5x7 multi-sheet daylight developing tank and reel

[blee1996]

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]

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.

 

[OrientPoint]

20th Century Photo made 5x7 Jobo-compatible reels (see https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/20th-century-camera-5x7-developing-reel-jobo-patterson.193241/). I am lucky to have a couple of them, and they are my mainstays for processing 5x7. It's an absolute shame that the company burnt to the ground (literally).

You may still be able to find them, either from a Photrio member or on one of the auction sites.

 

[mshchem]

Example

6 Carr 5 x 7 film hangers developing processing hangers | eBay

(6) 5x7 film hangers for tank developing.

www.ebay.com