Which ones would you recommend over SP-445 for daylight processing? And what kind of issues are you having with film loading? Lining the sheet up at first or finishing off so it's in correct position before tank is closed?I've had mine since the Kickstarter fulfillment and have v1, v3, and v4 holders. Never had any of the issues that folks reported with the v1 holders, but I do like the latest version the best. I have had the occasional neg damage from the "clips" that hold the film, mine does leak a bit even after the "squeeze play", and I don't find the holders that easy to load properly in the dark (probably just me.) All in all, it's a workable solution; though IMO there are better products available that unfortunately require more chemistry (not something I've ever worried about.)
Sounds good I have a changing tent so I suppose that should work out fine. Have seen the squeeze play on YT already, so that part is no problem.I can recommend the SP-445. I have used one for 18 mo/2years. I rely on a changing bag for all my film manipulations, including loading the SP-445 holders. In the bag it can be fiddly wilt bulkier items. No other 4x5 system is more convenient in a dark bag.
The tanks leak during inversion if you don't do one simple step. Once film is loaded, liquid is added, loosen the 'vent' cap and gently squeeze the tank until the fluid lever nears the top, then while keeping pressure tighten the vent cap. Otherwise, the unit is straight forward and is thrifty on developer.
Which ones would you recommend over SP-445 for daylight processing? And what kind of issues are you having with film loading? Lining the sheet up at first or finishing off so it's in correct position before tank is closed?
Which ones would you recommend over SP-445 for daylight processing? And what kind of issues are you having with film loading? Lining the sheet up at first or finishing off so it's in correct position before tank is closed?
I’ve had good luck avoiding leakage by additionally removing the o ring when not in use and occasionally putting some petroleum jelly on it.Ditto what wyofilm says, except I can rarely get mine to not leak a bit. Since I can relate to that, I just accept it.
As I like the grafmatic, which holds 6 sheets, the idea of the SP-645 appeals.
I see the leak mostly from the vent cap. It’s not much but enough for me to forgo inversion in favor of a rocking-sloshing agitation. Maybe I have. As bad cap? It really is a nice system. Enjoy!Not sure about the reported small leaks with all the assurances there are none when done right. Perhaps a slightly thicker O-ring will fix it, if I end up having similar problems, or they will be negligible enough not to bother.
I'll add that Yankee solution was looking promising until I looked up the cost and for it is here in EU it appears to be scarce and quite expensive for what it is. Still a cheaper overall option to SP-445, but at about 30% discount over SP-445 I was not so sure.
If your SP-445 is leaking, something is wrong. Have you seen our video:Ditto what wyofilm says, except I can rarely get mine to not leak a bit. Since I can relate to that, I just accept it.
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