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PIRA – Darkroom Helper



Easiest way to automate agitation, temperature and timings for DIY film processing


Innovative magnetically-coupled agitation keeps the tank stationary and upright for mess-free developing!


Built-in heater maintains the right temperature throughout the process

Fully programable cycle including agitation times and frequency

Paterson tanks

Compatible with Paterson tanks

Tank #1: 2×135 / 1×120
– or –
Tank #2: 3×135 / 2×135 + 1×120 / 2×120

Develop all types of film

Make no compromises. Thanks to real temperature control there’s no need for complicated software compensation programs or tables. Develop virtually any film with any chemistry by just following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Black & white (including stand development)
C-41 Color negative
E-6 Slide film
ECN-2 Movie film*
Sizes: 35mm, 120 and 4×5

Film types
Heater

NEW!
Stainless steel heater construction

For added corrosion resistance against spills.

NEW!
Custom program and easy push/pull

You can now create programs with up to 10 separate steps, each with it’s own time, temperature and agitation routine.
Additionally you can push or pull the running process with the press of a button without having to re-edit the times beforehand.

Roll mode

Constant rotation mode

The PIRA film processor can also work as a rotation-type machine.
This is commonly used for developing large format film or paper.
Instead of spinning the complete tank, only the reels inside are moving, while the powerful magnets hold everything in place.

NEW!
Two 1 lt. pouch bags included!

Get more life out your developer.
Fill this bags all the way to the top then squeeze the air out before closing. This will reduce oxidation and preserve your chemicals a little longer than traditional bottles (small funnel recommended, not included).

Base tank1

Small footprint

Measuring just 140x200mm (5.5”x8″) the PIRA – Darkroom Helper is barely any bigger than the tank itself, so it’s easy to store away when not in use.

*ECN-2 developing needs an extra remjet removal step, this requires very vigorous initial agitation and is best done by hand, the rest of the process with normal agitation can be done with the machine.

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