Beseler 23C with 23dga Dichroic Head

[mwoenv]

I picked up a Beseler 23C with a 23dga dichroic head in excellent condition, that came with both the diffuser and condenser assemblies. Because I can't find a manual for it, a couple of questions:

1) My understanding is that the diffuser assembly (which is simply the black tube with a translucent plastic disc on each end) is used with the hex-cell light diffuser above the diffuser assembly - is this correct? Are there any other parts or baffles in the diffuser assembly? The reason I ask is that exposure times are very long with this arrangement (almost a minute).

2) Is a conic light integrator needed to use a condenser assembly on the 23dga (which I saw in the instructions for a Beseler Dual Dischro head)?

 

[nikon_sam]

Here's a link to a Beseler manual...http://blurdotblog.com/manuals/Beseler_23cII.pdf

I have both the Diffuser & Condenser assemblies...I have the Color Head mounted and use the 8163 Light Integrator along with the set of Condensers...
Not sure what light source to use with the Diffuser but I do know that your Exposure times will be much longer...

Also take a look at this...http://www.photography-forums.com/beseler-23c-and-dga-colorhead-t91913.html

 

[mwoenv]

Thanks, I believe the Photography Forums link answers my questions. From a couple of ebay listings, I see the part number for the light integrator for the 23C is #8183.

My question was on a 23C, not 23CII, which is different. I actually have a 23CII also, which I use with anormal head in condenser mode for black and white and I already have the manual. I'm not looking for a light integrator for the 23CII but I can't tell if the part number is the same.

 

[bwcolor]

I bet that some old guy at B&H could help you out.