Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Subject: [Leica] Motorized Base Input > > I am reaching out to LUGGERS for some direction on a motorized agitation > system for developing b&w film. I have been interested in this for quite some > time and have yet to make the move. From what I can determine there are few > choices, such as: beseler, Jobo, Doran, CIBA, etc. I am soliciting your > input and direction on the usage of a motorized system and your experiences. > > As always I am grateful for your input. > > Bob Bedwell > Greensboro, NC Bob, I have a Jobo CPP-2 I am very pleased with, use it for everything from 35mm to 4x5. I would hate to go back to manual processing. Ocassionally the "pre-owned" Jobo units show up in rec.marketplace at a decent price. Jobo service is probably one of the best, so getting service or parts for a used unit is no problem. A less expensive solution is to use a motorized base such as a besler with the Jobo tanks which works pretty well. Besler motors are pretty easy to pick up at swap meets. I did burn out a motor running large expert 4x5 tank on the motorbase, finally decided to bite the bullet and by the CPP-2. You can use a automatic transmission funnel (one with a long spout available at your friendly auto parts store) to pour in the chemicals while the tank is turning on the base, to ensure even development. All in all, I would recommend the complete Jobo system, I really get good results with it, even development, no streaking, ect. Mostly running T-max in Xtol. BTW Jobo has a web page, with lots of info. Good Luck Steve sellis@zoomnet.net