For Sale

2009

 
 

Nova Quad Print Processor - 20” x 16”


This is a great unit to develop prints.  There are for slots allowing you to develop, fix, and rinse (selenium etc) all in one temperature controlled unit.  This does everything that trays does in less than 1/8 the space AND it maintains constant temperature AND it allows you to keep you developer (fixer, etc) around for much longer because it doesn’t oxidize due to 1) the small exposed surface area of the vertical slots and 2) the covers that further limit exposure to the air.  I have used this unit and kept developer in there for more than a week with no degradation of the developer (this I tested with a controlled experiment).


Once you use one of these you will never go back to trays (or the Jobo CPP units).


From the Nova Site:


NOVA QUAD PRINT PROCESSOR, with its four accurate temperature controlled slots, make it the ideal choice for any printing requirement.

If you are printing B&W, then you can use a double fixing system or just use the fourth slot as a dip rinse. Whether resin coated or fibre papers, the Quad, in conjunction with standard or rapid machine type chemistry (20sec Dev - 20sec Fix) will make printing easy and fun.

If you are printing RA4 colour prints from negatives, the fourth slot enables the use of a dip rinse or, better still, use a ‘super stabiliser' dispensing with the need for running water wash after processing. This simultaneously increases print life and print brightness by 10%.


If you are printing ILFOCHROME colour prints from slides, the four slots suit the process perfectly. Even R3 prints from slides, such as FUJICHROME, can be produced with the further addition of the Nova Rapid Wash. All in all, the Quad performs all processes with ease and consistency.


This model is available for prints upto 20" x 16" (40x50cm). you may wish to purchase extra print agitation clips with this unit click here (over $1000 on the Nova website)

Nova Academy 3 Archival Print Washer


The Academy is the only Archival Washing system in the World to provide 2 slots for Hypo Clear and 10 individual slots for Washing


MODEL


    * 20x24in, dimensionsL70xW27xH58, weight when full 97kg


BENEFITS


    * Spacesaving- significantly less than tray systems or cascade washers

    * Reduced Wash times up to 50% -  using Hypo Clear/Washaid in the 2 Hypo Clear slots cuts wash times by up to 50% , saving time and water

    * Archival Quality - Washes all Fibre based papers to a high standard of archival stabilityC

    * Crushed Ice finish separators- to minimise print adhesion  - Each slot separator has textured surfaces which prevent print adhesion to the slot walls and allow the water to flow in vortex currents across both sides of the print -

    * Easy Maintenance - The separators are easy to remove for cleaning purposes and also allowing the unit to be used for film washing

    * Easy Plumbing -Nova inlet and outlet systems (supplied) mean that its not necessary to stand the unit in a sink - any flat surface near your waste outlet is satisfactory

    * Draining - The drain tap at the base allows you to completely empty the washer when not in use


Low water usage through innovative design makes the Academy an effective investment in any professional darkroom whilst its compact design ensures it will fit into even the smallest of spaces, in the knowledge that true archival permanence can be achieved ($740 on the Nova website)

Custom Archival Print Washer


This is a custom built print washer that does a better job of circulating the water by forcing it through a continuous flow path, thereby greatly increasing the water exchange between paper compartments.  If I were to purchase one of these again, this is the one I would buy.