Agfa RONDINAX 35U User Report

[janrzm]

Hi, I did a user report on the RONDINAX 35U for anyone that has acquired one of these or is considering it.

Here - http://aperturepriority.co.nz/2012/02/23/agfa-rondinax-35-u/

Highly recommended....

Cheers

Jason

 

[PMCC]

Cool. Always wondered if they worked well.

 

[Trius]

I was just looking at one of those on the auction site. I really don't need it, but if one ever falls into my hands, it's good to know they work well. The only drawback is that it's a "one holer" ... if you have a backlog of film, too bad! 😉

 

[B.J.Scharp]

The problem I've always had with the Rondinax is that they require constant agitation, otherwise part of the film is not in the developer. If you have a developer that wants limited agitation, you're out of luck.

For a `normal' type of tank that can be loaded in daylight, I recommend the Jobo 2400. I used these for several years before switching to SS tanks.

 

[ddutchison]

While I'm not personally fond of the tool (I prefer my cold steel Nikors), that is a great review - actually more of a user guide. Didn't Leica market the same tank under their own name?

 

[janrzm]

While I'm not personally fond of the tool (I prefer my cold steel Nikors), that is a great review - actually more of a user guide. Didn't Leica market the same tank under their own name?

Thanks for the kind words. Yes there was a Leitz version, there is actually one on ebay at the moment......

 

[donkee]

Old thread revival.

I just picked one of these up at a local camera store for a whole $5.00.

It looks like a nifty little machine. Can't wait to use it.

Thanks for the user guide it is very helpful.

 

[shadowfox]

You have to constantly wind the knob?
That will get tedious for 12 min. development.

Perhaps I can rig one of those Unicolor drum rotating machine to do this automatically. 🙂

 

[John E Earley]

Re-revival. My son just gave me a Rondinax 60 and a 35U along with a Durst 606 and half a dozen enlarging lenses.

I'm hoping to use the 35U fairly soon since it looks complete and in very good to excellent shape.

Thanks janrzm, your blog is really helpful.

 

[johannielscom]

I'd love to find a type 60 Rondinax. I missed one a few weeks ago at a national vending site, it went cheap... 🙁

The 35U I obtained over a year ago (EUR 10, same site) is sitting idly, I planned to x-rpocess some slide film in color chemicals with it. Someday...🙄

 

[the hoarder]

I've just acquired a 60 and a 35U, both in great condition and with the original instructions. Thank you for the great review, I'm useless at getting a 120 onto a spiral so these are going to be a godsend.

 

[B-9]

I always thought one of these would be great for traveling.
Throw it in the trunk with a few bottles of premixed chemisty, and a few binder clips.

Instant Motel lab 😉

 

[John E Earley]

Rondinax 60 and 35U by Earley Photography, on Flickr

 

[John E Earley]

A roll of TMax 400 in Ilfotec DD-x (9:1) is hanging to dry. 12.75 minutes of developing time at 20C. Looks good so far and the process couldn't be easier. The roll is from a Canon P.

 

[janrzm]

Old thread revival.

I just picked one of these up at a local camera store for a whole $5.00.

It looks like a nifty little machine. Can't wait to use it.

Thanks for the user guide it is very helpful.

Hey, you're welcome, pleased it was useful.

 

[janrzm]

You have to constantly wind the knob?
That will get tedious for 12 min. development.

Perhaps I can rig one of those Unicolor drum rotating machine to do this automatically. 🙂

It can get a little tedious, I used to listen to some music, watch a video etc....

There was a video on Youtube where someone had rigged up a motor from meccano or something similar!!

There I found it - https://vimeo.com/35453274

 

[janrzm]

Re-revival. My son just gave me a Rondinax 60 and a 35U along with a Durst 606 and half a dozen enlarging lenses.

I'm hoping to use the 35U fairly soon since it looks complete and in very good to excellent shape.

Thanks janrzm, your blog is really helpful.

That's a nice gift from your son!! That's how kids should treat their parents 🙂

Enjoy!!

 

[janrzm]

I've just acquired a 60 and a 35U, both in great condition and with the original instructions. Thank you for the great review, I'm useless at getting a 120 onto a spiral so these are going to be a godsend.

I'm lucky enough to have both as well, they're a little neglected these days since i got the JOBO. Still the 60 and the 35u are ideal for developing the odd roll, very convenient.

I was useless with the 120 spirals also, lost a few rollsl out of sheer frustration and just giving in!!