me know.

Thanks!!!
Ben

hello ben
i have people on a waiting list, unfortunately is my order is rather small for the large lazer cutting / metal bender workshops,
hence the delay.
but they will be ready this summer.


Ben do you want me to put you on the waiting list ?
klaus

claudius said:

hello ben
i have people on a waiting list, unfortunately is my order is rather small for the large lazer cutting / metal bender workshops,
hence the delay.
but they will be ready this summer.


Ben do you want me to put you on the waiting list ?
klaus

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Yes, please do!

Thank you!

hi ben
8x10 conversion
finally i can see an end to my long waiting for parts for the conversion.
sorry for the waiting, it is ready for shipping out in few days.

please let me know if you still are interested in the 8x10 kit ?
then i need you contact info and cell phone number.for shipping.
also i need to know if your beseler 45 is of the black or bluish version.
for further conversation please use PM or claudius123@gmail.com
klaus

claudius said:

hi ben
8x10 conversion
finally i can see an end to my long waiting for parts for the conversion.
sorry for the waiting, it is ready for shipping out in few days.

please let me know if you still are interested in the 8x10 kit ?
then i need you contact info and cell phone number.for shipping.
also i need to know if your beseler 45 is of the black or bluish version.
for further conversation please use PM or claudius123@gmail.com
klaus

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Hi Klaus! Yes, I am still interested... Would love to know what shipping would cost to 21703 in the States.

Please let me know.

Thanks!!!
Ben

I confirm that the conversion works on a 45V-XL I got mine today and it fits perfectly! Very happy with it!

NEW 8x10 KITS AVAILABLE

i am well over shipping out the 8x10 kits on the waiting list, and have had time to make some extra kits
ready for shipping
.
due to the current situation worldwide, unfortunately the price on materials has gone up by app. 20 % and i have to raise the price to 540 euro plus shipping.
i hope that the prices will normalize for the next batch i make , probably next year.

another thing is that i cannot guarantee for the glasses in the film holder, they tend to break in the handling / abuse of parcels in transit.
the come separetly but you get a tube of glue to fix it.
i am now using a special LED diffuser that gives you 1/2 stop extra in exposure time.
kindly
klaus
denmark

claudius said:

NEW 8x10 KITS AVAILABLE

i am well over shipping out the 8x10 kits on the waiting list, and have had time to make some extra kits
ready for shipping
.
due to the current situation worldwide, unfortunately the price on materials has gone up by app. 20 % and i have to raise the price to 540 euro plus shipping.
i hope that the prices will normalize for the next batch i make , probably next year.

another thing is that i cannot guarantee for the glasses in the film holder, they tend to break in the handling / abuse of parcels in transit.
the come separetly but you get a tube of glue to fix it.
i am now using a special LED diffuser that gives you 1/2 stop extra in exposure time.
kindly
klaus
denmark

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Klaus,
Happy new year to you!
Pleased to hear you will be building some of these units again. If you could place me on a waiting list for a kit for a Beseler 45VX-L that would be appreciated.

regards
Phil

8x10 kit sold out
WAITING LIST :
i am sold out of kits right now, but are taking orders
i guess that first will be available within one month.
klaus