I wonder how bloated the price will be?
I think I'll keep my beater CPP-2.
Nice to hear that a new CPP-2/3 is in the works! I use a late model CPP-2 with 3005 and 3010 drums. The lift arm is really a weak point with the 3000 drums. I always lift the drum with right hand as I raise the lift with my left hand.
Anyone have a brochure or spec page they can post here?
Thanks
One way to do it: http://www.largeformatphotography.in...l=1#post587727
We're extremely flattered by all the amazing interest in the new processor. We can confirm that following a production meeting at the factory in Germany last week that the project to buid a new film and print processor is very much on the cards. We are measuring interest and the final decision to go ahead with the project will be made at the end of the month. Anyone interested can register at info@firstcall-photographic.co.uk
Whilst replying to this forum other members have asked us about Expert sheet film drums from Jobo. These are very much still available and we include a picture of Rita who puts them all together at the factory.
Rodney Bates
Firstcall Photographic Ltd
Interest is here in my shop.... now how about the flimsy arm design???
Also New Tanks, New Reels, for all sizes , what will be the situation from this standpoint?
I am very optimistic , but I have to ask , where where you five years ago??.. I had to rig and purchase used 5 alts to keep my processes alive!!!
While I am happy to hear that production will be restarted, I too am concerned about the lift mechanism. It is fine with small tanks but while using the Expert drums I fear for its life.
A stronger lift should not be difficult to accomplish - perhaps automated as well so as to take that lifting up/down function away from less than careful users.
...and thank you for responding in this forum; I for one, really appreciate it.
There's no problem lifting the 3010 expert drum by the handle alone on my CPA-2 - I just don't crank it back but lift gently. The problem comes when lifting the 3063 drum: it's necessary to "assist" the crank with the other hand helping to lift the drum.
Thomas
My observations are that used expert drums sell for prices higher than what used to be new retail in the U.S.
If they are still being made, why is this the case? Is it a lack of an importer? Is there a source in Europe which will ship to the U.S. for a reasonable sum?
None of the major stores in the U.S. carry the expert drums, list them on their website as current models, or provide prices. A few stores have 1500 and 2500-series film tanks, but none have the expert tanks, or even list them for special order. I've looked at the list of U.S. distributors on the Jobo web page for the biggest states and the states around where I live. Big names were on that list...Calumet, Samy's, Glazer's...few list any Jobo darkroom supplies and none list the expert tanks. Most of the stores on that list are there because of picture frames.
You can't sell what you don't offer for sale. I would suggest recruiting a couple of suppliers in the U.S. and feeding them a favorable arrangement for selling small quantities at reasonable prices, and then support them with advertising.
Rick "only frustrated by picture of a woman making something that can't be bought new in the world's largest market" Denney
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