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ibs · Feb 1, 2017

I'm using an MOD 54 large format reel[1]. And I'm wondering if you also get undeveloped parts where the "teeth" are? Am I doing something wrong or is that the way it is?

[1] https://www.macodirect.de/en/darkro...4582/mod-54-large-format-developing-tank-reel

vdonovan · Feb 1, 2017

Make sure you are loading with the emulsion facing in. The MOD54 has a serrated section at the top - make sure the film notch is under this serrated section and you should be okay. I stopped getting undeveloped teeth when I started making sure the emulsion faced inward.

MattKing · Feb 1, 2017

MOD 54 is an APUG partner. Have you contacted them?

crumpet8 · Feb 1, 2017

Emulsion in solved all of my issues with uneven development as well on a side note, man I hate roll film now!

ibs · Feb 2, 2017

Aha, I never even bothered thinking about which way the emulsion was facing. Thank you very much for your answer. I will try that!

locutus · Feb 2, 2017

Always done emulsion side facing the core (meaning the notches point up) and never had development marks around the holders.

In all honesty, i've had less pain developing 4x5 this way then i had 35mm in paterson reels in regards to drag marks!

vdonovan · Feb 2, 2017

crumpet8 said:
Man I hate roll film now!

I'm the same way. Once I started shooting and developing large format, roll film seems like a pain in the neck and a little boring.

Martyn L · Feb 15, 2017

ibs said:
I'm using an MOD 54 large format reel[1]. And I'm wondering if you also get undeveloped parts where the "teeth" are? Am I doing something wrong or is that the way it is?

[1] https://www.macodirect.de/en/darkro...4582/mod-54-large-format-developing-tank-reel

I have been using the mod 54 for a while now with no issues.

ibs · Jun 10, 2017

Forgot to update this thread. Turning the film in the right direction solved my problems. Thank you! =)

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