Nikor 2x3 sheet film tank insert

[Curt]

Anyone use a Nikor sheet film insert holder in a 120 size tank? I have one and it has a separate curved stainless steel "guide?". I haven't figured out how the guide works. I think it is positioned on the first film allowing the next one to go into the proper grooves.
If anyone has experience with one I would like to hear from you. It holds 12 2x3 sheets and is very clean and not bent up.

Thanks,
Curt

 

[alecj]

Using Nikor 2x3 sheet film tank insert

Yes, Curt, that is exactly the way it is to be used. The spacer is really necessary if you want to get all 12 sheets loaded. As I recall, it was used to start the first insertion, and placed on top of that sheet for each succeeding sheet.

I did not ever use all 12 sheets because I felt that was too much film for a 120 tank, so I used up to 8 sheets [the equivalent of a 120 roll, 8 shots @ 6x9]. Be careful of your capacity.

Also, note not all Nikor 120 tanks are the same. The earliest ones [with a Mass. address on the bottom] were shorter as I recall. A rubber insert was included to lengthen those tanks. And, some tanks leak. Check all that out BEFORE you load it the first time. Agitation is excellent with the tank and my negatives were always evenly processed using this insert. It is the best way to process 2x3 sheet film, IMO.

 

[Curt]

Thanks Alex, I just loaded us some 2x3 film and thought I would try it out. I am using a Graflex 6 shot holder and thought that would be enough. I thought that the capacity would be overloaded also. 12 in in 500ml is too much I think. I got the holder on eBay for $15. and thought why not.

Thanks,
Curt