Best 4x5 Developing Tank

[Raffay]

Hello All,

I was wondering what are the different types of developing tanks available for 4x5 development, and which ones are better. I currently have a FR Tank it is 1.5 Litres, it is squarish.

Cheers
Raffay

[Light Guru]

I don't think that one type of tank is inherently better then another, its really personal preference.

I personally prefer the Mod54 in a Paterson 3 reel tank.

[Raffay]

Some pictures

[Raffay]

I find the square shape a little difficult to agitate, also it cannot be inverted so I am not sure if it would be easier to agitate the ones that can be inverted.

[Jac@stafford.net]

I use three different kinds of developing equipment. A Combi Plan is wonderful, even though it leaks a bit when inverting. Also I use a uni-color drum for constant agitation development. It is as good as any JOBO, IMHO. Finally, for fine work I use stainless steel 'canoe' (rocking trays), especially for 8x10 work.

When I did processing in a pro lab I used the typical hangars in large tanks with nitrogen burst agitation. Gosh, I wish I could afford that for personal work.

[StoneNYC]

After the same research the MOD54 seemed best for home use but it's EXPENSIVE especially if you live in the US and have to ship it...

I still need one... If anyone I selling...

[kbrede]

I'm in the same boat, researching and trying to decide. Currently I'm leaning toward the BTZS tubes. Or maybe pan or taco method......

http://www.viewcamerastore.com/servl...lm-Tube/Detail

[Bob Salomon]

I use three different kinds of developing equipment. A Combi Plan is wonderful, even though it leaks a bit when inverting. Also I use a uni-color drum for constant agitation development. It is as good as any JOBO, IMHO. Finally, for fine work I use stainless steel 'canoe' (rocking trays), especially for 8x10 work.

When I did processing in a pro lab I used the typical hangars in large tanks with nitrogen burst agitation. Gosh, I wish I could afford that for personal work.

If you have a leaking top contact us directly and we will replace it. It should not leak.
While the CombiPlan is now out of production we still have all of the parts, except for the tank body, should something break. But it should not leak and we will replace a top that does. As long as we still have tops.

As a compact, daylight system there simply was/is no better system then the CombiPlan when the instructions were followed.

[EdSawyer]

I think the Nikor 4x5 tank is the way to go for hand-developed film, personally.

[Light Guru]

I'm in the same boat, researching and trying to decide. Currently I'm leaning toward the BTZS tubes. Or maybe pan or taco method......

http://www.viewcamerastore.com/servl...lm-Tube/Detail

Biggest
issue with the BSZS tubs is you have to turn off the lights every time you change chemicals