Richard Knoppow wrote: >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Edward C. Zimmermann" <edz@xxxxxxx> > > >>I seem to like archaic bits of bakelite darkroom doo-dads >>and even more daylight >>tanks. I found a device called the "Optrochrom Automat" >>for 120 rollfilm. >> > I wonder if this is similar to the Agfa daylight loading >tank. That tank is arranged to strip off the paper backing >and thread the film on the developing reel. The Agfa tank >was not called Optochrome but I have a vague memory of >seeing ads for it and its being similar. > I am not familiar with either the Optochrom Automatt nor the Agfa tank, but I have something that sounds similar. Mine is called the Loadomat 20, made by Prime Photo Products, Inc., of Los Angeles, California. It claims to be a "Daylight loading tank for all makes of 120, 620 and similar films." I have the instruction manual, so if I can be of any help, please let me know. Leigh ============================================================================================================= To unsubscribe from this list, go to www.freelists.org and logon to your account (the same e-mail address and password you set-up when you subscribed,) and unsubscribe from there.