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vincent
Joined: 06 Aug 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Bristol, Maine, USA
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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:11 am Post subject: Developing 2X3 sheet film in a Patterson Tank...? |
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I've read the various ways of developing sheet film, and I have noted problems or difficulties with each technique. With my usual 120 film and Paterson tank I load the film at night, and develop during the day--simple, efficient, repeatable results. So now I am thinking of adjusting a Patterson reel to fit the width of Ilford 2X3 sheet film, super-glue the core to that dimension, and slide 2x3 sheets onto the spool, guiding them along to make room for 4-6 sheets, then developing per normal 120. What do you think, folks? _________________ ...I am constantly amazed... |
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Les
Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 2682 Location: Detroit, MI
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vincent
Joined: 06 Aug 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Bristol, Maine, USA
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Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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les...thanks for that information...got the Jobo on "watch"...I was close to giving up on this Graflex business--too much fuss, but a simple means to develop gets me back on track... _________________ ...I am constantly amazed... |
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msswis
Joined: 01 Jul 2009 Posts: 5 Location: Minnesota
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Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject: Re: Developing 2X3 sheet film in a Patterson Tank...? |
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As much maligned as I have seen the Yankee adjustable cutfilm tank, I have had good results developing 2-1/4 x 3-1/4 and 6.5 x 9 cm cut films in mine.
The adjustable rack keeps the films adequately separate and is not difficult to load once you get the knack. These tanks are still available new and aren't too expensive - Freestyle lists them for about $30. You could probably find a used one for much less. |
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alecj
Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 853 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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Be on the lookout for the RACK Nikor made for this purpose. I used one for years. They are occasionaly on e-bay and are NOT expensive.
They had maybe 6-8 slotts which held the film sheets parallel and it was sized for a 120 tank. Very economical to use. In my mind that would be the BEST and cheapest option if you can find one. |
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alecj
Joined: 09 May 2001 Posts: 853 Location: Alabama
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vincent
Joined: 06 Aug 2009 Posts: 13 Location: Bristol, Maine, USA
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Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 4:47 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies...as it turns out, I gave back the camera (a Busch) because it was not at all in the condition the seller stated (eBay sellers need to look up the meaning of the words "mint" and "like new"), and this is the second miss-conditioned camera (the first was a Graphex 2x3). I have since, and recently, purchased a late model, more expensive 4x5 crown, thinking that since I am jumping into the press camera pool, it might as well be with both feet. Of course the issue of my developing the film remains, though there seems to enough material on the site to figure it out. Thanks again, all. _________________ ...I am constantly amazed... |
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