Hi everyone! I just came into ownership of a Beseler 45M enlarger and, after some work, its in good working order! The only thing I can't seem to understand is where to put Multigrade filters. I don't appear to have the Besecolor head, that has a slot for plastic filters of considerable size according to the manual. The only place thats designated for filters is a "filter drawer" right behind the lens. It holds 2-1/4" filters that are round.
So unless I am missing something I can only think of two options:
1) Buy the 6x6 filters and simply rest them on the negative carrier, directly above the negative.
2) Buy the 3-1/2" filter set and cut them down to 2-1/4" to stick in the small filter drawer directly above the lens.
I would think option two would make the most sense but Im unsure about putting a filter between the negative and the paper. Also, theres a metal mesh that holds the filter, but I lose a fair amount of light because of that mesh.
Any help is appreciated!
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