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AGO film processor

439€

Develop all your film at home, confidently

With AGO, you can bring the full film lab experience into your own space. This compact yet powerful film developing machine takes the guesswork out of processing, helping you achieve consistent, high-quality results every time. Whether you prefer black and white film developing for classic tones or you need color film processing, AGO handles it smoothly without complicated setups. Designed as a reliable home film processor, it works perfectly with Paterson multi-reel tanks, giving you the freedom to process a single roll or several at once. The precision of this automatic film processor means you spend less time worrying about timing and agitation and more time enjoying the craft of shooting and developing your own film.

Develop all your film at home, confidently

Click to see current default programs in AGO

B&W – General

B&W – Cinestill DF96

C-41 – Bellini

C-41 – Tetenal

C-41 – Flic Film

C-41 – Cinestill

C-41 – Arista, Unicolor

C-41 – Adox

C-41 – Jobo

E-6 – Arista

E-6 – Cinestill D6

ECN-2 – Cinestill

ECN-2 Jobo, Bellini

ECN-2 – Flic Film

RA-4 – Arista

Next additions:
Fuji C-41 kit
Kodak C-41 kit

Madeline

"The Ago film processor is an incredibly well thought out tool for developing film that I immediately found useful even as a first time film developer."

Andy

"I like how the AGO wraps temperature compensation, timer and agitation functions together in a compact form. I have developed about 10 rolls of film with the AGO and it has really simplified a lot of the process and freed my hands up to do other tasks while it works"

Olly

"It’s compact which is great. It manages the time compensation of the development for both black and white and colour making managing processing film much easier and removes the element of doubt!"

Jonathan

"It improved my film development so much"

Ivan

"Makes photo development a lot easier"

Free shipping for orders more than 200€.

Read more about our terms of sale and delivery information here.

Delivered to USA, EU, UK in less than 7 days. Delivered globally in 14 days.

439€

Active Time-Temperature Compensation

Designed with Active Time-Temperature Compensation, the AGO film developing machine continuously monitors the chemical temperature inside your tank and automatically adjusts development time to compensate for any drop or rise in temperature. Whether you’re doing black and white film developing or color film processing, this feature ensures you get clean, perfectly developed negatives every time.

Get perfect negatives with every development.

AGO doesn’t actively heat the chemicals, but you only need to set the correct temperature at the start. From there, this automatic film processor handles adjustments for you, giving you flexibility and control without the need to constantly watch the thermometer or manually change timings during the development process.

Automatic Agitation

AGO features both horizontal rotary agitation and vertical stick agitation modes, giving you options for every type of film processing. We typically recommend the rotary method for its chemical efficiency and compatibility with the time-compensation system, but you’re free to adjust agitation speed and intervals to your personal preferences. This level of control makes AGO a home film processor that mimics professional lab results. A built-in alert system notifies you before each step, helping you stay on track for precise development.

A timely alarm alerts you before the next developing step ensuring you are prepared at the right time for the next chemical.

Less Chemical Consumption

Thanks to its rotary design, AGO can reduce chemical usage by up to 60% depending on your tank size and process. This makes it a cost-effective film processor for frequent use, whether you’re developing a single roll or a full tank of film. It’s an ideal choice for photographers looking for an auto film processor that saves both time and resources.

Choose the tank for your use case to benefit.

Compatible with Paterson Super System 4

AGO works seamlessly with all Paterson multi-reel tanks, from the smallest one-reel setup to the largest 8-reel version. You can develop up to 8 rolls of film at once or even process photographic paper with a special reel from Vintage Visual. This flexibility makes AGO one of the most versatile film processing machines available for home darkrooms.

WiFi connectivity

With built-in WiFi, AGO connects to your phone or computer, allowing you to update the software or create custom development programs for your preferred processes. Whether you’re working on C41 developing machine setups, black and white workflows, or E-6 slide film, you can fine-tune every parameter of your automatic film processing machine directly from your device.

Formats you can process:

110, 135, 120, 4×5, 5×7 … 8×10

Processes AGO can do:

B&W, C-41, E-6, ECN-2, RA4

Included in package

• AGO Film Processor
• Two-reel Paterson developing tank including two developing reels

• Tank rear stand
• USB-C charging cable
• Instructions booklet
• Funnel drilling label
• Adapter for “old” Paterson Super System IV tanks

Weight	1,2 kg
Dimensions	27 × 15 × 15 cm
Processor dimensions	90 x 170 x 140 (millimeters) 3.54 x 6.69 x 5.51 (inches)
Package includes	Paterson 2-reel tank and two Paterson film developing reels, USB-C charging cable, Quick start instructions, AGO rear-stand, and Adapter for older Paterson Super System IV tanks.
Color	Black
In-built processes	B&W, C-41, E-6, ECN-2, RA-4
Battery capacity	5-hour battery from full to empty ensures you a full day of developing without the need of additional charge.
Charging	Charging via included USB-C cable
Brand	Vintage Visual
Default programs	B&W – General (Ilford general graph) B&W – Cinestill DF96 C-41 – Bellini C-41 – Tetenal C-41 – Flic Film C-41 – Cinestill C-41 – Arista, Unicolor C-41 – Adox C-41 – JOBO E-6 – Arista E-6 – Cinestill D6 ECN-2 – Cinestill ECN-2 JOBO, Bellini ECN-2 – Flic Film RA-4 – Arista Applicable for a machine with software version 6.5.2 or later! Any AGO Film Processor can be updated with the latest software. Visit Support page.

