Ciba-Ilford Cap 40 Processor is avaiable locally with some other lab equipment. Does this have a current application?
Ciba-Ilford Cap 40 Processor is avaiable locally with some other lab equipment. Does this have a current application?
I don't know -- I gave mine away.
Wilhelm (Sarasota)
It can be "re-geared" for RA-4. The change involves replacing the cogged pullies and belt. I have some links somewhere. I'll see if I can dig them up.
I have a paper copy of an article in which a man named Tom Barnes describes the conversion as "replacing the existing drive pulley with a 1.62" diameter by 0.59" pulley with 0.10" x 0.05" flanges. The outer diameter of the pulley including the flanges is 1.82". The drive hole is .312" (5/16") in diameter. Replace the drive belt with a Craftsman 99007-001 or equivalent. This is the timing belt from a Craftsman model 315.11701 belt sander. Install the belt with the flat side toward the pulley." He goes on to describe using RA-4RT chemicals and his replenishment rate as 28 ml per 8x10 print every 10 to 12 prints. He changes his rinse water in the third bath at the same time. This pulley and belt combination gives him 4 min 30 seconds for an 8" print and 6 min 35 seconds for a 20" long print. While the print will receive 45 seconds of wash contact in the third bath, a longer wash period is recommended following its exit from the processor.
I've yet to convert mine but plan to next spring or summer. Let me know if you convert yours and how it goes for you.
A learning curve plots learning (y or dependent variable) against time (x or independent variable). A shallow learning curve is one that takes more time, a steep learning curve takes less time.
I'm sorry to jump into this thread with a slightly unrelated post, but is there any traditional way to print slide film anymore?
I'm armed with a Wisner 4x5 Technical Field and a lot of hope. I got this. Oh, and my name's Andrew.
Thanks all, I guess its headed for the scrap yard.
Neal
Not as far as I know.Originally Posted by alavergh
I gave my CAP-40 away as well but kept the Durst Printo.
Drums should still be good for any number of things, including RA4.
Neal,
Are you looking for a way to use it or looking for a buyer?
Kenny
A learning curve plots learning (y or dependent variable) against time (x or independent variable). A shallow learning curve is one that takes more time, a steep learning curve takes less time.
Good question.
I don't know if any labs are still doing type R printing. I used to have Fuji make some type R prints many moons ago.
The other method would be an internegative. For all of the work involved, digital printing would be the way to go in today's world
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