Vintage Jobo CPE 4210
New old stock.
I assume one of the first versions of the famouse Jobo CPE series. As far as I know Jobo produced 3 versions of the Jobo CPE known as the CPE, the CPE 2 and the CPE 3. Perhaps coincidentally there are also 3 generations Johannes Bockemuhl :). The etiquette on original box still contains this name.
Marketing tip in that time.
This machine, which I got from someone for free, looks like unused.
The marketing tip is now a days funny. I think they used a stencil machine to print 5 times per page this message and cut the A4 paper into 5 pieces. Efficiency!
New Jobo Silverbase in comparison to the CPP and the CPE
JOBO Silverbase
Historie
Jobo is a well known German company who produce and distribute all kind of tools, chemicals and and processors for developing photographic films. In 2023 they celebrated their 100 anniversary together with their distributers. The company was founded by Johannes Bockemühl (1G), now the owner/ceo is Johannes Bockemühl-Simon (3G). This explains the name Jobo :).
See www.jobo.com
Jobo CPP, CPE.
Jobo CPP 3
Jobo CPE 3
The CPP, CPE are both processors made for developing all kind and formats of photografic film. These processors have a acurate waterbased temperture control system. There are 3 generations of the CPP and CPE processors.
The CPP is the bigger professional processor, connected to the tap and can handle all sizes of and tanks and therefore films. The CPE is smaller and cheaper, developed for serious photographers who want to develop C41 (color) films.
The new Jobo Silverbase
The Jobo Silverbase is made for B&W film development, which proces is not so sensitive for temperature fluctuations compare to the C41 proces. The processor is much cheaper, smaller and simpler. Just connect it to the AC and go. The silverbase is like the CPP and the CPE a rotation processor which assure good even development with a minimum of chemicals. Especially saving developer is cost saving and last but not least good for the environment.
Conclusions
The Jobo SilverBase is a lovely small B&W filmprocessor. Developing a film at the kitchen table is a joy with this handy quick machine. Even development results without bromide errors will be achieved. Using the 2500 tank makes it possible to develop up to 6 4x5 plansheets in only 260ml developer!
Cost efficient and saving nature!