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  Great color photogrophy doesn't come                                from one print to the next...enlargements  that
 eosily. It usuallg takes a creatiue qq a lot of                                              will be rich in detail and color saturation.
patience, and a little bit oJ luck to get just
the leeling you u)ant out ol the photogrophic subiect         The anatomy of an analvzer
you've selected. Naturally. putting thatfeeling on paper                  All color analyzers consist of three basic parts: 1.A light
should leave as little as possible to chance.                              sensitive probe that sits on your enlarger easel to read the
  Unlike you, a Beseler color analyzer does not work                light coming from the negative. 2. An internal memory
with a creatiue eye, patience, or luck. It works, rather           bank with program adjustment knobs.3. A meterthat con-
with an unerring electronic eye, coupled with precise               verts the "electronic information" to usable numbers.
colorfilter sysfems and density euoluating technology.          No matter how sophisticated an analgzer gets. its true
These elements combine to giue gou super-occurote ex-            essence always lies in these three basic components.
posure andfiltration readings with the minimum waste
oJ time, poper and chemistry. So you can moke out-
 standing color prints with your enlarger sgstem, whether        How do you use it?
you're printing from color negatiues or slides. Smoll              Using a color analyzer is even easier than understanding
wonderi then, that Beseler Photo Multiplier analyzers           what  it does! Makino color nrints with the heln of an ana-
are the choice of more knowledgeable photographers                lyzer is a simple thre6-step piocedure
 than ony other brsnd.                                                        1. Create "The ldeall'There is one preliminary step re-
                                                                         quired before putting an analyzer into action. You must first
                                                                            "set the standard" to which all future results will be com.
                                                                             pared. This is accomplished by selecting a "reference" nega.
What is a color analyzer?                                                 tive or slide, and then making an ideal print from it by the
  To understand how a color analvzer works.  it helns to              trial-and-enor method. Everv Beseler analvzer instruction
know a few basic facts.                                        manual provides helpful suggestions on how to make that
  A color analyzer is an electronic device that can both read                   first perfect reference print.
and store information about the color and ouantitu of liqht              2. "Program" the analyzer with that ideal. The next
coming from any negative or slide. Then  it can compare  t-his             step is to program the analyzer with the color and exposure
data to that of any number of subsequent negatives or slides             data of yourrelerence negative. This may sound technically
that you may want to print to help you get consistent results             challenging, but it's reolly nof. ln fact, the entire program-
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ming procedure only takes a minute or so! Simply pick a       Why Beseler analyzers are better
 spot on your negative (such as a flesh tone) whose color will                                                                        Like all Beseler products. our color anahzers have beenappear on subsequent negatives you want to print. Then                                                                             carefully designed'to answer every conceivable need that
 place your probe on that spot and read each primary color          may arise in your color printing procedure. Compact, easy-
 of light coming from that spot (four readinga in all: cyan,               to-use, and easy-to-read in the darkroom, every detail of a
 magenta, yellow, and white light). Turn the programming            Beseler analyzer is geared to uncompromising  function.knobs to "null"  (i.e. zero) the meter needle as the orobe           Perhaps that is why Beseler has so quickly become thereads each color. That's all there is.to  it. Your anahrzer is                                                                        world's largest manufacturer of Photo Multiplier color ana-
now programmed to reproduce the color balance and den-                 tyzers.
 sity of your reference print on any prints made from other
 negatlves.
  An alternative to the spof method of programming  is
 called integrafion. Use integration when your relerencenegative does not have any color in common with the un-                   Wvg)ec
known negative you want to print. All Beseler analgzers
supply a special Light Integrator that fits under your enlarg-
ing lens. It mixes the light thoroughly for integration
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                                                                          hogram Adjustment Knobs uith calibrarion markings for unlinrited programnring
                                                                                                               capacitg.
