3x4 Inch Sheet Film Developing Reel for Paterson System 4 Tank
3x4 Inch Sheet Film Developing Reel for Paterson System 4 Tank
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- Fits perfectly for all Paterson System 4 tanks.
- The ideal solution for your Graflex Speed Graphic or Crown Graphic 3x4? This reel is the solution for the Quarter Plate format (full list below).
- Secure hold without overlapping. The designed hook system reliably prevents negatives from slipping or sticking together during tilt agitation.
- Easy film removal after fixing. The reel can be disassembled into two parts counterclockwise, allowing you to remove the wet sheet films without damage.
- Cost-effective development. Use your existing Paterson System 4 setup for the rare Quarter Plate format without having to invest in expensive special tanks.
Note:
This reel has no light trap. The entire process (pouring and changing developer, stop bath, and fixer) must be done in complete darkness or inside a sufficiently large changing bag.
Scope of delivery:
- 1x sheet film development reel for 3x4 inch (Quarter Plate)
- Note: Paterson tank and central spindle (middle tube) are not included.
Technical specifications:
- Material: Chemical-resistant plastic (PETG)
- Capacity: Up to 6 sheets of sheet film (3x4 inch / Quarter Plate)
- Closure: Bayonet system (disassemblable for removal)
- Special feature: Integrated holding hooks
- Design basis: Modified version by Evan Dorsky (CC-BY)
Description:
This reel enables the development of 3x4 inch sheet film in the standard Paterson Universal Tank. The design secures the negatives with a special hook system against slipping during agitation. Since the reel is open, chemical processing must be done in the dark.
Compatibility:
Paterson Universal Tank PTP115, Multi-Reel 3 (PTP116), 5 (PTP117), and 8 (PTP118)
Compatible cameras:
- Graflex Speed Graphic 3x4 (Anniversary, Pacemaker, Miniature)
- Graflex Crown Graphic 3x4
- Graflex SLR 3x4 (Auto Graflex, RB Tele Graflex, Super D)
- Houghton Ensign Quarter Plate cameras
- Thornton-Pickard Quarter Plate cameras
- Sanderson Quarter Plate
- W. Butcher & Sons (Cameo, Midg Quarter Plate)
- Zeiss Ikon and Voigtländer plate cameras with Quarter Plate back
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