A new way

A truly novel darkroom system that adapts to meet your needs. Ultra efficient use of space and resources. Setup and warm up times so short they make single print runs a reality. Longer print runs are tailored to the job so become fast and professional.

The Optima System

Adaptable>
Safe>
Fast>
Resource Efficient>
Compact>
Protective>
Reliable>

 Building your perfect darkroom

Choose a base unit

OptimaX Base Unit >

12" x 16" or 16" x 20" Chemical Pod size

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Capacity for:

    5 Chemical pods (unheated)

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Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee

Produced in the UK

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Optima12 Base Unit >

12" x 16" Chemical Pod size


Capacity for:

    3 Chemical pods (unheated)

    5 Chemical pods (Heated)

    12 internal wash slots

    3 film chemical processes

    1 patterson pot

    1 Eheim H250w heater

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Optima16 Base Unit >

16" x 20" Chemical Pod size


Capacity for:

    3 Chemical pods (unheated)

    5 Chemical pods (Heated)

    12 internal wash slots

    4 film chemical processes

    1 patterson pot

    1 Eheim H300w heater

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Optima20 Base Unit >

20" x 24" Chemical Pod size


Capacity for:

    3 Chemical pods (unheated)

    5 Chemical pods (Heated)

    12 internal wash slots

    3 film chemical processes

    2 patterson pots

    2 Eheim H350w heaters

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Then add functionality

A range of peripheries that unlock

the Optima Systems potential, and yours

Wash dividers>

- Each dividers adds a wash slot to the Optima Base unit.
- Up to 11 dividers can be used to make 12 wash slots

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Not compatible with OptimaX

Chemical  Pods>

- Each pod stores liquid to create a processing slot, a toner bath or a wash slot.

- Pods can be placed on the front of the Optima for room temperature processes or inside the water tank for a temperature regulated process.

-Comes with a colour coded lid to keep chemistry fresh

-95% reduction in Oxidiation and air toxicity compared to trays

Compatible with all Optima units

Water Kit>

-Inlet pipes and tap fixings

-Allows cold water to be piped into and out of the tank enabling density specific transportation of water when used with wash slots

- Allows hot water to be piped into the tank enabling thermal priming of the tank to reduce warm up time to minutes

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Not compatible with the OptimaX

Film Processor bottles and pot >

-Colour coded pods each store a film processing chemical and allow it to be immersed into the water bath of the Optima12, 16 or 20 for temperature regulation.
-Pot shelf allows a Patterson pot to be immersed into the same water bath for daylight film processing


Not compatible with the OptimaX

Print Holders >

- Pinseal textured plate that holds your print flat and protects it from start to finish

- Printholders can be used in any optima of the same size or larger

- Ideal for fibre based paper

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Compatible with all Optima units
 

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Heaters >

- 350w Eheim Heater

- Maintains a stable temperature

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Compatible with all Optima units

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OptimaX must be fully immersed in a water bath (not supplied) when using a heater

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