  Tiny 3.2rrrrr probe apenrrre nrakes  it easy to take spot readings of the exact area
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3. Analyze your unknoum negative or slide. Now that                    Large. illumirrated. easy-to-read  rneter scales.
your analyzer is programmed, you're ready to make high       The following features are common to all
quality color prints. Without ever making another test strip!          Beseler color analyzers:
Simply put any new negative or slide in your enlarger. Plaie
the probe on an area projecting the same color you pro-          Photo Multiplier: Detects Infinitesimal Changes in
grammed for: a flesh tone, blue sky, green grass, etc. Then           Light; Offers Greater Low-Light Sensitivity, Too.
adjust your filter pack and lens aperture to null the meter.               First and foremost among the advantages of all Beseler
When the meter is nulled, vou're finished analvzinq. The             color analyzers is their state-of-the-art  light detection sys-
correct filtration and expoiure for that print is in" your             tem. At the heart of this svstem is an incrediblv responsive
enlaroer:                                                      Photo Multiplier, which cin measure a density change as
  ThEre's no limit to the number of negatives you can prrnt,              small as 0.000001 foot candles. This is the equivaleniof a
as long as you don't change the emulsion number of the
paper you are using. If you change to a different sDe, sur-             li:":i."S":fl  ffJlf; :'.'i??r'lf :i"ti:#itv'oran".O
face, or brand of paper, you should make a new program                   In selecting a color analyzer. also keep in mind that other
to compensate for the specific emulsion characteristics of            types of light detectors are sensitive enough for making
the new paper. Naturally, the same holds true  if you change                small. or normal-sized prints. But only-verya Photo Multiplierlrom printing negatives to printing slides, since the type of            has the sensitivity to respond to the     low light leivels
paper recommended  for prints from slides is different. Once            encountered when making larger prints, 16 x 20 and up.
you've reprogrammed {or slides, your sophisticated color               particularly when working with dense negatives. Beseler
print "assembly line" is once again ready for action!                  anallzers are capable of reading light levels as low as
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1/10,000 of a foot candle! The CdS cells. Selenium cells,           These are provided to help you orient the probe.at the best
   and Silicon Blue cells used in other instruments can nor            angle to receive the most light when taking your readings-
   match this level of oerformance.                          a necessary orientation for consistency and repeatability
      Another benefit of a Photo Multiplier's great sensitivity             in programming and analyzing.  It's just another way that
      is that it reads accurately with a very small probe aperture,             Beseler keeps you in control of all the variables that can
    (the light sensitive area of the probe). A small aperture  is              affect the final appearance of your printl
     vital for pinpoint readings that can isolate the visually im-
    portant area of your negative or slide. With many other           Highest quality, U.L. approved electrical system The
    analyzers, you must change to a larger aperture size and           power system of the Beseler line of analyzers was as carefully
   reprogram the instrument when working under very low-           planned as every other facet of their design  . . . for safety,
     light conditions.                                                                        reliability, and convenience. To begin with, each analyzer
                                                                             incorporates Solid State Circuitry for instant warm-up with-   Patented Safety Overload Circuitry An exclusive fea-                                                                        out drift. Power is supplied through a hea'vy-dutyr, grounded    ture you'll find on all Beseler analgzers is patented Safety                                                                              3-wire AC line cord. Moreover, the heavilv insulited cord    Overload Circuitry. This fail-safe circuitry automatically pro-                                                                     connecting the probe to the analyzer is further evidence    tects your analyzer from loss of sensitivi$, accuracy, or                                                                       of the uncompromising safety standards employed in the    blinding should you inadvertently turn on the lights in your                                                                        design and manufacture  of all Besel er analyzers   standards    darkroom. With some other analyzers, not only must you                                                         -                                                                                that have earned each model U.L. approval (a desiqnation   reprogram the analgzer after any accidental exposure ot                                                                                that not allother analyzer brands can claim)!    the probe to white light, but the probe may also be perma-
    nently damaged with a loss of sensitivity.
