I am a recent convert to LF and have been doing my own darkroom work for many years. I have processed B&W 35 and 120 using a Unicolor film drum and roller and print both B&W and color. I have always sent out my C-41 for processing as I felt that I could not maintain the temp requirements of C-41. When I went to 4x5 I decided to get a Jobo rotary processor and picked up a CPA-2 and the 2509 reels and a couple of 2500 tanks. I also got some 2502 duoset reels as I would like to process my 35 and 120 color negs. I picked up a tank that would hold 8 rolls and tried processing 7 rolls of B&W film. Evidently this amount of film is too much for the CPA to handle as it barely rotated and I actually had to help it to rotate. I took it off the CPA to prevent damage and finished the processing on my Uniroller. I intend to use the 2500 tanks to process the 4x5 as I have used these reels with success. I looked on the Jobo website and noticed the 1500 series drums and reels. They are significantly smaller and use less chemistry. Has anyone any experience with useing these reels and tanks? Can you get good consistent developement with these reels? Any insights into useing these reels vs the 2500 reels would be appreciated.
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