6/2/2023 0 Comments Used jobo procssor![]() I also didn’t want to invest in a new development system. I have to pay attention and be consistent with my home development. I’ve been looking for a compact and easy to use the system to help even out my development. Nikon FE2 – AI Nikkor 24mm 1:2.8 – Eastman Double-X ASA-200 – Cinestill Df96 (Stock) 5:00 27C Fuji GSW690II – EBC Fujinon-SW f=65mm 1:5.6 – Kodak Plus-X ASA-125 – LegacyPro L110 (1+63) 9:30 20C Minolta Maxxum 9 – Minolta Maxxum AF 28-135mm 1:4-4.5 – JCH Streetpan 400 ASA-200 – CineStill Df96 (Stock) 5:00 20C Minolta Maxxum 9 – Minolta Maxxum AF 24mm 1:2.8 – Agfa APX 25 ASA-25 – Adox Rodinal (1+50) 9:30 20C There are enough of these rubber bands provided to help keep things aligned. And then on the larger unit (3x 35mm unit), near the bottom, do the same thing. If you’re working with Paterson tanks (2x 35mm unit), a band below the small ridge will hold the tank in the proper spot and prevent tracking, which will cause your sensor to move out of alignment. These bands also offer means to keep the tank in the right spot on the base. The best part is that nothing is permanently attached you can quickly move the sensor units to another tank since you ‘attach’ the units to your tank with the provided rubber bands. As I mentioned earlier, you can run the processor without the sensor unit you will have uneven processing. Thankfully you can dry run the tank to get things aligned right. It took a few tries to get things on just right. The biggest issue is getting the tank mounted sensor unit appropriately aligned. It is easy to get up and run with only two switches to remember. Overall, the B’s Processor is easy to operate. Holga 120N – Optical Lens 1:8 f=60mm – Kodak TMax 100 ASA-100 – Ilford Ilfotec LC29 (1+19) 7:00 20C Nikon FE2 – AI Nikkor 135mm 1:2.8 – Ilford Delta 100 ASA-100 – Ilford Ilfotec LC29 (1+19) 5:45 20C Rolleiflex 2.8F – Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm 1:2.8 – Fomapan 100 ASA-100 – FPP Cup ‘O Joe (Stock) 13:30 20C Minolta Maxxum 9 – Minolta Maxxum AF 100mm 1:2.8 MACRO – Shanghai GP3 ASA-100 – FPP Cup ‘O Joe (Stock) 13:30 20C When the sensor isn’t aligned, it will only spin in a single order. When you attach the grey sensor unit to your tank, it will control the timing for all three modes and rotation direction when aligned right. You’ll note a space labelled sensor area and a red LED on the top of the base. The base is only one part of the equation the second part is the sensor unit. You risk destabilising the whole system at full speed rotation (3). But make sure to only use the wobble wheels in pulse mode (1) or slow rotation (2). Once I put on the wobble wheels, that evened things out, and the line vanished. In the first few rolls, I found a line at the top roll of the film. But where I found them helpful is with the large tank. I always ran with a full tank, either 500mL in my minor or 1000mL in the big. I initially didn’t overthink these, as I figured they were designed for those who used the lower amount of chemistry in the tank. One of the more exciting parts of the developer is the addition of the wobble wheels. Overall I find the machine well built it isn’t waterproof but is certainly splash-proof, which when working around chemistry is essential. My favourite part is the heavy-duty rubber-coated switches that control the processing mode and the power. The exterior body is 3D printed, but the internals are fabricated from metal, and the external gears and wheels are moulded plastic with proper rubber gaskets. But can support most standard processing systems.ĭon’t let looks fool you despite its outward appearance, the B’s Process is a solidly built machine. But someone in the Negative Positives Podcast Facebook group turned me towards the B’s processor. Sadly these aren’t yet for sale, and given the technology behind them, they weren’t going to be an affordable option. Last year I had the chance to try out one such system, the AuRA film processor, and it certainly made an impression on me and my processing. But what about something new, using modern solutions. And on the opposite end of the spectrum are the Besler and Unicolor Cibachrome bases and tanks. Sure there is the original Jobo system, but these are completely closed systems that often carry a high startup cost. When it comes to assistance with long processing times or the need for constant agitation, there aren’t that many options out there today.
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