Re: [Rollei] OT: B&W Development- JOBO Advice?

[Bob Shell <bob >]

A lot depends on the volume you expect to process.  Back when I was 
doing a lot of black and white film work I made the investment in a 
Jobo ATL-1000.  That was more than ten years ago and it is still going 
strong, although used less today than in the past.  It produces 
absolutely consistent negatives with minimal hassle.  I used to have a 
CPA-2, but I sold it because I just found it too much hassle to run.

Bob


On Monday, May 5, 2003, at 11:12 AM, Paul Kollas wrote:

>
> On Monday, May 5, 2003, at 05:37  AM, Fox, Robert wrote:
>
>> Just a quick question for those of you experienced in B&W 
>> development:. I'm considering buying a Jobo setup to develop medium 
>> format B&W and E-6. Are units like the CPP-2 worth the invesment?  
>> Anyone here use of these processors?
>
> "worth the investment"  is subjective, and greatly dependent upon what 
> and how much you anticipate using it for.  I have both the CPE-2plus 
> and the CPA-2, both bought used, not new.  I use the CPE-2 almost 
> exclusively, as it is useful for films and prints up to 11"x14", and 
> only requires something just over a gallon of water in the temperature 
> stabilizing tank.  The CPA's and CPP's will handle up to 'huge', and 
> require about 3 gallons of water, as i recall (i don't use it much).  
> There should be plenty of used processors around, as the rush to 
> digital runs rampant.  I certainly recommend the CPE-2plus!
>
> pk
>
>

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