Re: Cirkut Processing

[petermarshall@xxxxxxxxx (Peter Marshall)]

> > Bear in mind, a roller processor like Durst Presto is doable at $2,000
> 
> Is this a true continuous system, IOW also a solution for 70mm 
> perforated, in 5m lengths or more?
> And no requirements to film-width, so that even cut-down single- or 
> non-perforated 70mm (to 61.5 or 60mm) can be processed?
> I need something that can do both XTOL and E-6, possibly (but less 
> necessarely) C41.

I'd look for a second hand film processor. If I'd had the space I could 
have got one very cheaply several times in the past when labs were closing 
down. However you do need to have a large throughput to justify it.

My Printo can handle test strips from about 50mm wide without problems - 
needs to be perhaps 75mm minimum length. You can put smaller bits through 
but the sometimes stick. I've never processed anything longer than 24 
inches but no reason why you shouldn't process any length. The Intro 
module could hold quite a large roll or you could keep the light off and 
allow it to feed in from anywhere.

Mine can be adjusted for a 45s, 60s, 2min or 3.5min in each solution (has 
to be the same in both of course.) I've never tried it for film though.

You also would need to put a reasonable amount of film through in a short 
time as I think the dev would rapidly oxidise - and it takes about 2.25 
litres. RA4 print dev is only useable for around a day - a little longer 
if you drain it down and store in sealed bottles between periods of use.

Peter Marshall

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