[rollei_list] Re: New to the list
- From: "Robert Creason" <rcreason-1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:05:14 -0600
I had no idea know anyone still made those aprons. And at $1.09 each, that
would be worth a try again. 120 is all I develop anymore. I guess these
would fit in a SS tank? But would need the metal plate to put on top the
apron. I could make something. I may try that.
Bob C
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> Behalf Of Jeff Kelley
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> I have the Hewes 120 and 35mm reels and they are by far the easiest
> metal reels I've ever loaded.
>
> Of course, you could find some old (or new) film aprons and make it
> even easier to load film!
>
> Freestyle seems to have only 120 aprons at the moment. They are $1.09
each....
>
> For those who wonder what these aprons are all about check this link:
>
http://www.freestylephoto.biz/50138-Plastic-Film-Apron-Reel-Replacement-for-
> Arista-120-size-EZ-Tank
>
> Jeff
>
>
> On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 3:28 PM, Robert Creason <rcreason-1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> > Yes, I do remember the metal plate. The problem only occurred once in a
> > while as I remember. I have two SS tanks/reels I would like to use, but
> > they are so frustrating to load. Maybe I should try one of the Hewes
reels
> > to see if they are easier. The two I have are Nikor and Omega. These
reels
> > look identical and both are difficult to load. The Jobo I use now is
very
> > easy to load.
> > BobC
> >
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> >> Behalf Of Jeff Kelley
> >> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 2:48 PM
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> >> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: New to the list
> >>
> >> The Kodacraft tanks shipped with a metal plate that was supposed to go
> >> on top of the rolled film/apron to keep that from happening. Kodak
> >> did NOT want one to invert these style tanks...just swirl the tank
> >> without inversion. I've never had a problem if I followed these
> >> instructions. In fact the original Kodacraft tank was light tight but
> >> NOT sealed on top - so you could not invert it without trying to seal
> >> the opening with your palm....
> >>
> >> Jeff
> >>
> >> On Sat, Jul 24, 2010 at 1:39 PM, Robert Creason
<rcreason-1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
> >> > I had a Kodacraft tank with aprons about 1950. They are so easy to
> > load,
> >> > but I did occasionally have one that would, some way, loosen during
> >> > developing and touch the film causing areas that didn't develop.
> > Otherwise,
> >> > I loved it. Use Jobo now, so much easier than SS.
> >> > BobC
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> >> From: rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> > [mailto:rollei_list-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> >> >> Behalf Of Jeff Kelley
> >> >> Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 2:30 PM
> >> >> To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> >> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: New to the list
> >> >>
> >> >> Even though I wrote about buying only the Pro Hewes reels (which I
own
> >> >> along with Kindermann SS tanks) it doesn't mean I always use them.
> >> >> *IF* one is buying Hewes reels, buy the Pro, however. The lower end
> >> >> models are junk like most stainless reels.
> >> >>
> >> >> Since 1970 I've used Paterson plastic reels and tanks, JOBO plastic
> >> >> reels and tanks and Kodacraft plastic aprons & thanks. I also have
> >> >> 35mm and 120 plastic aprons from Freestyle Photo.
> >> >>
> >> >> If you've not used plastic aprons you're missing the easiest,
fastest
> >> >> way to develop film. Once the film is wound into the lasagna-like
> >> >> roll of plastic, it can go into any stainless steel or plastic tank.
> >> >>
> >> >> Use whatever works! I got 2 new old stock Kodacraft tanks w/aprons,
> >> >> never used, on ebay for 99 cents. The shipping was $10.
> >> >>
> >> >> As Jerry Friedman wrote to me privately years ago:
> >> >> "There is one downside to using an apron. It is VERY declasse.
> >> >> EVERYONE, after all, uses a metal tank and spiral
> >> >> reel. Using an apron is sooooo.........amatuerish. :>) "
> >> >>
> >> >> Have fun developing film. Who cares how?
> >> >>
> >> >> Jeff Kelley
> >> >>
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