RE: [Leica] Roller processing

["Lee, Ken" <ken.lee@hbc.com>]

Jeff

If I remember correctly, the CPE-2 does not handle the Expert drums which do
a wonderful job on LF film so it may not work for Carl.  I use the plastic
reels in my CPP-2 unit with the 1500 series drums. I can process 8 rolls per
pass, so I have 16 reels. I can't wait for them to dry either. For a couple
of years I had a side line which required me to process and mount 40+ rolls
in a weekend, so I loved my Jobo. I keep a CPE-2 as backup. I no longer need
the thru put, but the equipment has payed for itself so even though it is
now overkill, I use it.

Ken

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Jeff S [SMTP:segawa@netone.com]
> Sent:	Thursday, May 14, 1998 12:03 PM
> To:	leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject:	Re: [Leica] Roller processing
> 
> Be careful to select drums and reels intended for rotary processing--not
> all
> are, and development can  be very uneven. Patterson reels + tanks, for
> instance, should NOT be used in this manner. I'm pleased with Jobo's tank
> and reels, though I may switch to stainless steel reels at some point,
> else
> get  more plastic reels, as it's a pain waiting for them to fully dry
> between batches (But...those convertible plastic reels handle 35, 2x120
> and
> 220, which means you get a whole lot of film processed using very little
> chemistry). I intend to buy a CPE-2 w/lift at some point. Don't think it
> looks like much for the $$ (like a $500 dishpan), but the notion of just
> plugging it in and letting the temperature take care of itself is alluring
> :-)
> 
> I got my start with Nikor SS tanks and reels, but you can keep the tanks!
> Pretty, but sometimes tough to get the lids off the things, and I think
> temperature is more prone to fluctuation as opposed to the plastics, which
> insulate better. As these also tend to dribble, I'd not be keen to use
> them
> on a roller.
> 
> Jeff
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Carl Socolow <csocolow@microserve.net>
> >I presently hand process my b&w on steel reels in steel cans. I'd like
> >to use a motorized base and continue to use the same cans and reels. I
> >do both 35mm and 120. Does anyone do this? Do I have to go to a
> >dedicated system of base and drums? Can I mix and match equipment? My
> >assistant would also like to process his 4x5 and 8x10 sheets this way
> >rather than tray processing as he has been doing.
> >
>