The perils of travel...

[Thomas Bertilsson]

When I am using a steel tank I use the Hewes stainless steel reels exclusively. I only use plastic reels for processing with the Jobo processor.

Yes, all SS reels are not created equal. I had nothing but problems with SS reels until I tried Hewes (and one Kindermann that also worked great).

 

[Patrick Robert James]

Been there and done that years ago. I remember developing film from the first road trip I took back in the day. I had one tank, two reels. I developed film for weeks. Not fun after the first few days. I ended up getting Jobo tanks and now I have two 5 reel (35mm) and one 2 reel as well as extra reels. I also have a couple ss tanks for color and Minox. Having the Jobo tanks makes it enjoyable to develop film these days. They are so quick to use. I kick myself for not buying more when they were cheap.

Aside from biting the bullet and buying some larger tanks, the other option is to borrow some tanks. I see you are in Japan, so I can't help you with that one, but maybe you know a kind soul. Perhaps you could have a friend help you with the developing as well.

A lot of people say time is money, but I prefer to avoid the drudgery. After several days of developing the excitement wears off and it becomes a chore.

Good luck!

 

[Sirius Glass]

Been there and done that years ago. I remember developing film from the first road trip I took back in the day. I had one tank, two reels. I developed film for weeks. Not fun after the first few days. I ended up getting Jobo tanks and now I have two 5 reel (35mm) and one 2 reel as well as extra reels. I also have a couple ss tanks for color and Minox. Having the Jobo tanks makes it enjoyable to develop film these days. They are so quick to use. I kick myself for not buying more when they were cheap.

Aside from biting the bullet and buying some larger tanks, the other option is to borrow some tanks. I see you are in Japan, so I can't help you with that one, but maybe you know a kind soul. Perhaps you could have a friend help you with the developing as well.

A lot of people say time is money, but I prefer to avoid the drudgery. After several days of developing the excitement wears off and it becomes a chore.

Good luck!

The cost of Jobo tanks are cheap when one amortizes the cost over the amount of film processed and the length of the ownership.