--- title: "AGO Film Processor (without tank)" url: https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/en/products/ago-film-processor-without-tank language: en description: "The AGO Film Processor was the first processor to work by time compensation instead of temperature regulation: you warm the chemistry yourself, and AGO lengthens or shortens development as the temperature drifts, so there is no water bath to hold at a fixed temperature. Fitted to a Paterson Super System 4 tank, it turns hand development into automated development. This version ships without a tank, for photographers who already develop with Paterson tanks and reels." --- # AGO Film Processor (without tank) Vintage Visual · Bench equipment · Automated processor for Paterson tanks / time compensation / tank not included - Price: ¥78,400 (JPY, consumption tax included) - Availability: Sold out - Condition: New - SKU: VINT-EQPROC-AGO-NO-TANK - Ships outside Japan: No, Japan only ## Description The AGO Film Processor was the first processor to work by time compensation instead of temperature regulation: you warm the chemistry yourself, and AGO lengthens or shortens development as the temperature drifts, so there is no water bath to hold at a fixed temperature. Fitted to a Paterson Super System 4 tank, it turns hand development into automated development. This version ships without a tank, for photographers who already develop with Paterson tanks and reels. In the box are the processor, the AGO funnel and rear stand, a USB-C charging cable, a quick-start guide and a funnel drilling template; the Paterson tank and reels are not included. The supplied funnel already has the three side holes AGO needs, so chemistry can be poured in with the processor attached, and the template is there for when you want to modify another funnel of your own. The VA010 Modified Funnel and Rear Stand Kit is the same funnel and stand that come with every AGO, so it is a spare for multi-tank workflows rather than something you have to add. Laid horizontally, the processor rotates the tank: rotary agitation uses up to 60% less chemistry than traditional vertical or inversion agitation methods, and this is the mode in which time compensation runs, with the probe sitting in the liquid and reading its temperature. Stood vertically, it drives the Paterson agitation stick instead, for chemistry that does not tolerate continuous agitation; in this position the probe is not in the liquid, so time compensation is switched off and you keep the temperature yourself. AGO does not heat the chemistry in either mode, so bring it up to temperature before you start. Programs for B&W, C-41, E-6, ECN-2 and RA-4 chemistry are pre-loaded, and the Wi-Fi browser interface lets you write custom programs, add new chemistry profiles and install firmware updates from a phone or computer. Minimum chemistry for roll film depends on the tank: 250 ml for PTP114, 350 ml for PTP115, 450 ml for PTP116, 650 ml for PTP117 and 950 ml for PTP118. ## Specifications | Specifications | | | --- | --- | | Type | Vintage Visual AGO automated film processor for Paterson Super System 4 tanks, working by time compensation instead of temperature regulation | | Process | B&W, C-41, E-6, ECN-2, RA-4. Pre-loaded programs: B&W (General, Cinestill DF96); C-41 (Bellini, Kodak, Fuji Hunt, Tetenal, Flic Film, Cinestill, Arista, Unicolor, Adox, Jobo); E-6 (Arista, Cinestill D6, Jobo, Ilfocolor, Adox); ECN-2 (Cinestill, Jobo, Bellini, Flic Film, Ilfocolor); RA-4 (Arista). | | Formats | 135 and 120 as standard, with 220 and 127 on the standard Paterson reels; 110 needs the Vintage Visual REEL 110. Sheet film with the matching REEL: 4x5 and 9x12cm in a PTP116 or larger tank, 5x7 in a PTP117 or larger tank, 8x10 with REEL Paper5. RA-4 darkroom prints with the Paper5 reel, and RA-4 paper up to 12x16 inch (30x40cm) with REEL Paper 8. 1 to 8 rolls per run depending on the tank. Super 8 cine film with the Vintage Visual REEL Super 8. | | Compatibility | Requires your own Paterson Super System 4 tank (not included); it works with all Super System 4 tanks. Not designed for other tank systems, including the older Paterson Tank System. The AGO funnel, already drilled with the three side holes, and the rear stand are included. | | In the box | Processor, AGO funnel (pre-modified), rear stand, USB-C charging cable, quick-start guide, funnel drilling template, plus access to the video tutorials and support. No Paterson tank or reels. | | Power & connectivity | 2 x 18650 Li-ion cells, 4-5 hours of continuous use, USB-C charging (5V / 3A). Wi-Fi browser interface for custom programs, new chemistry profiles and firmware updates. | | Size & weight | 88 x 136 x 170 mm / 556 g / IP56 | | Warranty | 24-month warranty from purchase | ## Options chosen at purchase - System language (required): Japanese / English / Chinese ## Shipping and returns - Free shipping within Japan on orders of 15,000 JPY or more. - Roll film ships free from 3 rolls of 135 or 5 rolls of 120. - Otherwise 500 JPY for small tracked roll-film parcels and 900 JPY for other tracked shipments. - Orders ship within 2-5 business days after payment is confirmed (weekends and Japanese holidays not counted). Delivery within Japan usually takes 1-2 days (2-4 for small roll-film parcels). - Returns: Within 30 days of delivery. Change-of-mind returns must be unopened and unused; damaged or defective items are accepted even if opened. ## Questions - [How do you hold 38°C for C-41 development at home?](https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/en/news/faq-color-home-development-temperature) - [What is the AGO Film Processor, and how can it work without controlling temperature?](https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/en/news/faq-what-is-ago-film-processor) - [Does the AGO work with a Paterson tank I already own?](https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/en/news/faq-ago-paterson-tank-compatibility) - [How much chemistry does rotary processing actually save?](https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/en/news/faq-rotary-processing-chemistry-saving) - [Can the AGO handle 4×5, Super 8 and RA-4 prints?](https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/en/news/faq-ago-large-format-super8-ra4) ## Images - https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/product-images/products/prod_ago_film_processor_no_tank/ago_notank_00.jpg - https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/product-images/products/prod_ago_film_processor_no_tank/ago_notank_01.jpg - https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/product-images/products/prod_ago_film_processor_no_tank/ago_notank_02.jpg --- Prices and stock as of: 2026-10-20T04:00:09.799Z · https://shop.neoanaloglab.com/en/products/ago-film-processor-without-tank