AGO Film Processor
Award-winning film processor for Education & Community Darkrooms
Used by Educators and Community Labs Around the World
Teach the Process, Not Just the Theory
AGO gives students hands-on experience with black & white, C-41, E-6, ECN-2, and RA-4 printing—all using one device. With a clear interface, live feedback, and programmable cycles, it supports learning through doing.- Works with all standard Paterson tanks (1–8 reels of 35mm or larger formats).
- Modify built-in programs or create your own.
- Visualize what’s happening with real-time temperature and agitation display.
- Teach control, not automation.
Bring Your Public Darkroom into the Modern Age
For public darkrooms and analog spaces, AGO lowers the barrier for workshop hosts and community members alike. It’s compact and easy to use — making it simple to integrate without restructuring your space.- Speed up workshops by automating repeatable steps.
- Save teaching time by reducing manual explanation.
- Let beginners develop their own film confidently, with guidance.
Pre-programmed processes and custom programs
Instructors and teachers can use pre-programmed development systems for most popular processes with a single press—or build their own for teaching variations like push/pull or alternative chemistry. Great for classes that combine consistency with creativity.
AGO’s clear interface and repeatable results mean students can develop film independently after just one walkthrough. It boosts confidence and reduces instructor load.
Supports B&W, C41, E6, ECN-2 and RA-4
From black and white to color negatives and even RA-4 printing, AGO handles a complete analog curriculum. No need for multiple machines or extra setup—just one device for it all.
Students can take a roll of film from camera to colorful RA-4 print, learning the full process in one workshop.
Compatible with standard Paterson tanks
Most public darkrooms and schools already use Paterson tanks. AGO works with what you have—no changes to your setup, no new investments.
Use Super System 4 tanks to process anywhere from 1 to 8 rolls of 35mm film. Larger tanks support 110 to 8×10” formats, including sheet film and RA-4 prints.
Live Temperature & Agitation Display
Students can watch temperature and agitation in real time, deepening their understanding of how each variable affects results.
Once comfortable, they can run their own rolls with minimal supervision—giving instructors more time and participants more agency.
