One very serious consideration, is how does one develop a lot of 6x9cm and 9x12cm sheet film?
I have used the Unicolor Print Tank and Uniroller so far, with varying degrees of success. I have even
tried modifying the Unicolor Print Drum to properly hold 9x12cm film. I have given up on this idea.
What I do have presently, are some homemade BZTS film tubes, and a rack, which will hold eight film tubes.
I have used this once, and it worked great. Film was fixed by hand in a tray. Not so good for FOMAPAN, I am thinking.
Also, for 6x9cm and 2X3" I have an old Nikor Tank with sheet film rack, which I have used with success.
After alot of studying and internal debating, I have decided to bite the bullet, and have settled on the JOBO 2500 system.
I have acquired a JOBO Multi Tank 5 with two 9x12cm reels, and a Multi Tank 6 with Extension Tank. Also I am planning
to acquire a Multi Tank 2, with 9x12cm reel. So with this system, I should be able to process six, twelve, or eighteen sheets
of 6x9cm or 9x12cm film. And it is good it also works with 4x5" as I have alot of that, as well as 2x3". Not sure if I can process
2x3" in the JOBO, but I will know that soon as I get it. From what I have read on the internet, the Unicolor Uniroller works great with the 2500 larger tanks. The one reel tank will be great for inversion and stand development of this film.
I'm also after the JOBO Cascade Film Washer.
Shown left: Homemade BZTS Film Tubes with Rack.
Shown Right: Nikor Tank with Sheet Film Rack for 6x9cm or 2x3".