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**niceshot** · 03-27-2019, 03:19 AM

like anything from kickstarter, IT NEVER HAPPENS

jcdoss · 03-27-2019, 04:50 AM

No, it happened. They made some for themselves for "testing," but no one who paid has received one as far as I know.

**fs999** · 03-27-2019, 07:06 AM

"LAB-BOX will be produced and assembled in Italy."
But is produced and assembled in China...

**niceshot** · 03-27-2019, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by fs999

"LAB-BOX will be produced and assembled in Italy."
But is produced and assembled in China...

Ya OK WHAT EVER

Helios 1984 · 03-28-2019, 02:21 PM

Am I glad that I've purchased an Afga Rondinax instead of waiting for this Kickstarter?

**niceshot** · 03-29-2019, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by Helios 1984

Am I glad that I've purchased an Afga Rondinax instead of waiting for this Kickstarter?

How do you like it , I AM considering that.

Helios 1984 · 03-31-2019, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by niceshot

How do you like it , I AM considering that.

It has its limitation but, for someone like me who shoots a few rolls of B/W per month, it's a real treat.
You can't beat its ease of use, they didn't nicknamed it "The Rolls Royce of daylight tanks" for nothing.
The only down side is the premium price because it's scarce.

**niceshot** · 05-21-2019, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by Helios 1984

It has its limitation but, for someone like me who shoots a few rolls of B/W per month, it's a real treat.
You can't beat its ease of use, they didn't nicknamed it "The Rolls Royce of daylight tanks" for nothing.
The only down side is the premium price because it's scarce.

Update, got the Rondinax 60 for 120 Film works like a Charm for both Black n white and c-41. TOO BAD these pretenders couldn't deliver

Helios 1984 · 05-26-2019, 01:29 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by niceshot

Update, got the Rondinax 60 for 120 Film works like a Charm for both Black n white and c-41. TOO BAD these pretenders couldn't deliver

I have its less known American clone the Loadomat 20. I’ve never tried it as I don’t have any 120 cameras but I figured I’d buy one eventually.

**PWhite214** · 06-20-2019, 06:12 PM - **1 Like**

Well it is on the market now. No way I would pay $200 for this, it is so easy to load one roll of film into a Paterson reel and tank even in a changing bag.

ARS-IMAGO LAB-BOX 2 Module Kit - Black | Freestyle Photographic Supplies

Money better spent on film

Phil

**fs999** · 06-21-2019, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by PWhite214

Money better spent on film

That's true ! Even expensiver than Jobo

**niceshot** · 06-21-2019, 02:36 AM - **1 Like**

Rondinax all the way bother the 60 and the 35u

Archone · 07-18-2019, 09:26 PM - **1 Like**

After near two years, it finally shipped. Just got it yesterday and ran a roll through it.

Is it worth $200? Maybe. Maybe not. It was definitely worth the $100 I spent on the 135 & 120 module version. Depends on how much you develop and your workflow. If you're a hybrid shooter that intends to develop then scan, it may be worth it. If you're a high volume shooter, probably not. There is much to say about not needing a dark room or changing bag.

It does exactly what it says it would. Easy to use. Fast to load. Small learning curve.

But for perspective, I think in 1980, a GAF tank was about $18 and a changing bag was $10. Adjusted for inflation thats about $87 today. I almost definitely would have spend the 2X plus amount in high school for not having to use a changing bag.

James.

**niceshot** · 08-17-2019, 12:59 PM

you know I both the Rondinax 60 and the afga 35u . both are really easy to use. Having said that if you use a film picker and pullout the film just a little or just dont rewind it all the way on manual cameras . Then you can cut the film clean across and the angle the sides for 35mm , the you cand load right from the film canister into the loading reel in the dark bag just like it loads into the afga.

Komainu · 11-10-2019, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by Archone

After near two years, it finally shipped. Just got it yesterday and ran a roll through it.

Now that it's been a while outside, did any of you that use the Lab-box had good steady results with it? or is it easy to ruin some film with it?

