Beseler Minolta 45a manual

[brucetaylor]

I was wondering if perhaps anyone had a copy of the Beseler/Minolta 45a color head manual in a pdf they wouldn't mind sharing. I have one that I am curious to try, but frankly I am not even sure how to turn on the focus tube. I realize there are copies on the 'bay and at ColorBAT, but I would love to try to fire it up and try it this weekend. Thanks in advance for any assistance and advice on this unit.

-Bruce

[EdSawyer]

I have them all including the service manual. i have them posted online as a zip file. Check some of my old postings or I can look it up if need be, but the url should still be valid. These are great colorheads, Imnsho. I have at least 6 of them.

[brucetaylor]

Thank you, Ed. I found your zip file in an APUG post and was able to download it.

http://pubpages.unh.edu/~eme39/beseler_45A_manual.zip

Thank you for making it available.

-Bruce

[al olson]

Ed, I have one of these as well and it is a great head. I have to ask, where are you able to find replacement tubes?

[maestro]

Ed, I have one of these as well and it is a great head. I have to ask, where are you able to find replacement tubes?
I have a set of brand new flashtubes if needed. u can email at lm@maestrolucian.com if interested or find contact at my website maestrolucian.com

[EdSawyer]

usually ebay or places like that are the sources for tubes. Maybe old camera stores if any are in your area. They last a pretty good while. It's also cheaper to buy an entire spare head, just for the tubes, than it is to buy the tubes separately. I have 6 of these units now, following that method. ;-P plenty of spares!