Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Be careful to select drums and reels intended for rotary processing--not all are, and development can be very uneven. Patterson reels + tanks, for instance, should NOT be used in this manner. I'm pleased with Jobo's tank and reels, though I may switch to stainless steel reels at some point, else get more plastic reels, as it's a pain waiting for them to fully dry between batches (But...those convertible plastic reels handle 35, 2x120 and 220, which means you get a whole lot of film processed using very little chemistry). I intend to buy a CPE-2 w/lift at some point. Don't think it looks like much for the $$ (like a $500 dishpan), but the notion of just plugging it in and letting the temperature take care of itself is alluring :-) I got my start with Nikor SS tanks and reels, but you can keep the tanks! Pretty, but sometimes tough to get the lids off the things, and I think temperature is more prone to fluctuation as opposed to the plastics, which insulate better. As these also tend to dribble, I'd not be keen to use them on a roller. Jeff - -----Original Message----- From: Carl Socolow <csocolow@microserve.net> >I presently hand process my b&w on steel reels in steel cans. I'd like >to use a motorized base and continue to use the same cans and reels. I >do both 35mm and 120. Does anyone do this? Do I have to go to a >dedicated system of base and drums? Can I mix and match equipment? My >assistant would also like to process his 4x5 and 8x10 sheets this way >rather than tray processing as he has been doing. >