architorture
17-Aug-2011, 16:06
I've been trying to figure out an economical way that I could process 4x5 B/W film without a darkroom.
I've read a little about the BTZS tubes (which I see a used set of 6 with the tray available for $75), and also the JOBO tanks which seem somewhat rare and very expensive.
BUT, I was wondering: could I not just use one of the paterson type universal daylight tanks or the similar SS tanks, probably the size made for two rolls of 120, to process 4x5 film? It would be very similar to a BTZS tube, but there would only be the first step of loading the film in the tank that must be done in the dark. everything else could be done as normal in light, with no darkroom required. I suppose the only downside is less efficient chemical usage?
I could imagine modifying one of the tanks so that it took less liquid by gluing an object in the center to reduce the volume...
I've read a little about the BTZS tubes (which I see a used set of 6 with the tray available for $75), and also the JOBO tanks which seem somewhat rare and very expensive.
BUT, I was wondering: could I not just use one of the paterson type universal daylight tanks or the similar SS tanks, probably the size made for two rolls of 120, to process 4x5 film? It would be very similar to a BTZS tube, but there would only be the first step of loading the film in the tank that must be done in the dark. everything else could be done as normal in light, with no darkroom required. I suppose the only downside is less efficient chemical usage?
I could imagine modifying one of the tanks so that it took less liquid by gluing an object in the center to reduce the volume...