Tank System 1500
The 1500 system is a highly modular, efficient, and economical roll film processing system.
It is ideal for both inversion and manual processing, as well as for rotation or machine processing.
The system has the versatility to accommodate as little as one roll of 35mm with no waste of chemistry. It is user expandable up to 10 rolls of 35mm or 12 rolls of 120.
- High efficiency
- Fast filling and dumping of chemistry
- Completely modular
- Low-cost components (spare parts/expansion modules)
- Easy to use
- Ideal for fully manual inversion-style processing
- Fully compatible with all Jobo machines, with or without lift
- Easy loading of 1501 adjustable 35/120 reels; includes duo-tab system for safe loading of 2 rolls of 120 film on each reel without risk of overlapping
The 1500 system tanks are available in the following capacities:
- 1510 1-reel tank
- 1520 2-reel tank
- 1540 4-reel tank
- 1530 expansion module (add to any 1500 system tank)
Tank System 2500
The 2500 multitank system is a versatile processing system that can process anything from roll film to LF sheet film (with the specialized 2509n 4X5 reel). The 2500 system tanks are designed for rotation processing but can also be used for long, stand, or semi-stand processing. The 2502 and 2509n reels are easy to load, do not require any special loaders, and offer professional-standard quality, with perfect, even, and repeatable results.
- High efficiency; run as few as two sheets of 4X5 with no waste of chemistry
- Modular, interchangeable reel system; run both roll film and sheet film in the same tank
- Fast filling and dumping of chemistry
- 2502 adjustable reels for 35/120 roll film include duo-tab system for safe loading of 2 rolls of 120 film on each reel without risk of overlapping
- 2509n reels for up to 6 sheets of 4X5 film
The 2500 system tanks are available in the following capacities:
- Multitank 1 #2540 – single 35mm roll
- Multitank 2 #2520 – 2 rolls or up to 6 sheets of 4X5
- Multitank 5 #2550 – 5 rolls of 35mm or 6 rolls of 120 or 12 sheets of 4×5
- Multitank 6 #2560 – 6 rolls of 35mm or 8 rolls of 120 or 12 sheets of 4×5
- Multitank 8 #2560 – 8 rolls of 35mm or 10 rolls of 120 or 18 sheets of 4×5
Tank System 3000
Soon after their introduction in 1987, Expert drums became the industry standard for sheet film processing. The totally random chemical distribution produces the world’s most even and consistent processing system. From 4X5 to 8X10, there is no better way to process sheet film or prints than with an Expert drum. Expert drums are a unique product in the world of sheet film processing; they are the only available solution for rotation processing of sheets larger than 4X5. Expert drums eliminate the need for complex and potentially damaging tray or hanger processing and are extremely easy to handle and load in the dark, especially when used for larger formats.
Expert drums are designed for use in rotation processing and require the Jobo lift accessory (#4072) when used on a Jobo processor. They can also be used manually with Jobo roller base #1509.
- Industry-standard-setting quality results
- Fast filling and dumping of chemistry
- Edge-to-edge even negatives; no mottling or other processing aberrations
- Consistent, repeatable results
- Professional high-end processing gear
- Low chemistry usage, environmentally friendly (especially when used with roller base #1509)
- Extensive instructions and processing support for Expert drums available online on Jobo’s website.
Expert drums are available for these formats:
- 3010 – 10 sheets of up to 4X5
- 3005 – 5 sheets of up to 8X10
Expert drums come with a special drying sponge rod – 3007 short sponge, 3008 long sponge. Jobo recommends replacing the sponge every 6 months
Expert drum lids are closed with pressure and friction and are easily opened with the Jobo foot pump #3360. CatLABS recommends that every Expert drum user have a foot pump (sold separately).
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