Since 1923, the company
JOBO has been building equipment for darkrooms and photographic laboratories in
Gummersbach, Germany. A while ago they introduced
a new analog processor, the CPE-3 as well as several laboratory kits. Under the motto “Get real. Go analog” the company is trying to follow
the trend of increased sales by film manufacturers. Here the former leading manufacturer of
laboratory equipment sees significant growth, especially with roll and sheet
films.
Already five years ago
Jobo introduced the professional Jobo CPP-3 processor which they consider indispensable
for processing sheet film in their Expert Drums. With the introduction of the more affordable
CPE-3 Jobo offers a solution for smaller budgets as well.
The Jobo CPE-3 allows the
development of both color and black and white films. After attaching tanks or drums to the
processor, they are automatically rotated alternately in both directions. This ensures optimal uniformity and
repeatability. In addition, the
temperature-controlled water bath ensures exact development results. The unit can develop sheet film up to 9x12 cm
(4x5 inch) and paper sizes up to 30x40 cm (12x16 inch). In addition it can develop all types of film
from 35mm to medium format roll film.
Jobo CPE-3 with Jobo Lift
Chemicals and developing
drums are kept in the same thermostatically controlled 9-liter water bath. The temperature is continuously adjustable
from 20 ° to 40 ° degrees Celsius (68˚F to 104˚F) within +/- 0.2 °. A red light indicates the operation of the
heater. All bottles and containers have
a designated place. Thus, the water level is constant and ensures optimal
temperature control.
The semi-automatic
processor CPE-3 has an estimated cost of 1190 euros. The significantly more precise working and
easy-to-use Jobo lift is available as CPE-3 with the lift kit for around 1590
euros. The lift kit alone is priced at
489 euros.
Jobo Starter Kit L
For starters in the analog
laboratory with its own black and white film developing, Jobo offers three different laboratory
kits. The small kit with the Jobo tank
1510 offers everything in needed in order to start immediately with the
development of 35 mm black and white film. It includes a developing tank, film
reel, two bottles, two graduates, a set of film clips and a thermometer.
The Laborkit M contains
the larger 1520 developing tank, which can accommodate two 35 mm films or two
120 roll films. For easy, archival washing, the Jobo Cascade film washer is
included also.
The Laborkit L is supplied
with the even larger 1540 developing tank.
Also included is a roller base which enables particularly efficient
rotary development with minimal chemical consumption.
All of the Jobo laboratory
kits offer the analog photographer a price advantage of over 40 percent with
savings of 89, 129 or 189 euros respectively.
Now Jobo announced that, in
order to open up the topic of silver halide photography to a broader public
beyond the darkroom, Johannes Bockemühl-Simon, managing director of JOBO
International GmbH, decided to take action himself. He has founded JOBO artisan
to rekindle the fascination of analog photography. The heartpiece is a 270
square feet darkroom with 5 enlargers, from the Leitz Focomat to the JOBO LPL 4
× 5, all with color heads or with variable
contrast heads. The laboratory also has a wet area with JOBO CPP-3 and CPE-3 in
addition to film dryers and paper dryers. The 1290 square foot studio with a flash
system and conference area offers the ideal setting for portrait photography or
still life photography
JOBO Artisan will be offering
a portrait workshop in July, and a traveling workshop in the
Elbsandsteingebirge nature park with large format cameras in August.
Participants will be provided Chamonix large formatl cameras for the duration of
the work shop at no charge.
The increased focus on
analogue photography is also reflected in the expansion of JOBO's online
product range. From now on analog films from Fuji, Kodak and Ilford in the
sizes from 35 mm up to the large format in 8 × 10 are offered. Chemistry and photographic
papers are to follow.
The JOBO artisan Studio
also serves as a stage for the premium large-format cameras from Chamonix.
Interested parties can arrange appointments for a personal consultation with a
guided tour through the studio and the darkroom in order to experience the
silver halide photography in action.
For further information go
to www.joboartisan.com
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Dave Bowman wrote:
ReplyDeleteStill have my CPE-2 Plus, which I use for my processing. Judging by the high price of this CPE-3 it looks like the price of mine has suddenly shot up, especially as they look identica