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Paterson 35mm Contact Proof Printer

BH #PAPC35 • MFR #PTP619
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Paterson 35mm Contact Proof Printer
Key Features
  • To Print 35mm/36 Exp. Roll onto 8 x 10"
  • Pre-Masked with 6 Film Strip Slots
  • Hinged Glass Lid, Foam Pad Backing
Designed for contact printing an entire 36-exposure roll of film, this 35mm Contact Proof Printer, from Paterson, accommodates printing six strips of film onto an 8 x 10" sheet of paper. It has a hinged glass lid and a foam pad backing, a clip to secure everything in place and ensure the film is in contact with the paper, and is designed so the slots do not obscure the frame numbering on the sides of the film strips.
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Paterson PTP619 Overview

Designed for contact printing an entire 36-exposure roll of film, this 35mm Contact Proof Printer, from Paterson, accommodates printing six strips of film onto an 8 x 10" sheet of paper. It has a hinged glass lid and a foam pad backing, a clip to secure everything in place and ensure the film is in contact with the paper, and is designed so the slots do not obscure the frame numbering on the sides of the film strips.

Six horizontal slots accommodate:
  • 36 frames of 35mm film
UPC: 223610108441

Paterson PTP619 Specs

Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.65 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.1 x 12.2 x 2.5"

Paterson PTP619 Reviews

Great for 35mm contacts, so much better than open glass proofers

By Gearoid
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-19

I love these proofers, though you have to buy different ones for each size negatives you use. I have my college darkroom fitted out with one for every enlarger station. When you use the plain glass version and lay out all your negs on the test strip paper, and then open it to process the test strip, all the negs move around and fall out and have to be replaced on the actual print page. In these, the negs sit well secured on the glass and you can open and close as you please, making multiple test strips if needed and multiple contact sheets if needed (like different exposure ones if you negs have a wide range of exposures). I know some cheat by putting their negs in a clear plastic storage sheet and exposing through that onto the paper, but that is not professional, the emulsion is not in contact with the paper and is murky through the plastic. These are the best way to do it and my students loved the upgrade from the plain glass versions we used previously. The only downsides are that they are over priced and that the foam inside does deteriorate over time, turning to powder (over many years).

Waste of money

By William
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2023-02-13

Unfortunately, the lines on the glass make it necessary to remove the film strips from archival sleeves to make the print. It is awkward and frustrating trying to get the individual film strips to line up atop the print paper, to end up all in alignment with the lines on the glass before lowering it to make a print. Planning to contact awesome customer service people at B & H to see if I can return it and get one that will accommodate archival sleeves with negatives inside, and still contact print all 36 negatives.

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I have 2 Paterson contact printers, both in ...

I have 2 Paterson contact printers, both in excellent condition except the grey foam backing that the photographic paper is placed on has disintegrated and fallen apart. I want to know where I can buy this backing in order to replace it? Thank you
Asked by: darrell
You can try using a foam board, which is available at this link https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/996282-REG/archival_methods_82_8511_1_8_acid_free_foamboard_8_5.html . The product enables the user to place an 8X10 photo paper between the negatives (top) and the foam (bottom) in a darkroom to make a contact print of the negatives. This product is not exactly a replacement but it should work.
Answered by: Naftoli G
Date published: 2024-03-28
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