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Paterson Super System 4 Multi-Reel 5 Developing Tank
Key Features
- Fits 5 x 35mm or 3 x 120/220 Rolls
- Center Column, Funnel, and Lid Included
- Supplied Without Reels
- High-Impact Polystyrene Construction
Optimized for developing multiple rolls of film at once, this Paterson Super System 4 Multi-Reel 5 Developing Tank can hold up to five 35mm rolls or three 120/220 rolls. Super System 4 tanks feature a high-impact polystyrene design that's durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. Included with this tank is a matching center column, funnel, lid, and agitator rod; reels are not included, allowing users to build a system of multi-format auto-loading to suit their needs.
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How tall is this tank? I am looking for something ...
How tall is this tank? I am looking for something to process 5x12" sheet film.
Sorry but it won’t work for a 5 x 12 negative. The internal height is only 9 inches, bottom to the light barrier funnel, or 11 inches, bottom to lid w/o the light barrier funnel. The internal diameter is 3.75 inches, giving a circumference of 11.8 inches, You could put a 5 x 12 in it horizontally but you would have a .22 in. overlap on the long side meaning your usable negative would only about 5 x 11.5 usable when developed. Hope this helps.
Date published: 2021-05-30
How many Millimeters should be used when ...
How many Millimeters should be used when developing 8x10" sheet film?
The Paterson Super System 4 Multi-Reel 5 Developing Tank can hold up to five 35mm rolls or three 120/220 rolls. The tank cannot be used for 8x10 or any sheet film.
Date published: 2023-10-30
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Does the item contain center column, funnel and agitator?
Yes, all three items were included in the box. However, I don't use the agitator as part of my developing process as I invert the tank rather than turning it with the agitator.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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How many ounces does this hold when full?
It holds approx 2 litres which is about 67 oz!
Date published: 2020-03-31
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how long does it take to fill up the entire tank with chemistry? i believe 5rolls of 135 would require 1500ml of it. do you need to compensate for time to avoid over develop negatives in the bottom?
I just timed several fillings and it is about 15 seconds. It takes about 9 seconds to empty. I usually use Rodinal 1:100 semi-stand developing for 1 hour so a few seconds does not mean much. Thinking about it, the film in will still have some residual developer on it as you fill with whatever you use after, stop bath or water so the upper film would get a few more seconds than the lower part so it seems to me that it would even out.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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Is it necessary to fill up the whole tank with chemicals even if you're developing only 1 or 2 rolls ? I understand that empty reels should still be stacked up to prevent the loaded reel to move too much but still need to be sure if the less than full tank affects developing in a bad way ?
No it's not, below the tank you can find the specific volume for each number or reels either 120 or 35mm, just make sure as you said the empty reels are stacked above to prevent it does not get chemicals.
Date published: 2024-05-24
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Does this kit come with any reels, or must they be purchased separately?
No, the tank came without reels. I use mine with 120 film so I needed to get three. It's a good tank, though.
Date published: 2018-08-27