Mod 54 opinions?

[Rayt]

I do very gentle and slow inversions probably two rotations in ten seconds.

[koraks]

What kind of agitation are you doing? Invertion or using the stick? I sold my Mod54 to buy the new version. Sometimes i get uneven developing when using it.. Hopefully the new version is better...

Stick. I don't have issues with uneven development. Previously I did gentle inversions and that worked equally well, but the stick method is less work and I'm quite lazy Also, it works better for color development which I do in a water bath. I don't have to lift out the tank every 30 seconds and put it back again, which helps a lot with temperature control and general messiness.

[Stoogley]

Koraks, I hear ya on the lazy part. Lately, I've gotten so that I only develop the blacks. Too tired to do the whites.

Will try taking a stick to it.

[Rayt]

I finally got the nerve up to load 6 sheets. Success! I highly recommend it.

[scheinfluger_77]

are any of you not using your Mod54 interested in parting with it?

[Gem Singer]

I bought new model MOD54, as well as the proper Paterson tank for developing 4x5 film.

Never got around to using the outfit. Willing to sell for $80, incl. shipping..

If you are interested, Send me a PM, and we'll exchange shipping info.

[andre]

I like mine but it's not a huge improvement over the 'taco method' if you only develop 4 sheets at the time.
In retrospect I could have saved the money maybe.

[stradibarrius]

Well, after asking this question and being basically happy with the "Taco" method for a couple of years, the last three times I have developed 4x5 film I have had uneven development. I am wondering if the semi-cone shaped top is somehow doing this/ But why now and not in times past?

[Kirk Gittings]

Koraks, I hear ya on the lazy part. Lately, I've gotten so that I only develop the blacks. Too tired to do the whites.

Will try taking a stick to it.

[gbogatko]

I tried using one for C41 and E6. In both cases, the inside sheets were ruined -- C41 developed green and E6 developed red. I havn't had the courage to try B/W yet.