hands free film developing | AGO Film Processor

[guptageneralstores]

This is a solid, solid direction to go to for film. An automated development system will encourage a lot more to shoot film long term and more regularly. Not to mention, after your tests of what works best for you, you can get consistent results with the exact same methods down to the amount of agitation.

[macgor]

🤔 After all, it looks useless for experienced photographer.

[trevorjacques_]

For b/w it will certainly be worth adjusting/shortening dev times due to the continuous agitation - though this is quite dependant on the particular film stock in my experience.

[DeeRosa]

His hair flow is just on another level right now. Like I know he has a comb on standby at all times.

[sorinflorea]

How do you empty the tank? How does that process look like?

[GTAYLOR]

I used to develop black and white when I was at university and photo editor of school news paper. I feel like at the cost today I need to get back into it to at least save money by developing my own b&w.

[jason-]

The better comparison isn’t to the 1.2 offerings, it’s to the $700 Nikkor Z 85 1.8 S. I’m skeptical the Sony is materially better, let alone an extra $1, 100 better.

[ZippyDChimp-mrtf]

Whoa Nellie…at that price? First off, I too only process black and white and to be quite honest, find it to be a little therapeutic. I can see the benefit of something like this if I was processing dozens of rolls of the same film at the same time, but thankfully, I don't.

[rgrbrn]

I was waiting for that video!!! I think I need one. I think I have a big lack on having a standardised process and AGO could help me on that. Sure it’s not cheap, but what is cheap in 2024?

[theblackandwhitefilmproject]

I understood eg the Ilford system - 4 inversions for 10 seconds then rest for 1 minute gives more contrast than constant agitation. Your thoughts? Also, is there a time delay in changing the chemicals? Regards.

[blende.]

Very interesting gadget, but I prefer shaking by hand. I know it’s old school but I like it.

[sethpotterphoto]

Sounds like a useful gadget. I don’t shoot film but I’ve got so much respect for y’all that do.

[Brenden_Hayles]

What do you do to recover the silver from your own home developing?

[ToniLovesSkateboarding]

If you're getting that for the Df96 Monobath, you are hahahaha.

[StuartWeir]

Less chemicals also means less environmental impact!

[itzyamancam]

Ah yes, some Matt Day content before bed.

[StrongerandSmarter]

Your leatherman is also a Levelman 😂

Looks Like a useful Gadget ! Very informative Video, Thank you Matt !

[ZachSaintWard]

Definitely interested in something like this. Curious how well it would work for E6🌝

[williamotto]

Never developed film. Do you still need a darkroom with this processor?

[KeegsCook]

Wow this is cool. I shoot mostly color so it's always been a daunting idea to develop at home but this could certainly push me to do that. Very nice Matt, thanks!