> -----Original Message----- > From: Ryan K. Brooks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Could someone knowledgeable in the art of drum based b/w > film processing > help me out? I'm looking for something for small volumes > (~2-3 rolls of > 135 or 120, or maybe 4x5 in the future) of b/w film > processing. There > seem to be a lot of things out on ebay, but it's a bit hard > to make an > educated guess as to a decent system.
The 2 most common ones are Jobo and Paterson. Both have their adherents, which seems to depend mostly on which one you started with. The Jobo seems a little more solid to me (I've owned and used both), and Hewes reels are available to fit, so I go with them. You probably want the 1500 series for 35mm and 120. The 1520 will take 2 reels of 35mm, 1 of 120. There are various extension sleeves available to do more reels. Many people do 4x5 in the same trays they use for print processing. The bigger Jobo drum processors, and the BTZS tubes are popular too. I'd probably invest in the Jobo drum if I were to get more into LF. Don't use a Yankee tank. tv