                                                                    Plus a built-in Voltage StabilizerA further step has been
                                                                        taken to ensure consistent, repeatable results. Each analgz-
                                                                       er is equipped with a built-in Voltage Stabilizer. This pre-
                                                                      vents continuous fluctuations in the voltage coming into
                                                                 your darkroom from affecting the reliability of your reay'-
                                                               ingr-u factor of critical impotance i;;;;"g     .:"1;; *L)
                                                             Easy-to-use (for b&w too!) and easy-to-see Unlike
                                                          some of the complicated analyzing instruments on the mar
                                                                        ke| you needn't be a technicalwizard to get the most out of
                                                                    your Beseler analyzer. In fact, we've done everything pos-
                                                                                      sible to assure that using  it is a simple, quick, and precise
                                                                      procedure. From the easy-to-follow instructions (which are
                                                                    both the simplest and most thorough you'll find an5nuhere)
                                                                           to the positive, sure controls and easy-to-read meter, each
                                                                     Beseler analyzer is aimed at making your life easier in the
                                                                   darkroom. What's more, our instructions tell Vou how to
                                                                  use your analyzer for black-and white printing as well, to
      State-of-the-art printed circuit technology.                                     determine correct exposure and paper grade or variable
                                                                           contrast filter. In more wavs than one, vou'll find that our
      Important note: Don't mistake Beseler's fully automatic           comprehensive inshuction manuals piovide you with a
    protection circuitry for the manual kind offered by other            wealth of valuable darkroom knowledge.
    anal5zers, where you must remember to turn a switch to                 Simplicity  is the keynote of our operational profile as well.
    cover the probe. Beseler believes that to be fully effective,          Each analyzer places an uncomplicated,  logical control
   a protection circuit shouldn't be vulnerable to human error            panel in your hands and presents a large, illuminated meter
   or forgetfulness!                                              to your eye-benefits you'll welcome in the darkroom.
                                                                  Moreover, every Beseler instrument features a set of cali-   Remote Probe forpositioning flexibility Each Beseler                                                                           brated Memory Bank Adjustment Knobs, so you can log-in    analyzer comes equipped with a Remote Probe at the end                                                              any program and then reset that program at a later date.    of a long 6 ft. connecting cord (pm2M: 4 ft.), rather than                                                                      With this unlimited programming capacity, you can make a    the one piece design currently favored by some other man-                                                              program for negatives, a program for hansparencies, a pro-    ufacturers. After years of experience in building, selling, and                                                                        gramfordifferentpaper  emulsions, or a program for anyion-    using both types, Beseler engineers have concluded ihat a
   remote probe offers numerous advantages. First, because of                                                                                                     trol factor to which you'd like to standardize your results - all                                                                        readyfor immediate recallwith a high levelof accuracy.     its compactness, a remote probe can be positioned with
    greater fle{bility and accuracy. Meanwhile, the main anal-
    lzer console and its large meter can be positioned at the         The stamp of approval: famous Beseler quality con-
   most convenient viewing angle. Moreover, with the main             trol and reliability When it's time to upgrade your dark-
                                            easel, you don't run the          room with the purchase of a color analyzer. consider tflnalyzer console removed from the
Urk  of casting a shadow that will affect your readings while            Beseler is the world's larges.t manufacturer of Photo Mt  -making adjustments. Beseler analyzers combine the fea-              plier color analyzers, and all Beseler units are made righ:l
    tures that offer you the easiest working conditions with the            here in the United States. Because of this high volume pro-
    high performance  that assures the most dependable results!             duction, Beseler not only utilizes the most advanced engi-
                                                                      neering and assembly techniques, but backs them with a
   Orientation Arrows for positioning accuracy In look-              stringent quality control program. This ass
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One way Beseler monitors quality is to actually moke as
  many of the internal anaklzer components as possible. fu   an example, you'll find that Beseler is one of the few com-              T*\
   panies whlch actually assembles the sophisticated electronic
   printed             circuit                boards                          that go                                 into                                   the analyzers.                                             But just                                                               ;                        is                                 procedure   as important                  the rigorous                                  testing                                          each analyzer
   goes through before we give it our vote of confidence. For
   decades now, Beseler has been the name photographers                                      d
   can trust for solid, high quality construction and durability.
  And we want to assure that Beseler color anahaers are no
   exception!
