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Expect to pay $400-500 for an expert drum.

Jobo is the way to go for color. But large format color E-6 and budget are not usually possible.

11x14 trays are inexpensive. I err on the side of slightly oversized trays for the developer so...

BTZS tubes would not work for E-6.

A slosher has some advantages. It has 6 individual compartments and fits in an 11x14 inch tray. So you can drop each sheet in at a different time if you need to....

Given the stated budget constraints, BTZS tubes are a great option. Relative to Jobo gear, BTZS tubes are essentially free, even f purchased new.

You can process upto 6 sheets per round, each...

Even if the reel fits, you need the internal mechanism that prevents the reel from rotating within the spinning drum. You will need to pony up for the Jobo.

Color requires more careful temperature...

That drum is pretty short. I would check to make sure it is long enough. I would get the two reel drum. You can use just one reel if you like but the longer length of the tube is easy to work with on...

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The 2500 tanks with 2509(N) reels are nice for doing lots of sheets at once if you have enough reels and tanks. But they are not so good for doing multiple batches of film because...

I use Jobo tanks on a Beseler motorized base. I sold my CPP hoping to simplify my setup since I am not doing color. So far, no regrets.

There is an excellent video showing you how it is done here:...

The 3010 drums have 10 internal tubes for 4x5.

The 3006 tubes have 6 slots for 4x5 or 5x7.

The 2500 series tanks can be used with the 4x5 reels. Those kits are cheaper but a little more fiddly....