Thank you Frans Tomeij from for the transfer.Īnd thank you André Bijma to record this voice over for me. Thanks to Johannes Bockemuehl from Jobo for lending me the system. If you don’t have the reversal chemistry for b/w you can start with b/w negative and get good results very fast. The drum is easy to load, it is well build, you don’t need any extra’s, only a darkroom and the photo chemicals. My general thoughts on this Jobo Expert Super8 processing drum is positive. Because that will save you as lot of handling. Maybe it’s because I am used to do reversal processing? You will be happy if you can use this super8 drum together with a CPP-3 machine from Jobo. I am surprised that the reversal processing looks better than the negative processing. I left the negative as negative in the scan, so you see the difference. View the test result and pay attention to the density.ĭo not pay attention to the movement of the image in this video, this is not important now, we do not test the camera nor do we test the scanner. Make sure to change the water during the wash a few times because there will be some chemistry left from the previous bath. I used the roller block during processing to keep the tank in movement. The super8 film is now fully developed.įilling the tank with chemistry or water works best if you hold the tank under a small angle. The image might be a little dark, but that isn’t important, again we should ask ourselves the question, is this evenly processed? And I say yes it is. I open the tank and re-expose the film followed up by a second developer, a wash and a fixing bath. So I pre-wash, then the first developer, a wash, a bleach, a wash, a clearing bath. I used the exact same chemistry and recipe that I always use for Kodak Tri-X film. I followed the same steps for processing as the first b/w reversal part, but then I noticed that the temperature dropped by a few degrees Celsius, so I tried to compensate this by extending the first developer’s processing time. So the full 15 meter film, the way it should be done. The second cartridge was developed in 1 run. I can use this data for the actual processing. I used the clock I also use for the actual processing so you always time the exact same way. I timed with my darkroom clock how long it takes to fill the complete tank with chemistry (6 seconds), and how long it needs to let it run empty (8-9 seconds). Now I am ready to put the processing drum in the large tank and close the lid. I loaded the processing drum with the emulsion side of the film outwards. At the end I secure the film with a rubber band. I must keep the film under a certain amount of tension to make sure the super8 film stays in the spiral. I hold the roll of super8 in one hand and turn the processing drum clockwise with my other. I lock the film on one side with a small pin that punches the film, and thus holds it exactly in its place. After all this must be eventually performed in total darkness. First, I use scrap film in a daylight situation to learn how this feels. (used to be known as Fotodave, the creator of LC-1 developer formula for lith films)Once the processing drum is on the roller block it can be loaded with super8 film. I apologize that this is not directly alt-photo related. Again, it is completely FREE.Īnd I can attach a picture too if enough people ask about it. Just let me know who you are, what you do photographically, and we will make the arrangement. I prefer to give it to an institution or school, but it doesn’t have to be that way. I have been on this mailing list when it just started, so I thought I would like to give it to someone on this list if there is still a use of this equipment. You will have to be in Michigan (near Ann Arbor) and come and pick it up yourself or have someone else come and pick it up for you if you are from out of state. The only thing I cannot handle packing and shipping. I have many drums and reels for the processor as well. The mechanical parts will probably need cleaning and lubricating. As it is not connected to any water system, I stopped it, but at least I know the electronic part is still working. Yesterday I powered it up, and the panel says “Cleaning.” That is the pre-wet stage if I remember correctly. Then I moved to a new place and it has stayed in the basement all this time. Hi, I have an ATL-2000 Jobo Processor (film or paper) that I would give away completely FREE.
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