Which 4x5 hanger?

Mike Té · Jul 11, 2007

Are the Kodak 4A 4x5 hangers among the best of the different brands?

Mike Té · Jul 12, 2007

Or is there no real difference?

Or is there no real difference? I've seen Yankee, Kodak, Leedal and Carr brands so far. I've come across some references to curved hangers (Leedal); must be for a different type of technique?

Thanks.

Jeanne · Jul 12, 2007

There is a difference. The Kodak ones have a straight top piece that flips all the way across the top of the holder after you load the film. Some of the others (I have a Carr in my hand now that is in this group) have a partial u shaped piece made of thick wire that serves this purpose.

If you ever decide to stand process, or semi-stand process, the Carr-style hangers will be problematic & leave little ghosts of these u shaped clips on your negs. I haven't had this problem with the Kodak hangers. Or, if they do leave a shadow, it's a straight portion up the side of the neg.

For regular agitation techniques, I've never noticed a difference.

Neanderman · Jul 12, 2007

tmike said:
Are the Kodak 4A 4x5 hangers among the best of the different brands?

IMHO, yes. I hate the other types that I've tried.

Ed

George Collier · Jul 13, 2007

I have the Kodak ones with the full cover clasp as well as some of the U-shaped wire bail kind. I tend to like the Kodak ones, but I have never had a problem that could be attributed to either, using them mixed. This goes back to the 60's.

KenM · Jul 13, 2007

Well, I like the Carr holders. As Jeanne mentions, you can get areas of higher density that mirror the wire clip, but increasing agitation will fix that for you. I don't use minimal nor stand development, so that's not an issue for me.

I had the Kodak holders, but I hated them - I kept pinching my fingers - ouch!

Mike Té · Jul 14, 2007

Thanks for the tips, all.

vet173 · Jul 16, 2007

I use carr and kodak. Remove the wire and throw it away.

Which 4x5 hanger?

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