Beseler Color Chemistry User manual

Color by Beseler
Color by Beseler...Professional quality color with the
personal creative control only you can give it!
Why develop your own color film and make your own color
prints? The reasons are as numerous, and as good, as your
own creative ideas. As important to you as your standards
of image quality. For, when you process your own color,
you controlevery step.
You decide on cropping, dodging, burning-in, density and
color balance. But that's not all. The quality control of film
and prints is also yours. And nobody takes as good care of
your photographs as you do. If you demand consistent. spot
and sheak-free negatives, chromes and prints, as perfect as
they can be, there's really no other way.
The famed Tetenal Company has devoted a century to
developing and producing highly advanced photographic
chemistries of true professional  quality. Beseler has cus-
tomized them. combined them with ciear, amazingly simple
instructions and an ever-growing array of printing and proc-
essing aids and equipment. The result is Color by Beseler.
This partnership has resulted in the first 2-step color print
process, the first print processing drums to use iust I/2
ounces of solution, and the many other innnovations you'll
see on the pages which follow.
You put a lot of yourself into your photographs. Your crea-
tive energies. Your time. And yes, your money. Start getting
the most out of them. Start processing and printing with
Color by Beseler
What to look for in color chemistries
We wouldn't blame you if you'd been discouraged from
color processing by the stringenf time and especially critical
temperature requirements. For example -+r/no at high tem-
peratures, which are by themselves difficult to maintain.
This kind of precision is hard to achieve under the best of
circumstances, close to impossible in most home darkrooms.
So the qualities to look for include: lower working tempera-
tures-preferably a range, any part of which produces
equally good results. Or a choice of working temperatures,
which you can choose according to the temperature of the
room and how much of a humy you're in. Plus wider tol-
erances, whatever the working temperature. Naturally, you'd
prefer the smallest number of solutions possible, for the
sake of simplicity.
Check the following pages. You'll find that most Color by
Beseler chemistries offer you all of these things.

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CN2 Color Negative Chemistry
 Lower-temperature, less critical processing with top
 professional quality for all current C-41 color negative
 films.
 Ordinary C-41 chemicals require 4 solutions, with process-
 ing at 100oF., accurate to t%o in the developer step. This
 kind of accuracy, at a temperature so much above room
 temperature, is difficult to maintain. Color by Beseler CN2
 chemistry has just 2 chemical solutions plus a wetting agent,
and can be used at temperatures a low as 75oF. (24oC.),
with a l1o range. This means you can often simply process
 at ambient room temperature. What could be easier? Or,
warrn chemicals up to 86oF. (30oC.), and processing times
 will be % shorter. The 860 level is still far easier to maintain
than 1000. For fastest processing times, of course, you can
 still heat up the solution to 1000  if you prefer. No matter
how you use CN2, you still get the same unbeatable nega-
tive quality. Chemicals are available in half liter (17 oz.)and
one liter (34 oz.) sizes, with a capacity of up to six 135-36
rolls of film per half liter. This means you'll find processing
your own film far less expensive than sending it out! Ideal
for Kodacolor"  II, Kodacolor@ 400, Vericolors  II, Fujicoloro
 II, Fujicolorr 400, Eastman Color Negative 5247 and any
other C-41 compatible films. Can also be used to process
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Color by Beseler
2-Step Color Print Chemistry
Superb color print quality without temperature control
...in 2 steps.
Beseler pioneered two-solution color print processing, and
it revolutionized the craft. Two chemical steps plus a brief
water wash, and you have a finished, ready-to-dry print,
with quality that matches or exceeds any other process.
Perhaps most amazing, you can completely forget tempera-
ture control. Process at any room temperature from 66o to
107oF. and you'll get the same sensational print quality.
All you do is adjust processing times to the temperature
you're using. Naturally, if you're in a hurry, you can heat
the chemicals for extremely fast processing as short as 2
minutes. Widely used by professionals, newspapers and
schools, Color by Beseler 2-Step Chemistry brings out the
maximum color saturation and contrast in any "Type A" color
print paper for printing from negatives-such as Kodak
Ektacolor8 74 or 78RC. Three convenient sizes: one liter
(34 oz.\, four liter (136 oz.), and special four-1-liter packages
for mixing individual liters of chemistry.

