The AGO Film Processor
by Michael Bennett
Superpowers of AGO
Features that set AGO apart
AGO FILM PROCESSOR
Develop all your film at home
No more temperature stress. No more inconsistent results. Just great negatives, every time.
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No more stressing about chemical temperatures
Active Time Compensation
Active Time-Compensation feature automatically adjusts development time if the temperature shifts during processing. This means perfectly developed film, every time — without stressing and guesswork.
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 | Jobo | Ilfocolor
RA-4
Arista
Features
Automatic Agitation
AGO lets you control how your film is agitated offering stick, rotary, and stand agitation modes. You set the speed.
Use rotary mode and let AGO manage the whole process.
Want more control? Stick mode is supported too.
A built-in alarm alerts you when it’s time to attend your process
Features
Rotary Processing
With horizontal rotary agitation, AGO uses up to 60% less chemistry than manual methods.
Fewer chemicals to buy, less waste, and an overall cleaner workflow.
Features
Compatibility
AGO is compatible with all Paterson Super System 4 tanks. You can develop from just one roll of film up to eight rolls at once.
Already own a Paterson tank? You can use it with AGO as long as you have the AGO funnel included.
Features
Custom Programs
Everyone’s workflow is a little different — so AGO lets you make it your own.
Create and upload custom processing programs from your computer or phone, or fine-tune any existing preset to fit your exact preferences.
Features
Large format photography and analog printing
AGO supports 4×5, 5×7, 8×10 film reels.
You can print RA-4 color or black & white paper prints right from the comfort of your home setup up to 12x16 inch or 30x40cm paper.
AGO vs manual processing
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Active Time Compensation adjusts for temperature drift automatically
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Constant water bath monitoring, stress if temp drops
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Continuous rotary agitation, hands-free
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Hand inversions every 30-60 seconds for the entire process
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24+ built-in programs and list keeps growing, fully customizable via WiFi
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Calculate times and steps yourself for each chemistry
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B&W, C-41, E-6, ECN-2, and RA-4 out of the box
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Most home developers stick to B&W only
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Up to 60% less chemistry per roll
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Full tank chemical volumes every session
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Process film, prints, Super 8, and large format. One device, every format
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Limited to 35mm and 120 with standard tanks
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OTA firmware updates add new chemistry profiles
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Your process never improves
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Pour in chemicals, press start, walk away
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Stand over the sink for 15-30 minutes
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I just set it to work and do other things, coming back to the beeping sound to replace chemistry.
— AGO owner review
Reviews
This device makes it EASY to develop film at home
by Framelines
Making color prints with AGO
by Bad Flashes
Easy color film development at home
by Kyle McDougall
Award-winning design
Red Dot Design Award
Best Analog Product 2025
Best in Show Award
Best Engineering Design honorable mention at Estonian Design Awards
Frequently asked questions
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AGO supports every major film and print process — B&W, C-41 (colour negative), E-6 (slide/reversal), ECN-2 (cinema film), and RA-4 (photographic paper).
It comes with built-in programs for all major photo chemistries, so you can get started straight out of the box. -
AGO handles virtually every format — 110, 35mm (135), all 120 medium format sizes (6×4.5, 6×6, 6×7, 6×9), and large format sheets including 4×5, 5×7, and 8×10 inches. For prints, AGO supports RA-4 paper development up to 12×16 inches (30×40 cm), covering common sizes like 5×7 (13×18 cm) and 8×10 (20×25 cm).
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Yes. AGO works with Paterson Super System 4 tanks. You will need the modified funnel that comes included with every AGO — and if you ever need a spare or an extra, you can pick one up here.
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Yes. AGO connects to your phone or laptop via WiFi, giving you a browser-based interface where you can build custom programs for any process or chemistry.
You can tweak step times, agitation settings, and temperature compensation — then save and reuse them whenever you need.
Watch video
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AGO works with Paterson Super System 4 tanks, so you can develop anywhere from 1 up to 8 rolls of 35mm at once. For 120 medium format, the tanks hold 1, 2, 3, 5, or 8 rolls depending on the tank size.
Whether you're processing a single roll or batching a full week's worth of shooting in one session, AGO scales to fit your workflow. -
AGO doesn't heat your chemicals — you just need to get them to the right temperature before you start. That's it. Once you pour them in, AGO takes care of the rest.
Its built-in sensor monitors your chemicals throughout the entire process and automatically adjusts development time for each step as temperatures naturally drift. No stress, no guesswork, no ruined negatives — just great results every time.
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Yes. AGO supports RA-4 processing, so you can develop colour darkroom prints alongside your film. Depending on the print size you're working with, you'll need the matching reel:
5×7 prints — use the 5×7 and Paper 5 reel combo
Up to 8×10 prints — use the Paper 5 reel
Up to 12×16 inches (30×40 cm) — use the Paper 8 reel
One machine, every process.
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Yes. AGO receives over-the-air firmware updates via WiFi, which means new chemistry profiles and improvements are added over time. Your AGO gets better the longer you own it.
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