Tabletop RA4 processors

[Mick Fagan]

If they were designed for Ciba, you could also do RC black and white in them. But why?

Repeatability, print after print after print.

Plus, it makes B&W printing super quick.

Mick.

 

[markd514]

I did not modify yet. It works perfectly at 83 degrees because it does the perfect time recomended for ra4 at that temperature published by Kodak

 

[Mick Fagan]

I currently run my Durst Printo at about 29ºC and push Ilford RC stuff through it, works a treat. Been doing that for years now, maybe five years.

Mick.

 

[markd514]

Ok decision made!
the drum is the way to go when doing a few prints a week for fun. The processor is too much work to clean and fill and maintain.

 

[RPC]

And let's not forget trays are also an option for those who want the quickest and easiest way to make small quantities of prints. No repeated filling and emptying, and washing and drying of the drum each print. I much prefer it over drums because of it's ease and quickness. Develop, bleach-fix. No prewet or stop bath needed.

 

[DREW WILEY]

I classify trays as a "non-option" because of the greater risk of breathing that stuff!

 

[RPC]

According to Kodak, it is an option, they say RA-4 can be done in trays in their literature. If it bothers someone, then of course use drums. But it is a viable option for many.

 

[DREW WILEY]

Here we go again. I don't enjoy ending up in the "I told you so" camp, but it happens quite a bit.

 

[Wayne]

Shocking development, this.

Ok decision made!
the drum is the way to go when doing a few prints a week for fun. The processor is too much work to clean and fill and maintain.

 

[markd514]

According to Kodak, it is an option, they say RA-4 can be done in trays in their literature. If it bothers someone, then of course use drums. But it is a viable option for many.

They do list it. I tried it, and do not like it because i found that i need 1 nitrile glove for handling the paper....tongs dont work because you cant see or feel. I dont like sitting in the dark for 4 minutes or whatever it takes.
I find the drum a piece of cake even if i want 10 prints one day or evening.

 

[markd514]

I had to buy it because i am an engineer and it was fun to see, but not to operate unless doing quantity.

 

[markd514]

I saw no better results. Maybe consistency across 10 of the same but who cares? It is for me.

 

[fotch]

Here we go again. I don't enjoy ending up in the "I told you so" camp, but it happens quite a bit.

 

[philphux]

Does anybody have experience with the Thermaphot ACP 200?
I just got one but it didn't come with a manual.
Thanks in advance,
Phil

 

[DREW WILEY]

I've got a nice Thermaphot in storage and have never even plugged it in yet. It came with a binder of notes but no original manual. So I'm
looking for one too!

 

[philphux]

The manufacturer told me today that there is no digital version but he can send one a copy for 25,- €.

 

[Dusepulchre]

ACP 505 manual

Hello,
Still looking for a manual?
I have a pdf of the ACP-505's one... if it'd help.
I am new here, and I don't know if I can link it here, so please private mail me if you need it... ;-)
Best regards,
Fred

 

[mnemosyne]

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

The link to the pdf is broken, but you could always write a PM to the poster

 

[frobozz]

Not sure what went wrong with that link, but I added a reply with one that definitely works (as of right now!)

Here it is for this thread too:

http://backglass.org/duncan/darkroom/thermaphot_acp200_manual.pdf

Duncan

 

[Dusepulchre]

Here is the link to the ACP 505 manual... If usefull to anybody... ;-)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ah0k1sm6pfdx1jx/Thermaphot ACP 505.pdf?dl=0

 

[DREW WILEY]

Yes. Thanks for the link. I downloaded a copy. I've got one of these machines still wrapped up, but without a manual. Too many remodeling
chores at once. But I'll get around to it.

 

[ericdan]

Is there still any tabletop RA4 processors like Ilford ICP42 being produced today?

 

[Wayne]

The ICP itself hasn't been available new in quite a few years, and neither ( I think) has its Thermaphot counterpart. Don't know about others of their kind.

 

[AgX]

Is there still any tabletop RA4 processors like Ilford ICP42 being produced today?

Thermaphot still offer their complete ACP range, which is 7 processors.

 

[Wayne]

The Thermaphot UCP processors (that did Ilfochrome and RA-4) were the counterpart to the Ilford ICP-42 (and Cap 40?) units. Those are not available new AFAIK. As Ag says other lines are available.

The ICP itself hasn't been available new in quite a few years, and neither ( I think) has its Thermaphot counterpart. Don't know about others of their kind.