Color by Beseler
  3-Step Reversal Print
  Chemistry
  Optimum quality prints from
   slides on Kodak 2203" or
  the new Ektachrome 14^
  paper in just 3 steps!
  Now you can make superb
  prints from slides at almost any temperature with only 3
  chemical solutions. Color by Beseler 3-Step chemistry  is
  especially formulated for use with Kodak E-14 or 22O3
  paper  It lets you produce top-quality prints using any of 3
  processing schedules:
   1. Get ready-to-dry prints in just 11 mintues with 100oF.
     processing.
  2. Choose the rapid l2-I/2 minute method for processing
    with room temperature chemicals and warm water pre-
    soak in a Beseler drum.
  3. Or try room temperature processing for ultimate con-
    venience.
 No matter which method you prefer, 3-Step Chemistry is
  faster and easier to use and mix than previous reversal
  processes. And it mafmizes the tremendous potential of
  the Kodak papers for results that are truly sensational-
  clean grays, brilliant reds, vivid greens and realistic flesh
  tones. 3-Step Chemistry comes in a l-liter (34 oz.) kit or an
/G*>nomical4xl liter kit with easy to understand instructions.
-Color by Beseler
 E-6 Chemistry
  Greater creative con-
  trol and consistently
  superior results when
  processing color
  transparencies from
   all E-6 t1pe color
  reversal films.
  For clean clear high-
   lights, neutral shadows
  and richly saturated
  colors in your slides,
  Color by Beseler E-6
  chemistry is allyou
  need. You can process up to
  four rolls of 135-36 Kodak,
  Ektachrome, Fujichrome and
   similar E-6 slide films simul-
  taneously or two rolls of 120
   film, saving a lot of time and
  money. Our simple "Follow-the-
  Numbers" step-by-step instructions

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 and matching self-adhesive identification labels for your stor-
 age bottles make processing as easy as it is goof-prbof.
 Processing your.E-6 slide films the Beseler way gives you
 total control and lets you make your own cusfom adjirst-
 ments. You can "push" the film asmuch as two stops. (With
 Ektachrome 400 film, this gives you the potential'for ASA
 1600 color)- Or you can compensate fof                                                   .a one-stop.oveq exposure (like the time you found yourself in a very brig, 3
 beach scene with ASA 400 film) simjrly by varying the de;e[-d
 oper time. Chemical reversal eliminalei the re6xp-osure step.
 Colorby Beseler E 6 Chemistry offers you improved sharp-
 ness, finer grain structure and more vivid, accurate color
 rendition - in an economical way.
 Available in a l-liter (34 oz.) kit, allowing you to mix a full
 liter of all solutions at one time, eliminating the need to
 re-mix a new batch of developer after the fourth roll, as is
 required with some E-6 chemistries.

Color by Beseler
Processing Drums
Process any brand of color paper with maximum color
quality, evenness and consistency...and in minimum
chemistry. (Great for black-and-white also!)
Here is the ultimate in processing drum design! Prints made
on any color paper, negative-positive or reversal, come out
with top_levels of color saturation and clarity, totally free of
streaks. Yet you need as little as Uz ounces of chemistry
per solution for an 8x1O-compared to three or even four
ounces per print with other processing drums.
Big Chemical Savings in Every Size
Beseler's ingenious (and patented) small-diameter drum
       with elevated chemistry trough, makes it allpossible.-{9s1Sn,
With- most print materials, the 8x1O drum requirei as little
as I% ounces of chemistrv, the 11x14 iust 3-ounces. and
the 16x20 a mere 6 ounces. Figure out what you'll save in
chemicals over a period of time, and vou'll find that a Color
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Multiple Print Processing in Smaller Sizes
Removable separators in the drum make it possible to
process two 5x7 or four 4x5 prints in the 8x10 drum. Or
two 8x10's or multiple 5x7 or 4x5 prints in the 11x14 model.
Or two 11x14's or four 8x10's in the I6y2O drum. It adds up
to ultimate speed, convenience, and even greater chemical
economies!
Professional Print Quality
Here are some "secrets" to top quality drum processing:
(1) Chemicals must not leak onto the paper before you
start processing, or there will be streaks and unevenness.
(2) When you do begin processing, chemicals must be uni-
formly applied to the entire length of the paper simultane-
ously. And (3) Chemicals must be drained with maximum
speed at the end of the process. Color by Beseler process-
ing drums achieve all of these objectives. They incorporate
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a unique, patented fast-fillfeature and an elevated chemistry
trough, which keeps all chemicals off the paper until you
rollthe drum off its feet and begin agitation. Add two remov-
able end caps, and this also means that Color by Beseler
drums are remarkably easy to clean. No chance of leftover
chemical residues contaminating the next print.





