Are you sure you had the centre column of the Super System 4 tank in when you were using the MOD54, it does still need to be installed even with the MOD54, if so you either have a defective tank or have somehow misloaded it.
I just remembered one processing problem I had with the Mod 54, but it wasn't the reel's fault. The Paterson tank isn't perfectly light tight, so it can have light leaks if you don't have the lid on. It can handle subdued light with the lid off. I use the safelight any time I have the lid off.
MOD54 and Paterson tank is really the only IN PRODUCTION item.
Are you sure you had the centre column of the Super System 4 tank in when you were using the MOD54, it does still need to be installed even with the MOD54, if so you either have a defective tank or have somehow misloaded it.
First the OP said CURRENTLY PRODUCED and second those are VERY hard to come by, still haven't found one, and they are super expensive...
I'm amazed it took 3 pages for someone to mention the Jobo 2590n. That's like the go-to tank for multi-sheet daylight processing of 4x5 film, used with or without the corresponding motorized processor. If you can get one with the loader base, its pretty awesome. On the flip side, if you've got hands that aren't freakishly small, they're easy enough to load up on their own. You just have to be patient with yourself. I've used them a number of times and haven't had a single issue.
Why are you yelling?
I found two with separate eBay offers, and purchased. Just have not used yet. Prices are in the same range as every other option, if your take the time to find them.
I am using the column. Maybe I should look into finding another tank. I guess that's a good idea anyway since I prefer the lid of the System 4 to the Super System 4. Looks like I have an excuse to visit the local camera stores today and I won't be confusing everyone by looking for something strange like I did last time!
Well if you look at the OP's equipment, he's using a $15 developing tank, do you think he/she will be able to shell out $3,000 for a whole developing machine system?
That's why no one mentioned it, because it's logical to assume this person isn't going to have that kind of money.
Trays are best for control.
Tanks are best for daylight.
Tanks (that don't leak) are best for keeping fingers out of the chemicals.
Tanks are best if you have limited room to work in.
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So get the best of both worlds and use the tank that thinks it's a tray (or the tray that thinks it's a tank)!!!
and as I said earlier here is how to prepare it so you get great results every time. All the pitfalls are easily overcome if you follow the guide in the .pdf
RR
Are you sure you didn't fog the film some other way? Light leak in your camera?
Are you sure you had the centre column of the Super System 4 tank in when you were using the MOD54, it does still need to be installed even with the MOD54, if so you either have a defective tank or have somehow misloaded it.
Where do you get the orbital?
Just did a quick search, and found only 1 on the auction site, in europe. Searching completed items brought up all but one out of the US and none were really "cheap" or cheaper then any of the currently available options (Jobo/MOD etc), which can be used straight out of the box.
4 sheets at 500ml does not seem like the most economical way to go as well.
I got mine from eBay. I simply saved a search for "Paterson Orbital" and when one came up bought it for about £140 (about $224). If you do want to use it for colour work then you simply go back to the 50ml and use the orbital base to agitate the films throughout the process. With normal (non-C41) B&W film the processor is used without the orbital base. It is used as a tray. It just happens to have a light baffled lid on it. 500ml makes a safety level to ensure the film is covered during stand and semi-stand development.
I noticed in your own store you are selling a second hand 20x24 drum on its own for $329 and your new 3006 drum is going for $499 plus shipping add in your foot pump at $65 and the Paterson Orbital is looking quite cost-effective and it is so much more versatile, especially when processing black and white.
RR
Wow, £140 for an orbital, I bought two (separately) for less than that together and then paid a further £35 for a motorised base (never actually used it).
If I am processing Semi-stand I use an Orbital without base in a 10" x 12" tray with a water bath which is sat upon a 11" x 14" dish warmer to keep the temperature constant over the long processing times that ensue. I have found that 400ml is more than sufficient to cover 4x 4x5 or 2x 5x7. To agitate I lift one end of the Orbital slightly to rock it in the water bath.
Apart from the Jobo Expert tanks, sheet films processed in the Orbital are as good as they get, no scratches, streaks or other blemishes.
Fink-Roselieve cut-film-pack developing tanks, man here... ;-)
They are adjustable for 4x5 film on down to medium format.
It has a 'loading' sleeve, and at this time I have adjusted the film 'holders' to fit the 3.25 x 4.25 film I am using, and have to cut.
Life is good... been using them for years...
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