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Custom Developing Programs for the AGO Film Processor

  • Writer: Olly
    Olly
  • Mar 29
  • 4 min read

Updated: Mar 30

Following on from my review of the great AGO Film Processor, I thought I'd share the custom programs I have made so far. You can download them at the bottom of the page if you want to skip the notes in the next section.


Notes/disclaimers etc:

  • IMPORTANT: You may notice that the compensation profile I've selected for these programs are for Cinestill's DF96 at 21c. When I first got my AGO Film Processor this was the closest match to 21c - the commonly recommended time for rotary tube processors. No other reason really! I know it's not 510 Pyro specific but it's what I've used for the last 20 rolls of film or so and I've not noticed any negative side effects. Want proof - check out my review of the AGO Film Processor here, or see my recent uploads over on my flickr page here, or find and follow me over on IG.


  • Please note, I'm not paid by James (or Vintage Visual, who make the AGO Film Processor) or anything like that. These are just custom programs which I've generated in order to help me out, and which I thought I'd share if anyone's interested.


  • I've not used all of these, I just got the times from the data sheet produced by James. The version most recently uploaded to the UK Film Photography and Darkroom Facebook Group. You can find that here: 510 Pyro Technical Data Sheet.pdf


  • These are all for use with 510 Pyro developer, produced by James Lane over at Zone Imaging Ltd.


  • I have broken the final wash stage down into four stages rather than one long 10 minute job. I've washed loads of films this way, and it's a 30s was, a 1 min was, a 2 min wash followed by a second 30s rinse where you add Photoflo/washing up liquid etc. this allows you to pause between stages for whatever reason, but I mainly set it up this way to allow the pouring in of wash to be done vertically before setting down horizontally and continuing with the next step. I've found this is a slightly better way to get the washing up liquid (in my case) onto the film as I can drop a droplet onto the funnel before putting the water on it. Using the wells of the AGO didn't quite draw the washing up liquid in quite the same.


  • Whilst I like the results these give me, you should of course do your own testing. the standard disclaimer applies - I'm not responsible if anything breaks. If you're unsure of anything then either give me a shout or just don't do it.


To upload these profiles I'd recommend using a laptop/PC. I suppose you could do it with a tablet (or a phone if you really wanted to!).


How to upload custom profiles to the AGO Film Processor:


Step 1: Connect the AGO to the computer


  1. Make sure the AGO Film Processor is turned on! (Duh!)

  2. Go to the Go to Settings > Firmware Update vx.x.x . WiFi Web Server . Enable this

  3. Head to your WiFi settings on the computer and connect to the WiFi network the AGO Film Processor creates, then in your browser go to the web address provided (IP Address (10.10.10.1). You should then see this page:


    A screenshot showing the landing page for the AGO Film Processor, where you create/upload custom programs or update the firmware
    The landing page for the AGO Film Processor, where you create/upload custom programs or update the firmware

  4. Follow the link to "Customize AGO Programs", to see this page:


    AGO Film Processor interface for customizing programs. Includes steps like DEV, STOP, FIX, with time, agitation, and controls. Orange banner.
    The web interface for editing, creating, or uploading custom profiles on the AGO Film Processor

  5. Scroll to the bottom and select the "⨁ Add New Program" option, then choose the profile you want to upload from the relevant folder


    Interface with buttons labeled Custom, Import, and Pre-Configured. A red outline highlights the area. Button labeled Upload changes to AGO.
    The Add new program section of the AGO Film Processor's web interface

  6. Select "Import" and choose the .txt file to upload:


    File upload window showing a list of text files with similar names, sizes around 980 bytes, last modified today at 11:43 or 11:54.
    A screenshot of my downloads showing the profiles I have stored locally on my computer

  7. Finally simply press the "Upload changes to AGO" button and you're all done!


Below are the programs by films stock:

(There's a zip at the bottom to grab the lot in one go)


Delta

  • 510 Pyro – Delta 100 EI100

  • 510 Pyro – Delta 400 EI400

  • 510 Pyro – Delta 3200 EI1600

  • 510 Pyro – Delta 3200 EI3200



Fomapan 100, 200, and 400

  • 510 Pyro – Fomapan 100 EI100

  • 510 Pyro – Fomapan 200 EI200

  • 510 Pyro – Fomapan 400 EI400



FP4+

  • 510 Pyro – FP4+ EI125



HP5+

  • 510 Pyro – HP5+ EI400

  • 510 Pyro – HP5+ EI800

  • 510 Pyro – HP5+ EI1600



Kentmere 100 and 400

  • 510 Pyro – Kentmere 100 EI100

  • 510 Pyro – Kentmere 400 EI400

  • 510 Pyro – Kentmere 400 EI1600



PanF+

  • 510 Pyro – PanF+ EI50



Rollei Retro

  • 510 Pyro – Rollei Retro 80s EI80



Rollei RPX 100

  • 510 Pyro – Rollei RPX 100 EI100



Rollei RPX 400

  • 510 Pyro – Rollei RPX 400 EI400

  • 510 Pyro – Rollei RPX 400 EI1600



TMax

  • 510 Pyro – TMax 100 EI100

  • 510 Pyro – TMax 400 EI400

  • 510 Pyro – TMax P3200 EI3200



Tri-X

  • 510 Pyro – Tri X 320 EI320

  • 510 Pyro – Tri X EI400

  • 510 Pyro – Tri-X EI800

  • 510 Pyro – Tri-X EI1600



Complete Collection of AGO Film Processor Custom Programs

  • All of the above programs in one zip file.




I hope you find this short guide and the custom programs useful.


Cheers!


Olly

PS: Don't forget you can find me on instagram here, or on Flickr here (where I post most many more photographs). Alternatively if you're feeling generous you can buy me a brew or help contribute to my film costs using the Ko-Fi link below!


Thanks!





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