Agfa used to make a similar tank: https://emulsive.org/articles/revie...ht-film-processing-tank-the-agfa-rondinax-35u I think Leica sold a rebranded version. It's been out of production for a long time.
Agfa introduced this idea of daylight-loading. They made 3 different models.
This idea has been taken over by Jobo, though with a tank that very much resembles their other modern-type tanks, in the 60's and made it into the 2000's.
I myself have repeatedly doubted the benefit of such tank for a experienced user. Unless maybe he is physically limited in loading a spiral.
That Ralph did not take that advanced Jobo version instead very much surprises me.
Agfa introduced this idea of daylight-loading. They made 3 different models.
This idea has been taken over by Jobo, though with a tank that very much resembles their other modern-type tanks, in the 60's and made it into the 2000's.
I myself have repeatedly doubted the benefit of such tank for a experienced user. Unless maybe he is physically limited in loading a spiral.
That Ralph did not take that advanced Jobo version instead very much surprises me.
I was unaware of a Jobo version and being one-handed got me to the Labbox... we'll see.Agfa introduced this idea of daylight-loading. They made 3 different models.
This idea has been taken over by Jobo, though with a tank that very much resembles their other modern-type tanks, in the 60's and made it into the 2000's.
I myself have repeatedly doubted the benefit of such tank for a experienced user. Unless maybe he is physically limited in loading a spiral.
That Ralph did not take that advanced Jobo version instead very much surprises me.
Agfa introduced this idea of daylight-loading. They made 3 different models.
This idea has been taken over by Jobo, though with a tank that very much resembles their other modern-type tanks, in the 60's and made it into the 2000's.
I myself have repeatedly doubted the benefit of such tank for a experienced user. Unless maybe he is physically limited in loading a spiral.
That Ralph did not take that advanced Jobo version instead very much surprises me.
good idea.I ordered the optional crank!Jobo stopped production of the 2400 daylight tank a number of years back. Secondary sellers are asking ridiculous prices for them. The LabBox offers more and being closer in design to a Rodinax, easier to use. Get the crank for the LabBox, when I had a Rodinax, constantly turning the knob was annoying.
Worth while option.good idea.I ordered the optional crank!
Good idea thanks for the tip!Worth while option.
I use mine on a stainless steel countertop and can stop it from moving around while cranking with one hand by putting a folded wet kitchen towel underneath it.
Still crank "gently" of course.
a changing bag is not an option for me.never worked well for me but mainly, being one-handed now, I'm hoping the Labbox will be much easier to load.Yes, it was only for 35mm. But then you could handle it just like a standard tank, roll it or invert it.
Yes, it is long time no more offered by Jobo, but nearly all my photo stuff I bought used locally, so that would work out for me, sooner or later..
One argument for a daylight-loading tank to be used by experienced users is the chance tp process film during a travel, in a hotel room. Well, a changing bag and a standard tank will not take much more volume than a daylight.-loading tank, especially seen the bottles, graduates and such. Remains only the cost for that changing bag.
a changing bag is not an option for me.never worked well for me but mainly, being one-handed now, I'm hoping the Labbox will be much easier to load.
What about an anti-slip mat? The ones that are foamy, they’re inexpensive and readily available.
a friend will help me with the assembly and we will sacrifice a few films to get familiar with the operation.Imago's online video tutorials go a long way to understand the system. I watched them all at least ten times and can't wait to get started.Sorry about your unfortunate circumstances.
I messed around with my LB this morning a bit trying to visualize your situation and I think with some practice it could work.
Assembling the reel and such probably will be a bit rough but once done it can stay that way.
Assembly needs to be done correctly, most issues with the LB is related to not assembling things properly.
If anything, a way to secure the LB to a work surface would certainly go a long way to make things easier, especially for when removing 120 film backing paper.
It works fine with the right types of Film.
Be prepared to waste a few rolls while figuring out the quirks tho.
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/mystery-incompatible-films-with-lab-box.174452/
LIST OF FILM WITH PET BASE
These films can't be loaded in Lab-Box 120 Module and can be hard to clip in Lab-Box 135 Module:
JCH 400
Rollei Infrared
Rollei 80s
Rollei Superpan 200
Rollei 400s
Fomapan 100
Fomapan 200
Fomapan 400
Bergger 400 120
CatLABS X FILM ISO 80 120
Arista film
Astrum film
Lomography Earl Grey B&W 100
I'm exclusively using Ilford 120 films these days and the 120 model does not have to cut film anyway.But chances that you get one in hand are rising. It meanwhile seems, the majority of rebranded films are of current stock of Agfa, and thus on PET base..
That's what I was thinking; maybe a desk lamp like there was an older pencil sharpeners.I use a wet kitchen towel, same idea.
I believe it could use some clamp or weight to hold it put tho for some things like the 120 paper removal I mentioned.
It's pretty light.
That's what I was thinking; maybe a desk lamp like there was an older pencil sharpeners.
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