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5x7 multi-sheet daylight developing tank and reel

blee1996

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For daylight multiple sheet 5x7 film development, I have two solutions currently. But I'm wondering if there are other better options.

1) Stearman Press SP810: develop two sheets of 5x7 side by side. Use 500ML chemicals, but only two sheets.

2) Jobo 3005: develop 5 sheets of 5x7, use 1000ML chemicals. A bit big and overkill.

Are there any solution that looks like bigger version of Mod54 reels for Paterson tanks? Or any metal cage looking reels for 5x7?
 

mshchem

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Back in the day I used 5x7 hangers and a 1 gallon hard rubber tank, worked great. There are 2 5x7s on a 8x10 hanger that works well in the narrow 1 gallon SS 8x10 tanks. The way it was done standard for decades.
 

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