Beseler 45A Head on Beseler CB-7 Enlarger?

[Grayscale]

I bought a used CB-7 enlarger. It came with the condenser head, but the previous owner recommended the Beseler 45A Enlarger Light Source + Controller instead. So I found one on eBay and bought it. Apparently, you can buy an adapter to use this head on a 23C II enlarger, but I don't see such an adapter for the CB-7. Does anyone have experience with this combination? The previous owner said he used a sweatband around the base of the head to make it fit snugly in the round hole of the enlarger. I guess I can do that, too, but I wonder if there's a more-elegant solution.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[pdccamerqs]

Hi Grayscale,

I'm not sure if you retrofit Beseler 45 components on a CB7. However, here is a link to the CB-7 brochure:

http://www.jollinger.com/photo/cam-coll/manuals/enlargers/beseler/Beseler_CB-7%20Brochure.pdf

If an adapter exists, there is a good chance that this company can help you source the part.

Beseler Enlarger Sales and Service from KHB Photografix

KHB Photografix is Canada's sales and repair centre for Beseler enlargers and darkrooom accessories

www.khbphotografix.com

I hope this helps.

Paul

 

[Grayscale]

Thank you, Paul. Very helpful. I'll contact KHB and see what they have to say.

Eric