  The analyzer that will take-on any assignment Many             &d*@,
   people new to color enlarging ask whether Beseler analyz-           #   ers can be used with their own enlarger or colorhead, or
   whether they can use our anal5zers to print their slides as                                                                                                                                     *,t#   *                                                              !*'.i   well. The answer to both questions is an unqualified yes!                                                                                                                     str
   Beseler analyzers can be used with any enlarger in the world
  and provide equally elfective results with the new dichroic
    filtration colorheads orwith color printing filters. Moreover,
   you'llfind a Beseler analyzer useful in helping you to deter-                          m,   mine the proper exposure for printing those favorite slides                 'w                                                                                  @.,,   in your collection. And in some instances, a color analyzer                                                        'Y/
    wiil even help you obtain a print with color balance and sat-                                                       :   uration superior to the original transparency!                                                   {{flrye{t/Iive   models to choose from The most difficult choice                .ffiU,    face in buying an analyzer may not be which brand to                                 ,l   buv, but which Beseler model to select! For Beseler offers
    five distinct models - allwith attractive features, and within   reach of even the tightest photographic budget.  If you look
   closely, chances are you'll find a model that will suit your
   needs, for a price that you can comfortably afford. So no
   matter what your level of experience or your budget, there
    is a Beseler anahzer that's been "custom-made"  for vour
   darkroom!

     Beseler Color Analyzers  . . . for prints of perfect color balance and exposure,
    whether you start from negatives or slides.
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The inside story on Photo Multipliers                    Beseler pmlA Color Analyzer
    Beseler color analyzers are the most light sensitive avail-              Low-priced and easy-to-use, the pmlA is the perfect
  able. Because unlike many other analyzers, each of the four              analyzer for the color enthusiast with a limited budget. The
  Beseler models utilizes a Photo Multiplier light sensor which         pmlA delivers the same electronic reliability and the same
   literally "multiplies" the effect of even e>ctrZmely low levels             consistent results that you'll get from any of our higher
  of light, and translates this effect into readable signals.                   priced units, with all the aforementioned benefits. Tailored
   The Beseler Photo Multiplier consists of a series of elec-              to offer all of the essential features for color analgzing, the
  tronic terminals, each building up these signals to a read-          pmlA's deisgn is a marvel of engineering achievement. For
  ablecurrentlevel. The terminals include one Photo-Cathode            example, no other U.S. manufacturer offers an analgzer'in
  nine Dynodes, and one Anode.                                      the pmlA's price range with the sensitivip of a Photo Mul-
    Light entering the photo multiplier through the small
 3.2mm probe aperture  falls on the Photo-Cathode causing
  electrons to be emitted. The electrons are focused to travel
  to the lst Dynode, then are redirected towards the 2nd
  Dynode and so on through all nine until they finally arrive
  at the Anode.
   One electron falling upon a Dynode causes an average
  of five electrons to be emitted. Bv the time the electrons
  have reached the Anode, the original current has been amp-
  lified almost two million times!
   One more inherent advantage of the Beseler Photo Mul-
  tiplier is its abilip to amplify current without creating elec-



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  tronic noise. In other sensing devices this noise eventually
  overpowers the signal and the analyzer runs out of sensitivity.
  With your Beseler color analyzer, you can be sure the signal
   is clean and pure, so your instrument can tell ynu just what
   it'b seeing.

                                                                                               tiplier light detector. Combined with its other functionalfea-
   These are just some of the tangible highlights of the com-              tures, the pmlA is certain to speed up and increase the
  plete Beseler family of color anal5zers. Combined with in-              productivity.of your color darkroom. The analyzer's easily
  tangibles like the way your anah,Ver responds to your needs            read null balance tq2e meter lets you simply adjust the filter
  in the darkroom and the way it produces always-satisfyng            pack until.the meterreads null, $.5. zero) una y.i, tluu" V"rt  results, we think Beseler offers you a color analyzer line            conect color balance. Then open or close the enlarging-lens
  like no other. And we think one visit to ybur Beseler dealer             aperture until the meter reads null and you have the conect
  will convince yrou, too.                                             exposure for your print. It couldn't be easier...or faster!
                                                     And  if darkroom space is a consideration, the pmlA is
                                                              an on-target choice. Not only is it the smallest of oui Beseler
                                                           Photo Multiplier color analyzers, but it can be easily wall-
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                                                                      the analper console stores the probe when it is not in use.
