Want to Buy 12x16 Nova Print Processor

[Griffin Miller]

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a 12x16 3 slot Nova print processor for RA-4. Had been using trays up until this point but no longer have the space for such a setup. Willing to drive a decent distance to pick one up to avoid shipping if possible, but at this point I'd be happy just to find one anywhere in the US.

Posting here as a sort of last resort since I've been searching for a few months within the US to no avail. Will most likely fabricate my own if I'm unable to locate one, but would prefer the real deal.

Thanks!

 

[emeraldcity_grain]

These units are like finding hens teeth.
I was fortunate to acquire 4 slot 16x20 in great shape during the Covid pandemic.
In a local Craigslist garage sale ad of all places. Just one in a pile of random items under a carport.
It’s quite a heavy unit, even empty; meant to stay stay in one place. It’s fantastic larger prints for small darkrooms like mine.
Best of luck on your search.

 

[mshchem]

No better way to process color prints

 

[logan2z]

I have a 4-slot Monochrome model that I'm not currently using, but that won't help you for RA-4.

Good luck with your search.

 

[Griffin Miller]

These units are like finding hens teeth.
I was fortunate to acquire 4 slot 16x20 in great shape during the Covid pandemic.
In a local Craigslist garage sale ad of all places. Just one in a pile of random items under a carport.
It’s quite a heavy unit, even empty; meant to stay stay in one place. It’s fantastic larger prints for small darkrooms like mine.
Best of luck on your search.

I've heard several stories of folks finding them on there, have been checking almost everyday for quite some time to no avail unfortunately.

No better way to process color prints

I've heard this as well, that's why I'm after one!

 

[RJ-]

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a 12x16 3 slot Nova print processor for RA-4. Had been using trays up until this point but no longer have the space for such a setup. Willing to drive a decent distance to pick one up to avoid shipping if possible, but at this point I'd be happy just to find one anywhere in the US.

Posting here as a sort of last resort since I've been searching for a few months within the US to no avail. Will most likely fabricate my own if I'm unable to locate one, but would prefer the real deal.

Thanks!

It must be deja vu seeing all of the near miss posts. I have a no longer needed 20x16 2 slot Nova print processor for RA-4 although it's not within driving distance, located in London England. The students in our darkroom use it now and then for printing black and white too. I don't use it much - the 24x20inch quadprocessor is incredibly practical since 4x 24x20 inch trays makes huge demands on any small London darkroom.

 

[Richard Man]

I bought a 16x20 unit from UK and had it shipped to California. Sadly, not using it much but hesitant to give it up....

 

[pentaxuser]

I have a 4-slot Monochrome model that I'm not currently using, but that won't help you for RA-4.

Good luck with your search.

Well provided the temperature of the room in which it is placed is about 20C or higher then developing RA4 can be done satisfactorily from what the late PE and others have said

Just a thought, hoping it helps the OP

pentaxuser

 

[Griffin Miller]

I have a 4-slot Monochrome model that I'm not currently using, but that won't help you for RA-4.

Good luck with your search.

If you're willing to let it go, let me know. I've been doing RA4 at room temp in trays up until this point so I wouldn't mind a non-heated unit. Thanks @pentaxuser for pointing this out as well.

I bought a 16x20 unit from UK and had it shipped to California. Sadly, not using it much but hesitant to give it up....

Same goes here, though I understand the hesitation to sell it. If you do decide to give it up, I'm still looking!

 

[guangong]

Luckily, I bought one when they were first appeared on the market. I must clean mine up an begin using it again.
I was unaware that they are no longer available. When were they discontinued?

 

[bdial]

According to Imaging Warehouse, they are doing a redesign, and launching a new series in 2024, they don’t show any of the processors we know and love for sale on their website, https://www.theimagingwarehouse.com/Products/Nova-Print-Processors. I don’t know when they committed to doing a new series, sometime during Covid, apparently.