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Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel
- Price: $32.50
- Free Shipping (USA)
- In Stock
- B&H # HERSS35
- Mfr# HW35
Product Highlights
- Durable
- Easy-to-Load
- Handy Sprocket Tabs
- Superbly Engineered
The Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel takes much of the stress out of darkroom work. It is both easy to load and will take much of the demands of the darkroom. It features an easy loading sprocket system that separates this reel from other similar, less expensive reels. The center spring clip holds your film firmly in place as you wind it on.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (3)
- Consistent reactions (3)
- Easily cleaned (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
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Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Reactions
- Easily Cleaned
- Excellent
- Good quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
- Photography
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
These are a little pricey but really worth the buy. They are very tight fitting and the film just rolls on. So far I've rolled a only a few rolls but haven't had any problem loading them. no more than 3 minutes rolling it on. Compared to my other reels these are god like!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Reactions
- Easily Cleaned
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
A very simple thing, but this tank is also high quality. The metal tank is one small, compact piece and seamless; very easy to clean, easy to handle, exactly as it should be. The Plastic lid locks on simply and easily, creating a light-tight seal, the top has a cap so you can agitate the chemicals, and it has a disk that can be removed for easy and thorough cleaning. Fits my two 35mm metal reels perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Reactions
- Durable
- Easily Cleaned
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
As a person who has tried using a traditional stainless steel reel with a clip, I highly recommend this reel. It is a little more expensive than a normal steel reel, but you will LOVE how easy it is to load! Instead of fumbling with that annoying clip in the dark and not getting anywhere, you can just hold the film out straight and turn the reel until the sprocket holes catch onto the hooks - in less than 2 seconds!!! Then it's just feeding the rest of the film onto the reel like a normal reel and getting to the fun part - actually developing your film!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- durability
Cons
- Difficult to work with
Best Uses
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
I found the stainless steel reel a lot harder to work with, especially when compared to the plastic. It's difficult to wind the film onto the reel without having the sections touch another part of the film and essentially ruining those particular negatives. The plastic reels are cheaper and much simpler - go with the plastic!
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
i teach high school students how to develop their own film and this reel is the best ever for them to roll film without getting any burns!!! love it!!!
Displaying reviews 1-5
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Compact (3)
- Consistent reactions (3)
- Easily cleaned (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 5 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-5
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Reactions
- Easily Cleaned
- Excellent
- Good quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
- Photography
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
These are a little pricey but really worth the buy. They are very tight fitting and the film just rolls on. So far I've rolled a only a few rolls but haven't had any problem loading them. no more than 3 minutes rolling it on. Compared to my other reels these are god like!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Reactions
- Easily Cleaned
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
A very simple thing, but this tank is also high quality. The metal tank is one small, compact piece and seamless; very easy to clean, easy to handle, exactly as it should be. The Plastic lid locks on simply and easily, creating a light-tight seal, the top has a cap so you can agitate the chemicals, and it has a disk that can be removed for easy and thorough cleaning. Fits my two 35mm metal reels perfectly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Consistent Reactions
- Durable
- Easily Cleaned
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
As a person who has tried using a traditional stainless steel reel with a clip, I highly recommend this reel. It is a little more expensive than a normal steel reel, but you will LOVE how easy it is to load! Instead of fumbling with that annoying clip in the dark and not getting anywhere, you can just hold the film out straight and turn the reel until the sprocket holes catch onto the hooks - in less than 2 seconds!!! Then it's just feeding the rest of the film onto the reel like a normal reel and getting to the fun part - actually developing your film!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- durability
Cons
- Difficult to work with
Best Uses
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
I found the stainless steel reel a lot harder to work with, especially when compared to the plastic. It's difficult to wind the film onto the reel without having the sections touch another part of the film and essentially ruining those particular negatives. The plastic reels are cheaper and much simpler - go with the plastic!
Comments about Hewes 35mm Stainless Steel Developing Reel:
i teach high school students how to develop their own film and this reel is the best ever for them to roll film without getting any burns!!! love it!!!
Displaying reviews 1-5
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