03-27-2019, 07:06 AM	#33
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,648	"LAB-BOX will be produced and assembled in Italy." But is produced and assembled in China... Last edited by fs999; 03-27-2019 at 07:23 AM.

05-26-2019, 01:29 PM - 2 Likes	#39
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Originally posted by niceshot Update, got the Rondinax 60 for 120 Film works like a Charm for both Black n white and c-41. TOO BAD these pretenders couldn't deliver I have its less known American clone the Loadomat 20. I’ve never tried it as I don’t have any 120 cameras but I figured I’d buy one eventually. Last edited by Helios 1984; 05-26-2019 at 01:34 PM.

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niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,565	like anything from kickstarter, IT NEVER HAPPENS

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jcdoss Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,802	No, it happened. They made some for themselves for "testing," but no one who paid has received one as far as I know.

03-27-2019, 03:34 PM	#34
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,565	Originally posted by fs999 "LAB-BOX will be produced and assembled in Italy." But is produced and assembled in China... Ya OK WHAT EVER

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Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Am I glad that I've purchased an Afga Rondinax instead of waiting for this Kickstarter?

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niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,565	Originally posted by Helios 1984 Am I glad that I've purchased an Afga Rondinax instead of waiting for this Kickstarter? How do you like it , I AM considering that.

03-31-2019, 07:09 AM	#37
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Originally posted by niceshot How do you like it , I AM considering that. It has its limitation but, for someone like me who shoots a few rolls of B/W per month, it's a real treat. You can't beat its ease of use, they didn't nicknamed it "The Rolls Royce of daylight tanks" for nothing. The only down side is the premium price because it's scarce.

05-21-2019, 07:11 PM	#38
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,565	Originally posted by Helios 1984 It has its limitation but, for someone like me who shoots a few rolls of B/W per month, it's a real treat. You can't beat its ease of use, they didn't nicknamed it "The Rolls Royce of daylight tanks" for nothing. The only down side is the premium price because it's scarce. Update, got the Rondinax 60 for 120 Film works like a Charm for both Black n white and c-41. TOO BAD these pretenders couldn't deliver

06-20-2019, 06:12 PM - 1 Like	#40
PWhite214 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 82	Well it is on the market now. No way I would pay $200 for this, it is so easy to load one roll of film into a Paterson reel and tank even in a changing bag. ARS-IMAGO LAB-BOX 2 Module Kit - Black \| Freestyle Photographic Supplies Money better spent on film Phil

06-21-2019, 02:03 AM	#41
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,648	Originally posted by PWhite214 Money better spent on film That's true ! Even expensiver than Jobo

06-21-2019, 02:36 AM - 1 Like	#42
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,565	Rondinax all the way bother the 60 and the 35u

07-18-2019, 09:26 PM - 1 Like	#43
Archone New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 24	After near two years, it finally shipped. Just got it yesterday and ran a roll through it. Is it worth $200? Maybe. Maybe not. It was definitely worth the $100 I spent on the 135 & 120 module version. Depends on how much you develop and your workflow. If you're a hybrid shooter that intends to develop then scan, it may be worth it. If you're a high volume shooter, probably not. There is much to say about not needing a dark room or changing bag. It does exactly what it says it would. Easy to use. Fast to load. Small learning curve. But for perspective, I think in 1980, a GAF tank was about $18 and a changing bag was $10. Adjusted for inflation thats about $87 today. I almost definitely would have spend the 2X plus amount in high school for not having to use a changing bag. James.

08-17-2019, 12:59 PM	#44
niceshot Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,565	you know I both the Rondinax 60 and the afga 35u . both are really easy to use. Having said that if you use a film picker and pullout the film just a little or just dont rewind it all the way on manual cameras . Then you can cut the film clean across and the angle the sides for 35mm , the you cand load right from the film canister into the loading reel in the dark bag just like it loads into the afga.

11-10-2019, 12:14 AM	#45
Komainu New Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Tokyo Posts: 21	Originally posted by Archone After near two years, it finally shipped. Just got it yesterday and ran a roll through it. Now that it's been a while outside, did any of you that use the Lab-box had good steady results with it? or is it easy to ruin some film with it?

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