                                                    And the same handle you use for camying the anal5zer orO:BEsElE;IA TRADITION OF QUALIW SINCE 1869                                                                    hanging  it on your wall can be used to prop up the analyzer
                                                               at the most comfortable and convenient viadng angle               Beseler Photo Morkeling Co., Inc.                                                      when you use it on your enlarging table top. For top per-          8 Fernwood Rd., Florhom Pork, N.J. 07932                                                              formance at a minimum price, the pmlA is the sensible
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Beseler prn2L Color Analyzer                                 venient exposure scale takes your creative needs into ac
     There are many reasons why the pm2L is the world's             count, too. Because  it gives you the flexibility to vary either
     bes.t selling color analyzer, but they can probably be summed              the f/stop or the printing time, whichever you preier. For
   up by its unique blend of features, performance. and modest            example. you may want to expose for the longest possible
    price.                                                              time and vary the aperture when dodqinq and buininq.in.
    One of the most important roles in the pm2l's value            Other times, you may wish to print at i fJvorite f stop ind
    story is played by a meter that sets an industry standard for                let the printing time vary. With all that and more going for
                                                                                                                                it, is it any wonder that there are more pm2l's in service
                                                                    today than any other analyzer'?

                                                          Beseler pm3l- Color Analyzer
                                                                                                                                  If you're really serious about doing your own color print
                                                                                             ing. if the ultimate convenience and productivity which re-
                                                                                                                      su.lt from  it are impoftant to you.. .see the pm3l.  [t has many
                                                             advanced features which increase the speed and accuracy
                                                                          with which you can turn oq! superb prints. yet the price  rs
                               a                                                                          still surprisingly moderate. The'resuli. of course. is uolue.
        PM2L                                                     That's hard to beat!
                      color andyzer by beseler                                             . The instant you turn the pml3l on. you'll see one of the                                                                             teatures which contributes to the unit's exceptional speed:
                                                               a digital readout. Brightness  is. of course. adiustabre on the
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     its logical simplicity and utility. It is a full 4 rs" long from
   end to end, generously large by any standard. And in addi-
   tion to being fully illuminated, the meter features a luminous
   Day Glo n needle to assure easy legibility even under difficult
  darkroom conditions. Fr-rrther, to avoid eye parallax error.
  a narrow Mirror Band has been added to the meter face.
   This minor band always reminds you to take your sightings
  from directly in froni of the meter-the conect 'iewing
   angre.
     . But atrighly visible meter is not the only factor that makes   the. pm2l a stand-out performer. Even more important
  perhaps is the analgzer's fully linear response-a capability
   Beseler enginecrs.into every pm2L to very close tolerances
   at the factory. Technically speaking, lineai response means
  the meter needle responds proportionatty to the amount
   of light and color the Photo Muitiplier is ieading. In more
   practical terms, it means the pm2l has a mete"r in which
   the numbers on the scales stand for realfiltration and nrint-   ing time values. So you can read the exact filtration and                            ,/,7  exposure necessary tq ad{ or subtract from your print.                    Fr/l-.-H r-----d-   directly from those scales! one other interesting feature of
   the pm2l's exposure and filtration scales is thal vou'll find
  equal spacing increments between units from one end of
  the scale to the other. (You may observe on some other                                                                     i--\Ihave ()rientati()n  arr()u,s   linear response analgzers that the calibration units are                     All Beseler analyzer probes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           fl exibility.  crowded together at one extreme. This can make it rather                      for positioning
   difficult to "split hairs" in trying to derive accurate value
                               )4$inssfllhere  s even more to- the pm2l's superior design plan. Yhe extra wide ronge.of the analyzer's meter scales helps
  assure that you'll get the results you want on the first try-
  even with those negatives and slides that have extraordinary
  filtration or exposure requirements. The meter shows a
   full filtration range of 200 units ( - 100cc to  100cc) and
  printing tlT_".r from 1 to 100 seconds. And the versatility
  of the pm2l's meter doesn't stop there. The meter's con-                The pm2M's four-scale meter includes optical density
                                                                                                            scale for on-easel densitometrv!
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big Itz inch L.E.D.'s. but even at the dimmest settings you
  can still read the digits at a glance. There's no chance of
   misreading the meter dial. because there is no meter dial!
     Perhaps the ultimate advance in analyzer technology for
  glyone who must use several different programs is the
  Memory Module. A separate interchangeable electronic de-
   vice. each module can be programmed for a different refer-
   ence. You might program one module for fleshtones.
   another for a gray card, a third for "integrated" readings
   and so on. When you change from one reference to another.
  lmply eject the module that's in place and plug in another.