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Color by Beseler
Electric Motor Base Agitator
Manually rolling your processing drum produces excellent
results, but for ultimate convenience and repeatability, add
one of these superb motorized bases! They transport the
paper through the chemicals at a rate of 64 linear f,eet per
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negative while the print is processing. For use wi
brand drums.
Highest quality construction
Both bases have rugged, injection-molded cases which are
durable and highly resistant to chemical staining. High
torque motors turn even the biggest drums with ease, and
internal cooling fans reduce heat, prolonging motor life.
The drive wheels have "traction bands" to eliminate drum
slippage. Another special pair of neoprene bands, supplied
with the bases, slip over the drum, prevent the "driftingl'or
walking off the base that's often a problem with other units.
An adiustable foot makes it easv to level the unit for best
results. The Color by Beseler Motor Base is U.L. approved
and comes with a l2-month limited wananty.
One-way or reversible
The standard motor base rotates the drum in one direction,
which is ideal for most print processing applications. The
Deluxe model adds the option of intermittent reversible
agitation. recommended foi film processing, and for proc-
essing drums not incorporating the unique Beseler elevated
chemistry trough.
Color by Beseler
Universal Color Calculator
Get precise exposure and filtration settings-all the
information you need for printing from color slides or
color negatives.
Expose a single 4 x 5" test print through the Universal Color
Calculator and the resulting print will show an array
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colored squares. one of which will be 'neutral' or gray. The
 filter pack which produced the neutral square can be read
 directly off the test print and represents the actual filter-pack
 with which your final print should be exposed. By placing
 the permanently-mounted calibrated gray comparator over
 the gray square you can instantly tellwhether to increase or
 decrease the exposure for the final print and by how much.
freed   for additional graphs, charts. diagra'ms or otherVrence materials-allnecessarv  information can be deter
mined directly from the test print.
The Unir,'ersal Color Calculator package includes the cal-
culator itself, diffusion disk. sample test print and clear,
concise instructions.





Color by Beseler
Color Printing Filter Set
The easy, economical way to get into color printing...
 sizes to fit most filter drawer enlargers.
 Superbly accurate and tough Mylar" filters are inexpensive
as well! In the filter drawer of your black-and white enlarger,
they provide top quality color prints-and you don't have
 to wom/ about dust or fingerprints on the filters. as you do
with under-the-lens filters. Highly resistant to heat. fading
and scratches...you'll get consistently excellent results for
 years to come! Supplied in sets of 24, in seven density
gradations (from 2.5 to 50CC totalling 157.5CC) in each of
the subtractive primaries: cyan, magenta and yellow. Two
50CC red filters. for extra filtration are included. as is a 28
W filter, which is always used. Supplied in a convenient file
 storage box for easy access.
 Sizes available: 3"x3" for most 35mm enlargers; 3t7r"x3/r"
 for the Beseler 67 enlargers,S%"x5Yr" for the Beseler 23C
 enlarger; 6"x6" for most 4x5 enlargers.

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Color by Beseler
Color Printing Starter Kit
Everything you need to make 8x10 color prints when
used in conjunction with Kodak Ektaflex PCTTM products
or conventional processing materials.
Contains: custom enlarging timer (with 3-wire ground safety
outlet): metal 8x10 easel with magnetic paper positioners;
3 oz. Dust Gun (for spotless negatives and slides); universal
color calculator; set of 24 color printing filters; color printing
guide; sheet of 10 "Find-it-in-the-dark" luminescent Beseler
labels; plus the simple, step-by-step guide booklet, "How to
Make Your First Custom Color Print".

Color by Beseler
Photographic Thermometer
Features a large, 2la" glow-in-the-dark  dial, for easy dark-
room legibility. Provides the high accuracy needed for color
or black-and-white temperature control. Fully adjustable for
lifetime accuracy with built-in calibration features. A built-in
tray clip fastens the thermometer securely to any chemistry
tray. The dial features a dual scale. displaying the full range
from 600-160oF. in /ro increments, with the equivalent
Centigrade readings also shown. The Color by Beseler
Thermometer's all stainless steel and glass construction  is
your assurance of years of durability and accurate service.

Beseler Dust Gun
The all-purpose dust removalproduct  that no darkroom
should be without.
A necessary accessory for both the darkroom hobbyist and
 photographer. Dust Gun is ideal for removing dust and lint
from negatives and slides. Safe for delicate instruments,
cameras and lenses, too. because there's no danger of
 scratching. The non-flammable, non-toxic gas is triple
 filtered and non irritating to eyes, nose, throat and skin.
 Ideal for use with delicate instruments, micro-miniature
 assemblies, watch repairs and other close work. Available in
 12-ounce size with 3-way adjustable control valve,72-
ounce refill (fits most standard trigger valves) and a handy
3-ounce pocket size.





Also from Beseler:
Color by Beseler Anti-Static Cloth
Cleans negatives. slides. lenses. carriers. etc. and eliminates
static as it removes dirt and fingerprints.
Beseler Color Printing Guide
Contains clear. complete and easy to understand instruc-
tions for printing from color negatives and siides. Complete
with color correction scale, grey card. and grey scale. Three-
hole punched.
Color by Beseler Heat-Absorbing Glass
Protects negatives and slides and filters-out infrared radia-
tion to nroduce better and more saturated color nrints.
Available in 3"x3", SYz" x1Yz", 6" x6"    .

All specifications and cosmetic appearance oi products are
subject to change without notice.