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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
I want to do 4 X 5 and 8 X 10 Large negs. I don't have a darkroom
with running water, but I do have a (not completely dark) bathroom. I assume I can load Jobo tanks in the dark and do all other processing in the light -- correct? Any advantages or disadvantages of Jobo over tray-development? Is there a better way to go than Jobo? TIA, Marco |
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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
Marco Milazzo wrote:
I want to do 4 X 5 and 8 X 10 Large negs. I don't have a darkroom with running water, but I do have a (not completely dark) bathroom. I assume I can load Jobo tanks in the dark and do all other processing in the light -- correct? Yes. Any advantages or disadvantages of Jobo over tray-development? The development will probably be significantly more consistent and even. Remember, though, that the best way to develop sheet film in a Jobo is with the expert drums. These are expensive and work best only with the most current version of the CPP-2, and the model one step down. Jobo changed motors a number of times over the years, the specifics are on Jobo's site; and the big drums really need the latest motor. Moreover, these processory are quite bulky, and so you'll need a fair amount of space in your bathroom. I suppose you could set the processor in the tub, but that would involve sitting on the floor or bending over. Not good. -Peter De Smidt |
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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
Marco Milazzo wrote:
I want to do 4 X 5 and 8 X 10 Large negs. I don't have a darkroom with running water, but I do have a (not completely dark) bathroom. I assume I can load Jobo tanks in the dark and do all other processing in the light -- correct? Yes. Any advantages or disadvantages of Jobo over tray-development? The development will probably be significantly more consistent and even. Remember, though, that the best way to develop sheet film in a Jobo is with the expert drums. These are expensive and work best only with the most current version of the CPP-2, and the model one step down. Jobo changed motors a number of times over the years, the specifics are on Jobo's site; and the big drums really need the latest motor. Moreover, these processory are quite bulky, and so you'll need a fair amount of space in your bathroom. I suppose you could set the processor in the tub, but that would involve sitting on the floor or bending over. Not good. -Peter De Smidt |
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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
Marco Milazzo wrote:
I want to do 4 X 5 and 8 X 10 Large negs. I don't have a darkroom with running water, but I do have a (not completely dark) bathroom. I assume I can load Jobo tanks in the dark and do all other processing in the light -- correct? Any advantages or disadvantages of Jobo over tray-development? If you're shooting colour it's perfect. If you're shooting b&w and like to use dilute developers then it might be a problem. If you like to use a concentrated developer it's fine. I'm assuming you intend to use a processor. Something you might want to check. Some of the processors might need a cold water intake. Nick |
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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
Marco Milazzo wrote in message . ..
I want to do 4 X 5 and 8 X 10 Large negs. I don't have a darkroom with running water, but I do have a (not completely dark) bathroom. I assume I can load Jobo tanks in the dark and do all other processing in the light -- correct? Any advantages or disadvantages of Jobo over tray-development? Is there a better way to go than Jobo? TIA, Marco Hangers are the best way to develop sheet film. |
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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
Marco Milazzo wrote in message . ..
I want to do 4 X 5 and 8 X 10 Large negs. I don't have a darkroom with running water, but I do have a (not completely dark) bathroom. I assume I can load Jobo tanks in the dark and do all other processing in the light -- correct? Any advantages or disadvantages of Jobo over tray-development? Is there a better way to go than Jobo? TIA, Marco Hangers are the best way to develop sheet film. |
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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
"Peter De Smidt" pdesmidt*no*spam*@tds.*net* wrote in message
... Remember, though, that the best way to develop sheet film in a Jobo is with the expert drums. These are expensive and work best only with the most current version of the CPP-2, and the model one step down. [...] Yes, that's an important point. Specifically, the Expert Drum works only in the CPP-2, CPA-2 and ATXL-2x00. (I happen to be shopping for such hardware. Those interested can it see this URL: http://www.jobo-usa.com/products/3000.htm) |
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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
"Peter De Smidt" pdesmidt*no*spam*@tds.*net* wrote in message
... Remember, though, that the best way to develop sheet film in a Jobo is with the expert drums. These are expensive and work best only with the most current version of the CPP-2, and the model one step down. [...] Yes, that's an important point. Specifically, the Expert Drum works only in the CPP-2, CPA-2 and ATXL-2x00. (I happen to be shopping for such hardware. Those interested can it see this URL: http://www.jobo-usa.com/products/3000.htm) |
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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
On 8/3/2004 9:03 PM PGG spake thus:
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 03:08:35 +0000, Marco Milazzo wrote: I want to do 4 X 5 and 8 X 10 Large negs. I don't have a darkroom with running water, but I do have a (not completely dark) bathroom. I assume I can load Jobo tanks in the dark and do all other processing in the light -- correct? Any advantages or disadvantages of Jobo over tray-development? Is there a better way to go than Jobo? I've been using a simple Unicolor drum and roller. Cost me $30 on eBay. Works fine. Same here. No need for more expensive hardware in this department so far as I can see. Try it; it's cheap. -- Everybody's worried about stopping terrorism. Well, there's a really easy way: stop participating in it. - Noam Chomsky |
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Newbie question: Is Jobo the way to go for large format negs?
On 8/3/2004 9:03 PM PGG spake thus:
On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 03:08:35 +0000, Marco Milazzo wrote: I want to do 4 X 5 and 8 X 10 Large negs. I don't have a darkroom with running water, but I do have a (not completely dark) bathroom. I assume I can load Jobo tanks in the dark and do all other processing in the light -- correct? Any advantages or disadvantages of Jobo over tray-development? Is there a better way to go than Jobo? I've been using a simple Unicolor drum and roller. Cost me $30 on eBay. Works fine. Same here. No need for more expensive hardware in this department so far as I can see. Try it; it's cheap. -- Everybody's worried about stopping terrorism. Well, there's a really easy way: stop participating in it. - Noam Chomsky |
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