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MOD54 Large Format Film Processor

BH #MOMOD54 • MFR #1174296
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MOD54 Large Format Film Processor
Key Features
  • Accepts 6 Sheets of 4 x 5" Sheet Film
  • For Use in Paterson 3-Reel Tank
  • Easy to Load Design
The MOD54 Large Format Film Processor is a 4 x 5" sheet film holder for use in conjunction with a Paterson Super System 4 PTP116 three-reel developing tank. This holder accepts up to six sheets of a 4 x 5" large format sheet film and permits standard inversion-type agitation methods during development.
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MOD54 1174296 Overview

The MOD54 Large Format Film Processor is a 4 x 5" sheet film holder for use in conjunction with a Paterson Super System 4 PTP116 three-reel developing tank. This holder accepts up to six sheets of a 4 x 5" large format sheet film and permits standard inversion-type agitation methods during development.

The holder is designed with a notch system, similar to 4 x 5" film itself, to facilitate easier loading and to ensure the emulsion side of the film is facing inward for greater protection against scratching.

UPC: 019498174292

MOD54 1174296 Specs

Capacity
Accepts up to 6 sheets of 4 x 5" film
Compatibility
Compatible with Paterson Super System 4 PTP116 3-reel developing tank
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.27 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.65 x 4.05 x 3.9"

MOD54 1174296 Reviews

Just about the only thing compatible with paterson tanks.

By Jason
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-08-30

Pros: The bumps on the top make it easy to figure out the top from bottom in a change bag. It fits 6 in total which if you shoot a lot that's great for faster development. It's easy enough to work with in a change bag and fits perfectly inside a paterson tank. Negatives: During agitation, it's easy for the center agitation spindle to defy the friction with this insert. So when agitating sometimes it spins just the spindle a bit and not the film holder, if you're agitating hard. It doesn't have as much hold on the spindle as the film reels do. Sometimes during film loading in a small change bag it's easy to knock the negatives loose from their specific loading spots. If loading in a small change bag, consider the difficulty of catching the loader on the bag. Sometimes it's difficult to feel each negative in the correct slot, so when doing 6 it's more difficult to load than with 2 or 4.

Best value. Easier to load than 120 rolls.

By Ken
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-08-22

I was unsure about purchasing this because of the mixed reviews of how difficult it was to load and film popping out of their clips. I just developed my first 4 sheets of CatLabs 80 in my 60 yr old Calumet 4x5. I am not unhappy with the process or results. I'm more unhappy with myself that I double exposed two sheets, and put some parts of a Cheerios box (I was practicing Schumpfleg) over my brother's restored 1894 farm house. It'll be the only old house with General Mills stamped on it. I did not have spare sheets of film to practice loading with, but I've loaded several 120 rolls into my Paterson tank reels. Even after practicing many times with the roll film, loading the sheet film into this holder was easier than my first rolls into the 120 reels. I did it in a bag with a rectangular cube I built to put into it to keep the bag fabric off the MOD54. I think it would be many times more difficult to do with the bag fabric always bumping against the sheet film in MOD54 and possibly dislodging it. It cost less than $10 to build the cube compared to a tent at $200+. Once the four sheets were loaded, I checked to see that they were in individual clips, and they seemed to be, but after developing I had a couple sheets that were stuck together on one side. I'm not sure if it was the hand-rotation agitation during developing or they were loaded that way. Hand agitation sounded pretty violent inside the tank, even though I used smooth, slow movements. I used the spin-stick for the rest of the process. Now that I have some exposed sheets to work with, I can experiment whether it was the agitation method or I just loaded them that way. Overall, this is the best value for sheet film processing in my opinion. I can do up to 6 sheets at a time for 1000 ml of developer. And I can use the tank that I have.

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Will this work in the larger Paterson tanks (5 ...

Will this work in the larger Paterson tanks (5 reel) if I were to put an extra 120 reel or 2 35mm reels to take up the extra space?
Asked by: Edmund
Yes, you can use the MOD54 Large Format Film Processor with 2 additional Multi-format Reel with 35mm film or 1-reel on a 120mm film position. The MOD54 Large Format Film Processor will take the space of 3 reels inside the Paterson Multi-Reel 5 Tank (Super System 4).
Answered by: Llinelva D
Date published: 2021-09-09

question

Does it work with and old Paterson tank 3
Asked by: Anonymous
It works with my Patterson tank that will fit in 3 35 mm reels. For me it is very convenient to develop 6 4 x 5 Chrome slides with one of solution
Answered by: TOBIAS G.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Work in a Rotary... Unidrum?Can it be load in a change bag?
Asked by: Anonymous
I don't have either a rotary drum or changing bag, so I can't say for sure. I've seen postings on the B&H website and analog photography web sites where others have asked this. You may want to check there. I have found the MOD 54 to be the easiest method I've used for developing sheet film, though. I use it with a Paterson tank.
Answered by: Daniel B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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Does this have to be fully loaded with 6 sheets to use?
Asked by: Phillip
No, as previously mentioned, it can be loaded with 1 to 6 sheets, but you will still need to top it with the chemistry. This thing is a dream!!!
Answered by: Marc L.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

will it work with a jobo tank?
Asked by: Ricardo
Unfortunately I don't have a Jobo tank so I can't say. I've only used it with a Paterson and it's been great. Wish they'd invented it years ago.
Answered by: Daniel B.
Date published: 2018-08-28

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will this work in a 4 reel tank that I already have?
Asked by: Tim S.
should work
Answered by: Toban D.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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