Developing Tanks & Drums
Jobo 35mm Film Developing Tank - 35mm ONLY
Samigon Stainless Steel Tank with Plastic Lid for 2x35mm or 1x120 Reel
Jobo 1520 UniTank with 1501 Reel
- Includes One 1501 Multi-Format Reel
- For Up to Two Rolls of 35mm or 120
- Supports Inversion or Rotation Processes
- Plastic Design
Jobo 1510 Tank and 1501 Reel with Bergger One Monobath Developer Bottle Kit
- Jobo 1510 Tank and 1501 Reel for 35mm
- Bergger Monobath Developer 1L Bottle
- 1L Bottle Develops 20 35mm B&W Rolls
- Develop One 35mm Film Roll at a Time
Samigon Stainless Steel Tank with Plastic Lid and Rod for 4x35mm or 2x120 Reels
Jobo 2540 MultiTank 1 Developing Tank
- Fits One 2502 Reel
- 775mL Needed for Inversion Agitation
- 140mL Needed for Rotational Agitation
- Develops One Single 35mm Roll
Jobo 1500S LAB Kit (Small)
- Film Developing Starter Kit for 35mm
- Process One 35mm Roll at a Time
- High Quality & Easy to Use
- Chemical-Resistant Plastic Components
General Brand 3-1/2 Gallon 8 x 10" Film Developing Tank
Cescolite 3-1/2 Gallon 8 x 10" Film Developing Tank
Jobo 1500M LAB Kit Starter Film Developing Kit (Medium)
- Full Chemistry Kit Not Included
- Light-Sealed, Daylight Tank
- Two Adjustable Reels
- Two 600mL Storage Bottles
Jobo 1520 UniTank and 1530 Extension Module with Three 1501 Reels Kit
- Jobo 1520 UniTank for 35mm, 120, or 220
- Jobo 1530 Extension Module
- Three 1501 Reels for 35mm, 120, or 220
- Lightly Used Tanks, Brand New Reels
Jobo 1500S LAB Kit L Starter Film Developing Kit with Roller Base (Large)
- Fits Two 35mm/120 Plastic Reels
- Inversion Agitation Method
- Light-Sealed, Daylight Tank
- PVC Cap and Lid
Jobo 2520 MultiTank 2 Black and White Sheet Film Developing Kit
- Jobo 2520 Multitank 2 Developing Tank
- Lightly Used Jobo 2509N Sheet Film Reel
- Jobo 1509 Roller Base for Rotary Process
- Bergger Monobath B&W Developer (1 qt)
Jobo Multi Drum (11 x 14")
- For Print Processing Up to 11 x 14"
- Requires 210mL Chemistry
- For Semi- or Full-Auto Processors
- Fast Filling and Draining of Chemistry
Filmomat Combined Processing Tank
Jobo Super 8mm Expert Drum Kit
- Easy to Load
- Holds One Full Cartridge of Super 8 Film
- Works with B&W/Color Super 8/16mm Film
- Even and Consistent Results
Jobo Super 16mm Expert Drum Kit
- Easy to Load
- Holds 10.5 m of 16mm Film
- Works with B&W/Color Super 8/16mm Film
- Even and Consistent Results
Filmomat Automatic Super 8 and 16mm Processing System for Filmomat Classic
- For the Filmomat Film Processor
- Holds Two Rolls of 50' Super 8 Film
- Or 100' of Split 16mm/Double 8 Film
- Durable Polyamide Plastic Build
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.