Jobo 3025 vs Catlabs CL81 vs whatever else is out there for 8x10 daylight dev

[axs810]

Would those parts happen to be on ebay right now? If so could you link me?

[tgtaylor]

I have no idea but Omar (kOh303) should be able to fix you up.

Thorax

[DKirk]

May just be my luck but I've had constant issues with a 2830 tank with X-ray film, but none with either of the 2840 extension tanks. . .

[DJG]

I don't shoot that much 8x10 either, and I have found the Unicolor print drum to be satisfactory. As others have mentioned, you can do only one sheet, but it is still easier for me than trying to completely darken my bathroom. I have three of these print drums, so I can up the production a bit.

m

If you have one of the larger Unicolor drums, like the 11x14, you can do more than one 8x10 at a time. Or four with the 16x20 (just like you can do four 4x5's in the 8x10 drum).
http://www.willwilson.com/unicolorinstructions.html

[axs810]

Koh303 (your inbox is full)

Sorry...ignore that last PM I just woke up. I was wondering if those clips are all I needed besides the drum to be able to develop 8x10 film or if there is anything else I need to look for and buy?

[Michael Cienfuegos]

If you have one of the larger Unicolor drums, like the 11x14, you can do more than one 8x10 at a time. Or four with the 16x20 (just like you can do four 4x5's in the 8x10 drum).
http://www.willwilson.com/unicolorinstructions.html

I also have the 11x14 drum, but didn't want to confuse anyone. The unicolor drums are fine unless you are developing xray film.

m

[axs810]

What's the difference with xray film?

[Lachlan 717]

What's the difference with xray film?

Many types are 2 sided.

[axs810]

Oh that's right I forgot...I got so used to ektascan b/ra I forgot there was other xray films out there lol

[AuditorOne]

I may be reading things wrong. Correct me if I am. I understand that the OP was trying to assess different systems for 8x10 film developing.

I have read several references to the 2800 print drums in this thread. It needs to be made clear, the print drum is not intended to be used for film. They were designed solely for print paper. Most films need chemical on both sides to develop the emulsion as well as to clear away antihalation layers that are frequently on the opposite side.

I have personally tried the following methods with success.
1. Tray development - Requires a dark room.
2. CL-81 Reel for 8x10 sheet film. Will accept 3 8x10 films. Used with the Jobo 2550 Multitank 5.
3. Jobo Expert Drum 3004 or 3005. One takes 4 sheets of film and the other takes 5 sheets. Considered by many to be the best option.
4. BTZS 8x10 Tubes. Each tube takes one sheet of 8x10 film.

Personally, if I am not doing individual development for each sheet I like the CL-81 reel. Once I got the hang of it I found it to be very easy to use.

If I need individual development times I use the BTZS tubes. It is a pretty slick system and is very intuitive. This system uses the least amount of chemical.