If you're only doing a few sheets at a time you can take a look at this
tank. Or maybe even get a couple of them.
https://shop.stearmanpress.com/products/sp-445-compact-4x5-film-processing-system
Bob Younger
SOCAL, USA
On Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 8:45 PM <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Well the next step in the process is to figure out how to process the
sheet film. I did so little of it years ago, that I never really found a
good way.
I tried trays, but total darkness just isn't something that I thought was
practical. Old eyes only make it worse, but more importantly my darkroom
really isn't as dark as it should be. I have a changing bag, but the
darkroom has too doors and a window. At this point I am ruling trays out.
IF its not as dark as it should be for paper, I can reprint. If its not as
dark as it should be for a negative, no way out. Makes a changing bag and
a light tight method a must.
I used an old unicolor print drum years ago. I still have it, but it was
very awkward, and wouldn't fit in the changing bag now. Not the best
option. Might work, but not exactly ideal.
Wish I could find some stainless steel reels like they make for 35mm and
120. Have the tanks and top for those, but again no go.
The main option that seems the most viable is the yankee developing tank
for about $35 or so. It's not water tight, but it is light tight, or so it
shows. Being able to process 12 sheets at a time seems to be an
advantage. Processing all that had a N +1 at the same time seems like it
would be a plus. It''s cost effective, and it looks like it would go in a
changing bag to load.
I have made developing tubes. They were sort of light tight. You could
turn the lights on while it was developing, but changing the chemicals had
to be done in the dark. Better than trays, and maybe as good as the
unicolor drums, but again not ideal.
The jobo reels do not seem to be cost effective unless I were using a jobo
processor. Maybe one day if I use color here, but its not in the immediate
plans.
Any other options other than those I don't know about. The Yankee tank
seems to be the best choice, unless someone knows something I don't. (that
is highly likely)
Also I am reading the books recommended here. Thank you. They seem to
have been excellent choices. I am learning a lot
Mark
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