Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Can BTZS 8x10 tubes be used for processing 5x7 film?

  1. #1

    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    10

    Can BTZS 8x10 tubes be used for processing 5x7 film?

    I noticed that the BTZS tubes are available only as 8x10 or 4x5 kits. Anyone try processing 5x7 in the 8x10 tubes?

  2. #2
    Payral's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    France
    Posts
    121

    Re: Can BTZS 8x10 tubes be used for processing 5x7 film?

    I bought 5x7" tubes some years ago. May be they don't do anymore.
    I think it will be difficult to get 5x7" films out of 8x10" tubes without any scratch or you will have to make something to avoid film to go too deep in the tube.

  3. #3

    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    Winnipeg, Manitoba
    Posts
    261

    Re: Can BTZS 8x10 tubes be used for processing 5x7 film?

    Quote Originally Posted by Payral View Post
    I bought 5x7" tubes some years ago. May be they don't do anymore.
    I think it will be difficult to get 5x7" films out of 8x10" tubes without any scratch or you will have to make something to avoid film to go too deep in the tube.
    I agree- I found this out when I made tubes for semi stand development. I made the tubes longer than would be normal to hold the additional required solution. I figured I'd just put the film in and it would stay there- nope. I had to cut the bottom tube in half and put another join in. This was the best solution anyway, for semistand- just took me a trial to get there. It's really not difficult to make your own tubes either.

    Tim

Similar Threads

  1. Kodak film Packs - mystery film
    By Dan Dozer in forum Cameras & Camera Accessories
    Replies: 14
    Last Post: 31-Jul-2010, 11:40
  2. Developing 8x10 sheet film in JOBO CPE processor?
    By Emil Ems in forum Darkroom: Film, Processing & Printing
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 29-May-2010, 17:56
  3. differences betwen 4x5 5x7 and 8x10 when you shoot
    By luis prado in forum Darkroom: Film, Processing & Printing
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 12-Jun-2008, 11:52
  4. Another Question for Users of 8x10 Tubes
    By Brian Ellis in forum Darkroom: Film, Processing & Printing
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 19-Mar-2002, 09:19

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •