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Old 2nd June 2020, 09:13 PM
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Default Optima Slot Tank Review,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9c8rFREOk8

I have just been watching a good review of the OPTIMA Deep Slot Print Processor.
The reviewer is The Naked Photographer on YouTube.


Generally, they get good reviews. Just a few niggles with UK/USA heater voltages, paper holders, and a serious one to me, the indicator light on the fish tank heaters causing colour castes through the clear acrylic walls.
Well worth watching even if you never entertain the idea of buying one.
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Yes, interesting Nat and thanks. It is big and I suspect the heated model especially has an eye watering price attached. Clear acrylic would appear to solve the issue of not being able to see your B&W print develop for those who like to watch.

Really irrelevant to the video but given what I suspect in the price I have often wondered who is doing 20x24 prints regularly enough to make the investment worthwhile

I have no connection whatsoever to the Naked Photographer but he releases his videos on Photrio for anyone interested as well as having them on YouTube. There are worth watching in my opinion

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