   Reentering different programs using modules is both faster
  and much more accurate than using panel controls. Natu-
   rally you can always reprogram a Hodule or add more
   modules. The handy Program Verifu SLuitch makes it easy
   to check on the program which is in each module.
    . Naturally. for seldom used programs. you can simply use   the regular Vanable Programming Bank.just as you-would
   use an ordinary analyzer. You can switch instantly between
  the program in this built-in memory and the memory mod-
   ule. using a handy knob next to the module receptacle.
     Beseler pm3l is one of the great values in darkroorn
  equipment.  It is truly an analyzer with "tomorrow's tech-
   nology at yesterday's price."

                           and                          can be used to store a separate 4 channel negative or slideftseler pm4l. Color Analyzer                                                                                                  a complete library of ref-!m2M Color Analyzer                                          program, allowing you to build up
    Our proudest achievements, the pm2M and pm4l are               ere.nce -p-rograms - all instantly retrievable with exact repeat.  loaded with professional features which represent the ulti-                  ability. Modules are snapped easily into place with a solid
  mate refinement in the state-of the-color analyzer design.           and secure 6-pin connector, and are removed instantly by
  The two units are essentiallv identical. with the verv obvious             using the analyzer's Module Ejection Leuer. Each module
  exception of the readouts: ihe pm2M has an Anal-og meter,            can.be programmed to a high degree of precision. thanks
  the pm4l has an L.E.D. display.                                     to the wide range 10-turn potentiometeis which control
     But with all of their sophistication, every feature of these            each channel. And to make sure that your module settinqs
   units combines operational simplicity with-uncompromising            have not been accidentally changed between us"s. a coi
  function-remembering that the basic purpose of a coloi             venient Program Verifu Sruifch is located next to the module
   analgzer is to help you to make beautiful prints...faster and             bank. One touch of the Verify Switch gives an instant visual
   easier than ever before.                                            check as to the status of the program presently being stored
    The heart of the programming system is its unique Pro                 in the module-a Beseler exclusive! Finallv. a set ofJour in.
  gram Module Bank.which utilizes plug in memory modules              dicator lights on the Module Bank keepi you apprised of
  which increase programming efficiency to an unprece-           which color channel the analyzer is operating on-so you
  dented level. One module is supplied with your analyzer.            never turn the wrong pot by mistake.
   Additional modules are available separately Each module               Like the other Beseler analyzer models, these also offer
                                                        a Variable Programming Bank on the main console, with
                                                                               calibration markings for reentering various programs And
                                                           an added feature 6xtends the accilracy  witl-L wnich vou can
                                                                     use this bank: the advantage of decade pots (switches) for
                                                                     coarse adjustment and continuously variable uemier con.
                                                                                       trols for fine adjustment on each channel. Meanwhile, as
                                                                         with the Module Bank, a convenient set of color channel
                                                                              indicator lights is provided on this Variable Bank.
                                                                    But that's just the beginning. The analyzers have one of
                                                                   the most advanced optical systems ever given to a color
                                                                                   analyzer. The sensitive Photo Multiplier light detector is lo
                                                                   cated inside the main analyzer console rather than inside
                                                                   the probe, permitting the units to utilize a smaller probe
                                                                   than any other Beseler analyzer. Not only does this make  it
                                                                                  easier to position. but minimizes the distance from the easel
                                                                       plane to the surface of the probe, adding to the accuracy of
                                                                           the instrument when working at small magnifications.
                                                                              Light hitting the probe is transmitted to the Photo Multi.
                                                                                  plier by an armorclod g/oss t'iber optic bundle-the most
                                                                 advanced materialavailable for this purpose. Not only does
                                                                    our glass fiber optic conduct light more efficiently thin the
                                                                                 plastic variety used in other analyzers. but it is ilso more
                                                                                         flexible for positioning the probe on the easel. What's more.
                                                              a magnetic base on the probe helps to insure that  it never

   Specifications  srrbject to charrge rlithotrt notice.
