plasticman Posted January 17, 2016 Share #1 Posted January 17, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Haven't seen this Kickstarter mentioned on the forum - but just in case, there's still a day remaining to back the project (which is already way over target incidentally). Looks like a really neat system - almost tempted to get into 4x5 myself when I see this sort of thing... https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1653453089/sp-445-compact-4x5-film-processing-system Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Hi plasticman, Take a look here Shooting 4 x 5? This Kickstarter might be of interest. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted January 17, 2016 Share #2 Posted January 17, 2016 Looks like a great idea! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted January 17, 2016 Share #3 Posted January 17, 2016 I used a Combi Plan processing tank for years for small volume b/w. It is pretty similar in concept. https://www.google.com/search?q=Combi+plan4x5+film+processing+tank&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjF1IvFgLLKAhXGfRoKHQEYA5sQsAQIOA&biw=2131&bih=1171&dpr=0.9 You could load sheets back to back if you liked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted January 18, 2016 Share #4 Posted January 18, 2016 I used a Combi Plan processing tank for years for small volume b/w. It is pretty similar in concept. I think I have used most 4x5" processing tanks, and a careful look at the Combi Plan should show anyone how very carefully it was engineered. (Yeah, if you don't push the top down enthusiastically, it can weep. Big deal.) I have moved to roller and drum (not JOBO) after overcoming my poor understanding of constant agitation (rather, fluid refreshing.) Still (and to be on topic) I remain pretty darned unhappy with 35mm reel development, but I was spoiled with well maintained Versamat, long gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted January 18, 2016 Share #5 Posted January 18, 2016 Thanks for the link, I've ordered one. I have three daylight processing 'systems' for 4x5. A Yankee tank that takes a lot of film and uses a lot of chemicals. It works OK except I usually only want to process three or four sheets. A MOD 45 insert for a Paterson tank, which I find difficult to load and it doesn't hold the film very securely. Looking at it you'd think it was the perfect solution, but I've had more failures with this than any other system. And I currently use a converted Paterson colour print processing tray which takes four sheets, only 500ml of chemicals, and works OK, but is a bit messy to use and if you aren't careful the sheet nearest the drain hole can get surge marks. So, the challenge is on to see if this new device can improve on the daylight processing situation! Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism Posted January 18, 2016 Share #6 Posted January 18, 2016 About a year ago I started 4x5, and didn't want to but a Mod54 which is rather expensive (later I gave in, but it still lets the films come off the holder if you agitate much), so I made my own two sheets at a time tank. Details here. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted January 18, 2016 Share #7 Posted January 18, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Clever Chris! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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