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Formats & Processes

Formats: 110, 135, 120, 4×5, 5×7, 8×10 Processes: B&W, C‑41, E‑6, ECN‑2, RA‑4

Active Time‑Temperature Compensation

AGO’s controller monitors chemistry temperature and auto‑adjusts development time—just start at the right temp for perfect negatives.

Automatic Agitation

Select horizontal rotation or vertical stick agitation, fine‑tune speed and interval, and get an audible cue before each step.

Less Chemical Consumption

Rotational mode can cut chemical use by up to 60 % on smaller tanks.

Paterson Super System 4 Compatible

Works with every Super System 4 tank—1 to 8 reels—and the Vintage Visual paper reel.

Wi‑Fi Connectivity

Update firmware and create custom programs from your phone or computer.

Included in the Box

AGO Film Processor
Paterson 2‑reel tank + 2 reels
Rear stand
USB‑C cable
Quick‑start guide
Funnel drilling label
Adapter for older Super System IV tanks

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AGO film processor

439€

AGO film processor

Develop all your film at home, confidently

Madeline

"The Ago film processor is an incredibly well thought out tool for developing film that I immediately found useful even as a first time film developer."

Andy

Olly

"It’s compact which is great. It manages the time compensation of the development for both black and white and colour making managing processing film much easier and removes the element of doubt!"

Jonathan

"It improved my film development so much"

Ivan

"Makes photo development a lot easier"

Click to see all current default programs in AGO

B&W – General

B&W – Cinestill DF96

C-41 – Bellini

C-41 – Tetenal

C-41 – Flic Film

C-41 – Cinestill

C-41 – Arista, Unicolor

C-41 – Adox

C-41 – Jobo

E-6 – Arista

E-6 – Cinestill D6

ECN-2 – Cinestill

ECN-2 Jobo, Bellini

ECN-2 – Flic Film

RA-4 – Arista

Next additions:
Fuji C-41 kit
Kodak C-41 kit

Develop all your film at home, confidently

Free shipping for orders more than 200€.

Read more about our terms of sale and delivery information here.

Delivered to USA, EU, UK in less than 7 days. Delivered globally in 14 days.

Free & fast shipping worldwide
USA, EU & UK: delivery in under 5 business days
Rest of world: delivery within 7 days
30-day return policy
Full shipping, taxes & return info

Active Time-Temperature Compensation

Designed with Active Time-Temperature Compensation, AGO continuously monitors your chemical temperature in the tank and compensates development time for any drop-off or increase in chemical temperature.

This ensures you get perfect negatives with every development.

AGO doesn’t heat the chemicals for you. You need to get the temperature right for the beginning of your development and AGO will take it from there, allowing you to have flexibility while developing without the need to meticulously follow the temperatures during development.

Automatic Agitation

Featuring both horizontal rotational and vertical stick agitation modes.

While we typically recommend the rotational mode for its chemical efficiency and compatibility with time compensation, you have the flexibility to adjust the default agitation speed and intervals for both agitation modes according to your personal preferences.

A timely alarm alerts you before the next developing step ensuring you are prepared at the right time for the next chemical.

Less Chemical Consumption

With horizontal rotational agitation, you can save up to 60 % on chemicals depending on your use case and the size of the Paterson tank you decide to use.

Choose the tank for your use case to benefit.

Compatible with Paterson Super System 4

Use every Paterson Super System 4 developing tank from the smallest 1-reel tank up to the biggest 8-reel tank. Develop up to 8 rolls of film at once or develop photographic paper with a special reel developed by Vintage Visual.

Wi-Fi Connectivity

You can connect to your AGO with Wi-Fi to modify and create your own programs for processes and keep the software updated. Connect it with a phone or your computer.

Formats You Can Process

110, 135, 120, 4×5, 5×7 … 8×10

Processes AGO Can Do

B&W, C-41, E-6, ECN-2, RA-4

Included in the Package

AGO Film Processor

Two-reel Paterson developing tank including two developing reels

Tank rear stand

USB-C charging cable

Instructions booklet

Funnel drilling label

Adapter for “old” Paterson Super System IV tanks

Additional information

Weight	1.2 kg
Dimensions	27 × 15 × 15 cm
Processor dimensions	90 × 170 × 140 (millimetres) 3.54 × 6.69 × 5.51 (inches)
Package includes	Paterson 2-reel tank and two Paterson film developing reels, USB-C charging cable, Quick-start instructions, AGO rear-stand, and Adapter for older Paterson Super System IV tanks.
Color	Black
In-built processes	B&W, C-41, E-6, ECN-2, RA-4
Battery capacity	5-hour battery from full to empty ensures a full day of developing without the need of additional charge.
Charging	Charging via included USB-C cable
Brand	Vintage Visual

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439€

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Develop all your film at home, confidently