JOBO Introduces The SilverBase Expert Sheet Film Processor

Quality, commitment, and professionalism have made JOBO one of the leading brands in the analog photography industry since 1923. JOBO tanks and film/paper processors have become legendary, often setting the standard for at-home film processing. And luckily for all of us, they haven’t stopped innovating in this space. 

Building on the successful 2023 launch of the compact SilverBase film processor for 35mm and 120 B&W film, JOBO is proud to introduce the SilverBase Expert Sheet Film Processor, the perfect choice for the B&W sheet film shooter seeking a more compact, minimalist alternative to the larger and more expensive CPP-3 color processor.

As the name indicates, the SilverBase Expert's powerful motor is able to drive drive the large JOBO Expert Drum developing tanks (sold separately). Similar to the CPP-3 color processor with the JOBO Lift, all JOBO tanks and drums with a cog lid can be connected to the SilverBase Expert, including a fully loaded JOBO Expert Drum 5 or the paper drum #3063 for 20x24 inch prints.

Unlike the smaller 35mm/120 SilverBase, which attaches to the tank via a magnet on the bottom and requires the user to remove the tank in order to fill it, the SilverBase Expert’s cog lid connection allows chemistry to be poured directly into the rotating drum. This ensures absolutely uniform development across the entire film surface, even with large sheet films. Because they do not feature a temperature-controlled water jacket, the SilverBase and SilverBase Expert are primarily aimed at B&W film shooters.

JOBO rotary development is superior to any roller transporter or leader card machine, providing the reproducible results of one-shot processing while avoiding all the hassle of replenishing of chemicals. This makes the JOBO process easier and more consistent than even dip-and-dunk machines in use by some professional labs. The modular JOBO tank system can be used by beginners, labs, and professionals and is considered virtually indestructible.

As an Official U.S. Distributor of JOBO Products, we’re proud to carry the latest in the line of innovative analog products made for film photographers and labs. You can purchase your very own JOBO SilverBase Expert directly from us here at cinestillfilm.com — and if you are a retailer, you can get them via our CineStill Dealer Portal.