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

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

"Peter De Smidt" pdesmidt*no*spam*@tds.*net* wrote in message
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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)

jjs wrote:

Yes, that's an important point. Specifically, the Expert Drum works only in
the CPP-2, CPA-2 and ATXL-2x00.

....as well as the ATL-1, -2, -2 plus, and -3.

Ralf

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"Ralf R. Radermacher" wrote in message
...
jjs wrote:

Yes, that's an important point. Specifically, the Expert Drum works only
in
the CPP-2, CPA-2 and ATXL-2x00.

...as well as the ATL-1, -2, -2 plus, and -3.

Really? You might want to inform Jobo that their web site is wrong.

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"jjs" wrote:

"Ralf R. Radermacher" wrote in message
...
jjs wrote:

Yes, that's an important point. Specifically, the Expert Drum works only
in
the CPP-2, CPA-2 and ATXL-2x00.

...as well as the ATL-1, -2, -2 plus, and -3.

Really? You might want to inform Jobo that their web site is wrong.

Ralf is correct, I have the CPP2 & The ATL-3, the expert drums
work for both processors,....in fact I got a 10 sheet expert drum
with the ATL-3 when it was given to me last summer.

So, maybe someone should Inform Jobo of the error if that is in fact
what their website says.

--
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"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President,
or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918

jjs wrote:

"Ralf R. Radermacher" wrote in message
...
jjs wrote:

Yes, that's an important point. Specifically, the Expert Drum works only
in
the CPP-2, CPA-2 and ATXL-2x00.

...as well as the ATL-1, -2, -2 plus, and -3.

Really? You might want to inform Jobo that their web site is wrong.



Those are older models. I doubt Jobo is too interested in promoting items
they don't sell anymore.

Nick

In article ,
"jjs" wrote:

"Ralf R. Radermacher" wrote in message
...
jjs wrote:

Yes, that's an important point. Specifically, the Expert Drum works only
in
the CPP-2, CPA-2 and ATXL-2x00.

...as well as the ATL-1, -2, -2 plus, and -3.

Really? You might want to inform Jobo that their web site is wrong.

Ralf is correct, I have the CPP2 & The ATL-3, the expert drums
work for both processors,....in fact I got a 10 sheet expert drum
with the ATL-3 when it was given to me last summer.

So, maybe someone should Inform Jobo of the error if that is in fact
what their website says.

--
LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank

"To announce that there must be no criticism of the President,
or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong,
is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable
to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918

jjs wrote:

"Ralf R. Radermacher" wrote in message
...
jjs wrote:

Yes, that's an important point. Specifically, the Expert Drum works only
in
the CPP-2, CPA-2 and ATXL-2x00.

...as well as the ATL-1, -2, -2 plus, and -3.

Really? You might want to inform Jobo that their web site is wrong.



Those are older models. I doubt Jobo is too interested in promoting items
they don't sell anymore.

Nick

"Ralf R. Radermacher" wrote in message
...
jjs wrote:

Yes, that's an important point. Specifically, the Expert Drum works only
in
the CPP-2, CPA-2 and ATXL-2x00.

...as well as the ATL-1, -2, -2 plus, and -3.

Really? You might want to inform Jobo that their web site is wrong.