Currently available developing tanks for daylight 4x5 B&W developing?
I have a couple of Patterson tanks that I use for 35mm and 6x6/6x7 B&W film developing in my kitchen.
Any recommendations on similar daylight tanks for 4x5 development?
I do not have a darkroom and use a Harrison tent for loading my film.
John near Seattle
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The Paterson PTP116 Multi Reel 3 Tank and MOD54 Large Format Film Processor...
Are both currently available.
Currently available developing tanks for daylight 4x5 B&W developing?
If you have a 1L Patterson tank, you can buy the Mod54 device - holds 6 sheets max.
http://largeformatphotography.com.au...Eleveation.jpg
Alternatively, there is also the user bw-king's stainless steel device which holds 10 sheets and has the option for you to do 5x7.
http://www.bw-king.com
I just bought one but I have not used it yet. I have used the Mod54 and like it a lot.
Both are about the same price.
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Look for an old Honeywell Nikor tank. Rather hard to find but they are out there.
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I have the bw King and am impressed with the quality and ease of use. Mine is for 5x7 and is huge.
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They ALL suck! Tray is still best way to go.
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I almost never started shooting 4x5 because I have no rooms anywhere in the house that I can make dark. And I can't be bothered to wait until it's completely dark outside. So I bought a MOD54 and it was the best $60 I've ever spent, now I shoot almost nothing but 4x5. When I only have 2 sheets I will just put them in a 2 reel Paterson tank so they follow the curve of the interior emulsion facing in, then I fix them in the MOD54, never had an issue using that method either. Not all of us have a dedicated space we can make completely dark, and we shouldn't have to avoid LF just because of that.
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Here's another vote for the B&W King tank. I have the 4x5, and though it took me a few trial runs to work out a good agitation regime, I'm now very happy with the results I'm getting. And, it also enables me to do alternative agitation techniques such as minimal or semi-stand.
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Not sure what your budget is. Trays work, Nikor SS tanks work. Hard rubber tanks and hangers work.
I used 1/2 gallon kodak rubber tanks and hangers for 30 years. I had the SS Nikor tank worked bit of a pain. I've used Jobo expert tanks super easy and expensive.
I currently am using Jobo 2509n reels, in 2500 series tanks. I use IR goggles, I don't think I could load without. Works great on a roller for b&w, I have a Jobo CPP2, processor, love it.
The Mod 54 is very easy, you use a lot of chemistry, but you can replenish and make 5 L of XTOL last forever. This is your best cheapest easiest option for daylight.
The Jobo is a fabulous machine but you have to be able to justify the cost.