Developing Tanks & Drums
CineStill Film JOBO DUO Film Processing Kit
- Inversion Agitation / Rotary Processing
- Fits Two 35mm Rolls
- Cs41 2-Step Color Simplified Process
- Single-Step B&W Process
Paterson Film Processing Starter Kit
- Ilford SIMPLICITY Starter Pack Chemicals
- Ilford 35mm Cassette Opener
- Paterson Universal Tank with Two Reels
- Paterson Thermometer
Stearman Press SP-445 Compact 4 x 5" Film Processing System
- Developing Tank with Two Holders
- Holds Up to Four 4 x 5" Sheets at a Time
- Requires 16 oz of Solution
- Liquid Level Indicators
Paterson Super System 4 Multi-Reel 3 Developing Tank
- Fits 3 x 35mm or 2 x 120/220 Rolls
- Center Column, Funnel, and Lid Included
- Supplied Without Reels
- High-Impact Polystyrene Construction
Paterson Super System 4 Universal Developing Tank and Reels
- Fits 2 x 35mm Rolls or 1 x 120/220 Roll
- Includes 2 Auto Load Reels
- Center Column, Funnel, and Lid Included
- High-Impact Polystyrene Construction
Paterson Super System 4 Multi-Reel 5 Developing Tank
- Fits 5 x 35mm or 3 x 120/220 Rolls
- Center Column, Funnel, and Lid Included
- Supplied Without Reels
- High-Impact Polystyrene Construction
Other Buying Options
Paterson Super System 4 35mm Developing Tank and Reel
- Fits 1 x 35mm Roll
- Includes 1 Auto Load Reel
- Center Column, Funnel, and Lid Included
- High-Impact Polystyrene Construction
Samigon Stainless Steel Tank with Plastic Lid for 2x35mm or 1x120 Reel
Paterson Super System 4 MultiReel 3 Developing Tank with 4 x 5" Sheet Film Holder Kit
- Super System 4 Multi‑Reel 3 Tank
- MOD54 4 x 5" Sheet Film Holder
- Develop Up to 6 x Sheets of 4 x 5" Film
Jobo Multi Tank 2 (270 mL)
- Fits One 2502 or 2509N Reel
- Process Roll Film to 4x5 Sheet Film
- Use with Rotation Processors
- Stand and Inversion Processing
Yankee Clipper II Roll Film Daylight Developing Tank
- Supports Multiple Roll Film Sizes
- One Roll/5-15oz of Chemistry
- Rotary Style Agitation
CineStill Film JOBO MONO Film Processing Kit
- Inversion Agitation / Rotary Processing
- Fits One 35mm Roll
- Single-Step B&W Process
- Light Sealed, Daylight Tank
Paterson Super System 4 Multi-Reel 8 Developing Tank
- Fits 8 x 35mm or 5 x 120/220 Rolls
- Center Column, Funnel, and Lid Included
- Supplied Without Reels
- High-Impact Polystyrene Construction
Other Buying Options
Jobo 1500S LAB Kit M Starter Film Developing Kit (Medium)
- Fits Two 35mm/120 Plastic Reels
- Inversion Agitation Method
- Light-Sealed, Daylight Tank
- PVC Cap and Lid
Other Buying Options
ars-imago LAB-BOX Developing Tank with 35mm Module Kit (Orange)
- Multi-Format Film Developing System
- Daylight Loading and Processing
- Includes 1 x 35mm Module
- Continuous or Intermittent Agitation
Jobo 2550 Multi Tank 5 (640mL)
- Fits 2502 or 2509n Reels
- Process Roll Film to 4x5 Sheet Film
- Use with Rotation Processors
- Stand and Inversion Processing
ars-imago LAB-BOX Developing Tank 2-Module Kit (Black)
- Multi-Format Film Developing System
- Daylight Loading and Processing
- Includes 1 x 35mm and 1 x 120 Modules
- Continuous or Intermittent Agitation
Other Buying Options
Arista Classic Double Reel Developing Tank with Two Reels
- Develops Two Rolls of 35mm
- Develops One Roll of Medium Format
- 2 x Adjustable Film Reels
- Ball Ratchet Type Reels
Cescolite 1/2 Gallon 4 x 5" Film Developing Tank
- This item is noncancelable and nonreturnable.
Cescolite 3-1/2 Gallon 8 x 10" Film Developing Tank
- This item is noncancelable and nonreturnable.
ars-imago LAB-BOX Developing Tank 2-Module Kit (Orange)
- Multi-Format Film Developing System
- Daylight Loading and Processing
- Includes 1 x 35mm and 1 x 120 Modules
- Continuous or Intermittent Agitation
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A Guide to Film Developing Tanks
People use developing tanks with special film reels to develop film rolls or sheets. After loading your film on the reel, you place it in a film developing tank with the chemistry mixture to develop. Most tanks have instructions for the proper amount of developing chemicals for specific film formats. The reel locks onto a center post, and chemicals mix consistently during the process to ensure the film gets a thorough coat. Using film developing tanks with darkroom print washers and dryers helps you develop your film from start to finish.
Types of Film Developing Tanks
Stainless steel and plastic are the two materials used to build developing tanks. Some reels have mechanisms that allow you to adjust them to accommodate different film sizes. Stainless steel tanks are less likely to drip, and thermal capacity decreases, so chemical mixtures aren't as affected by temperature change as they are with plastic tanks. Plastic tanks are cost-effective choices and easy to clean, fill, and empty. Paterson tanks, a popular plastic option for beginners. They are quick-loading, thanks to ball bearing mechanisms on the center posts.
Choosing Film Developing Kits
Some developing kits have tanks that can hold up to six sheets of film, while others are able to hold eight 35mm rolls of film at a time. Selecting kits with accessories such as graduated containers for measuring chemicals and adjustable reels helps beginners by removing the guesswork. AP Photo offers a full darkroom kit that has a graduated cylinder, film washer and dryer trays, a two-reel developing tank, and more useful developing accessories. Basic tank and reel options are also available from Paterson for standard 35mm film processing. With tabletop processors that are plastic, such as some compact daylight tanks with extra reels or graduated cylinders, you can develop in open light.
B&H Photo and Video has multiple film developing kits to consider, including tabletop options. Browse photo chemicals, developing trays, tanks and drums, and other darkroom equipment for your studio.