Beseler 45MX filter tray?

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• Apr 10, 2010

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I have (I think) a Beseler 45MX, the blue one, and the filter tray that goes above the negative is included. However, it's not obvious how a 6x6 filter sits in it. It's just a thin metal frame that slips into the drawer and is shaped like a half-circle on the back end. Am I missing a piece? I've tried to look for a photo of it all over the place so I can compare, but no luck!

Thanks for your help!
Chris

 

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• Apr 10, 2010

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There should be a sheet of heat absorbing glass in the metal frame. I then cut out my filters to fit this and place them on top of the glass.

 

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• Apr 10, 2010

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I've seen it with a thin sheet of clear plastic in the frame to support the filters.

Jon

 

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• Apr 10, 2010

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If I trim the filter to fit the opening, it won't cover the whole open space in the frame. See my crude 25 second drawing attached Should the open space be masked with black mat or something?

 

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• Apr 10, 2010

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Good Evening, Chris,

You'll need 6-inch filters; just trim two corners to fit the curved holder and you're in business.

Konical