Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have the 11X14 Nova tank. While I bought it for colour, I use it mostly for black and white. My time is limited (isn't everyone's) so I like the idea of leaving the chemistry in the unit at all times. When I get home from work, I turn the heater on (my darkroom is about 60 F in the winter). By the time I finish supper, I can go into the darkroom and print for an hour or 2. When I am finished, I cover each slot and leave... no clean up time. Instead of an hour preparation and clean up time, I am able to spend the whole time printing. I love it. Ken > -----Original Message----- > From: Bill Lawlor [SMTP:wvl@marinternet.com] > Sent: Monday, December 13, 1999 6:53 PM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] Re: Nova Processor > > I had a Nova processor for 8X10 color prints. It was convenient and > worked without any problems. I sold it for two reasons; I wanted to > print larger sizes and I discovered Tetenal Mono PK ambient > temperature color (RA-4) chemistry. I do prints up to 20 X 24 at any > room temperature with the Mono PK and a second hand Ciba roller motor > and drums. I occasionally do 11X14 and larger b&w prints in the drums > too when I have only a few to print and don't want to set up the > trays. The only "drawback" to the Nova system is that you must work > in total darkness for a few minutes and hand agitate the prints up > and down with a clothespin-like clamp. Jobo markets the Novas in the > USA. Their catalogue and website has a lot of information about Nova > and other systems. BTW, you can do color prints in trays too in total > darkness. > > Regards, Bill Lawlor > --