[rollei_list] Re: Jobo rotary processor
- From: "dnygr" <dnygr@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:55:13 -0500
Thor,
One reason I started using a Jobo was due to the variablity of the work local
labs did. Even good labs were not consistent.
Consistent development allows you to see how good or bad your exposures are.
Doug
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: Thor Legvold <tlegvold@xxxxxxx>
Reply-To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:02:55 +0200
>Hi Rob,
>
>thanks for the info.
>
>One reason I am attracted to the Jobo is that I (think I) can find
>good settings for my film, developer and exposure, then set it and
>forget it, letting it run automatically while I do other things.
>
>As it is I don't really have time to develop film (the local lab does
>it for me), but I could load reels in a tank and let it run while I'm
>working with other stuff.
>
>Would it work in this way?
>
>Thor
>
>On 11 Jun, 2008, at 16:22, Robert Lilley wrote:
>
>> Thor,
>>
>> If you are doing just B&W, I wouldn't bother with Jobo processors
>> but the
>> drums are great.
>>
>> I own a JoboDrum Expert 3006 drum I use for 4x5 and 5x7 sheet film
>> with
>> wonderful results. It has gearing on the front to be used with
>> some of the
>> Jobo processors but I just use it by itself atop an old Chronomega
>> 'dual
>> action agitator' drum roller. Likewise, I used the smaller Jobo
>> drums for
>> 35mm and medium format. My overall take is that B&W temperatures,
>> etc are
>> not as critical as color and so do not require the temperature bath
>> set up
>> the processors provide. In fact until I got the Chronomega roller,
>> I just
>> rolled the drums back and forth on my kitchen counter with good
>> results.
>>
>> Rob
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Thor Legvold
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 9:59 AM
>> To: rolleiusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [rollei_list] Jobo rotary processor
>>
>> I've come over a photographer selling off his darkroom equipment.
>>
>> Among other things, is a Jobo Autolab 1000.
>>
>> It looks a lot like an ATL-1500. He used it mainly for E6, if I get
>> it, I would be using it for B&W.
>>
>> A few questions.
>>
>> Is this processor any good? Recommended for B&W, or is it more
>> appropriate for colour?
>>
>> What would a well used one go for (yes, I've looked over eBay and
>> other places)?
>>
>> While I'm there I plan on picking up an easel or two, extra
>> safelights and contact sheet frames for 35mm, 120 film and 5x7 sheets.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Thor
>>
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