Table top tent for wet plate photography

D_Quinn · Nov 1, 2022

Has anyone seen, used, or owned this Chinese-made tent for the wet plate photo purpose?

The main purpose of this I assume is for changing large format films but the description also mentions wet plate photography.

I shoot 5x7 but it would be great if I can handle 8x10 in this tent.

Thanks in advance!

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koraks · Nov 1, 2022

Sorry, no experience, but I wouldn't see myself manipulating wet plate of even 4x5", let alone any larger, in such a confined space. It would take a level of dexterity that my own level of clumsiness and impatience don't afford.

D_Quinn · Nov 1, 2022

Thanks for your comments! I need something compact like this for my location shooting.

koraks · Nov 1, 2022

Yes, I understand - and sympathize. This is one of the reasons I backed out of wet plate.; I couldn't think of a way to make it work in the field without too much hassle. I hope you succeed!

D_Quinn · Nov 1, 2022

Thanks for your sympathy;-)

gone · Nov 1, 2022

If it were me, I'd get 3 light poles, some bungee cords, duct tape, and rolled up, light fast plastic or other light proof stuff. Make a tepee and cover it with your material. You could lay it on the ground first, drive the 3 poles into the ground, and drape and wrap it over the outer tepee.

removedacct1 · Nov 1, 2022

I cannot imagine having sufficient room in one of those to make 8x10 wet plate work. I'm not sure you could effectively (comfortably) do 4x5 in one of those. You'd be much better off getting the Ilford pop-up darkroom. (Price: $310 USD, give or take)

D_Quinn · Nov 1, 2022

momus said:
If it were me, I'd get 3 light poles, some bungee cords, duct tape, and rolled up, light fast plastic or other light proof stuff. Make a tepee and cover it with your material. You could lay it on the ground first, drive the 3 poles into the ground, and drape and wrap it over the outer tepee.

Thanks for your creative idea!

D_Quinn · Nov 1, 2022

paulbarden said:
I cannot imagine having sufficient room in one of those to make 8x10 wet plate work. I'm not sure you could effectively (comfortably) do 4x5 in one of those. You'd be much better off getting the Ilford pop-up darkroom. (Price: $310 USD, give or take)

I do have the Ilford pop-up darkroom but I also want something more compact like this for my location shooting outside. As you say, it might be too small for 8x10. Thanks for your comments.

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