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clrifts out of positiort while yor:'re takirlg your readings. And
to top it off. Beseler pr.rts each fiber optic br'rrrdle through.a
costl_v,ntachining anci ltc,lishing process. to itlcrease the light
tranvrission efftierrcv. The relult is a fiber optic cable that
maxinrizes the light ttiatlsmissiotr and permits the use of a
minia ture ltrobe' for clller,rtitlg cotlvetliellce.
  The superior Cosine CorrJctiorr system of the pm2M and
pr14l is ihe fi.ishilg tor.rch o. the apalyze-rs' ur.rnlatched
irptical periornt.,rpce.  lt ipcludes the same Orierltatiorl Ar
rr>rvs fOLrnd in our other Beseler rr]odels to aid in correct
positrolilg.  .rs vyell as ii Cosipe Correctiol Lever that ar-rgles
ihe probe to tlt't oyrtitrrttt'tl liqht irrciderlct'
       I jke its otiter conrl)oltentl. the nteter of the ryn2M puts  it
i1 1 categ,rv bg'itseli. l'Ite largest nreter of .irly_Beseler color
a,talvzer-lit also ltrovicies nt()re infornration. Itour separate
 rr-reter sccrles grve -v,-ou (-ut iltstant readout of filtratiorl..print                                              den                                                   optical                                             arld                            (f.r                                    white)                           apd                          black     tir1e.ilg            ll.ller gracle      -t'he                                                             to                                                                                   fr.rll                                                               frorll.0                                             rarlge                                  the                              covers                         scale            ,',1riicnl*de',sitv siti.
2 (t a".l lterrr-rits ,r' eeisel cle.sitonretry-a  borrus for those
6,ho are'accust6llecl to ursipg depsitonleterS to obtairl ex
 p,rr,,,ru inforntation.'fhe pnt4l offers the increased working
 ,r-roo.t  .,t't.l the eas"- readiilg ccltlvetlietlce of big r:r inch LED
 illurninated  digits.
Beseler Audible Repeating Enlarging Timer   'l-he        perfect nrate to Vour Beseler color atlalyzer. our
 Audlble' Repeating Enlarginq Tinier ofiers several benefits
 vou r.vo't't r,vartt tti do rvithor-rt. [--,r statlers. Beseler  qr'rality                           "beep" to help you--tirne ancl precisiort. Plus arr audible
 doclging ancl burning procedr_rres. (c.an be switchecl off .) AII
                            \        sold state arld self reset                    -.                                  ting. the Beseler timer
                                   als6 offers h-rrninous dials
                                         .lrcl controls to nlake  it
                                 easv to use ilt the dark.  It                               is equipped with two              Q!..-                           grounded 5(X) watt out
                                            lets (for enlarger and safe
                                             light) and a receptacle for
                             an optionarl foot switch.

 Beieler Analite Darkroom Exposure Meters
   No rnore wasted time and paperlPrecisior-i darkroom ex'
 posure meters elirni.ate triai and enor itl both black arld
  ivhite tr'd color pri'tilg-fronr  .'ty lregative or slide on arly
 paper. You cntr adjust eriher the timer or the letrs-apefiure'
  irre calibrated. ready to use-r-ro test ytrint needed. Everl be
 qinners can nrake piints right away. Priced to fit anv budget'
 Analite 300
    Economical  ertlarging exposure meter features simplicity
  of operatiott attd ptouet, desigrl Operates off household
 AC current apd has ipterperl uoltage stabrlizatiorl with neorl
 power and exposure illdicators. Uses spot reading system
 apd ipdicates exposure times from 1 to 60 seconds. as well
  as paper grade.
 Analite 400
     Newl-u- designed Multi Purpose Darkroonr Meter is direct
  reading'and  totally it-ntrutte torr'hite light blirldillg or."mem
  ory" eifects. Supplenretrtary dial-overlay- (in.cluded,) allows
  foi direct foot candle readings. Plus: '  1(X)"i, solid state'
                                                                                                                                                                                     '  Gallium arsenide sensor . Seirsitivrt_v to 0.005  ft. carldles
                                                                                                                                                                                     ' ANSI speeds. 10 1000 Exposure time: 1 1(X) seconds
  Paper grades. 0 5  ' Spot or itrtegra.ted readirrgs (diffuser
  inc'ludet)  . LED displiiys atrd tratrs illunrinated dial  ' 9 volt
  battery or optional AC adaPter.
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