jerry2 Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 I have no processing experience, but need a way to process film more quickly. Jobo is running a nice promotion for the ATL 1500 processor, after rebates, about $2800. I plan to process a lot of 120/220 roll film and 4x5 sheets. Any comments about this processor? Thank you in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainer_viertlb_ck Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 i am using an old atl 1000 which i bought 2.hand for 800� since i live 30km far from my lab....cause i hate to drive 2 or three times sometimes to the lab a day....which could happen especially if i am busy enough. the results are very homogen and good. no problems with 4x5" 120/220 and 35mm films with slides and negs. i made comparations with my lab and the slides which i make doesnt look more bad at all.... so i am used to do this now and i dont want to miss it anymore... wasnt so easy to installate for the consitant water temp. but now it runs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_wang Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 It's an excellent processor. You'll need to be fairly handy to install the associated plumbing, though. You also want to purchase the expert drums if you're doing sheet film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry2 Posted August 1, 2003 Author Share Posted August 1, 2003 Expert drums? Vs. what? I thought they were the only ones that you can use? I don't know the product line very well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_lawrence Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Expert drums don't fit in the ATL-1500. But I have had very even processing with both 12 and 6 sheets of 4x5 in the 2509N reels. It's an excellent processor, mine is fitted with the Jobo supplied hot water boiler supplying a tempered supply. Robert Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedharris Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 Robert is correct. It does not take the expert drums. Loading the other drums is no problem though. I also own an ATL 1000 which I have been using for 10+ years with no problems for 4x5, 120 and 220. The 1000 is virtually the same as the 1500 the only differences being in the extent to which you can enter your own variable programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedharris Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 An addendum ... you really don't ahve to worry about fancy plumbing either. The Processor will get you to the correct temperatures you just may need to wait longer if you are doing E6 or C41 for it to get up to the right temperature if you are starting with rather cold water. Yes yes they recommend a temperature controlled source but it is not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainer_viertlb_ck Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 well it change the color balance with chromes for the different temperature the water bath between the 1. and 2. bath has...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedharris Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Rainer, Not sure I follow you. The ATL 1000/1500 has an internal heater and thermostat that controls and maintains a constant temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_lawrence Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 The 1000/1500 does have an internal heater to heat the bath and the chemistry but it brings in it's wash water from an external supply, if this is not tempered to the process temperature then you are asking for problems, particularly on 6 bath E6, colour shift and emulsion reticulation being the main ones -- although there are processes that don't have an intermediate wash stage (2 bath c41). There is a 'mobile' kit available which pumps in the wash water from an accumulator that contains a water heater, but it's much more convenient to plumb it in - you DEFINITELY do need a tempered wash supply. There is also a rechargeable battery available that will keep your process going if the mains fails. Best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainer_viertlb_ck Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 ...but after installing a pressure resistant water boiler and a termostated mixer unit for the water i receive really great results. comparing directly to my lab some cromes i tend to say the atl1000 results look better than the lab cromes. i process now everything at home...this means c41 and cromes, 4x5" till 35mm and sometimes b+w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adham_mostafa1 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I am selling My ATL 1500, barely used for 2000 $, anyone interested please contact me. adham@xtremephotography.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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