I've used Paterson tanks for years, and what most people don't realise is when the reel is adjusted for 120, it can take TWO rolls, one loaded after the other. This is because it's designed for 220 film!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for weighing in. This a great pro tip that I never thought about. So you can develop as many as 4 rolls on two spools?
@mueslimuncher1950
5 жыл бұрын
@@FilmPhotographyChannel Yes, if you have the taller tank.
@smokeybear390
4 жыл бұрын
how does it push the first roll further onto the reel, it most likely won't and you'll just end up with 2 pieces of film stuck together, not developing properly.
@brentdrafts2290
4 жыл бұрын
@@smokeybear390 in the dark bag I keep the tape tab from the paper connected to the film, load the opposite end onto the reel first. When you feel the tab of tape(on the film near the reel) as you load the add you next opposite end of film to the first film tab, and carefully continue to load the next roll. Cut off the tape from the end of the second roll to complete. It is a good idea to cut the loading corners of the first piece of to side in loading the two rolls of film. You can also reassemble the to rolls of film and use a piece of scotch tape, making the tape slightly shorter in width so as not to drag or jam on the reel.
@gahuberflyboy
4 жыл бұрын
Did not realize that, thank you kindly!
@SteveKeith
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sacrificing a roll of ektar to show us new guys how it's done!
@kerime.7861
3 жыл бұрын
It was already dead. But great vid.
@markandrewhoran
5 ай бұрын
As a newbie just starting to develop my own film at home, your videos have been ENORMOUSLY helpful. From loading film onto spools to how to retrieve film headers and just your sharing of good, sound, experienced knowledge. Thank you so much!
@DavidGriffin
9 ай бұрын
Redo this great video brotha. The world will watch.
@thrillsandmagic
Жыл бұрын
I know this is video four years old but this helped me immensely for my first 120 development! Thank you!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
Жыл бұрын
You’re very welcome. Given that there isn’t any new formats of consumer film or film cameras being developed, I expect my videos to be relevant for a long time to come. Thanks for stopping by! 😃
@mike747436
4 жыл бұрын
If you use a pair of scissors to snip off the corners at the start of the film (at approx. 45 degrees), you're less likely to have it jam on you whilst loading onto the reel.
@alexmaur8817
2 жыл бұрын
I recently started a job assisting a disabled photographer, having very little experience in developing film prior. I mostly worked in digital years ago, but this dude is old school! Working an expander, dodging and burning, etc, have been easy to learn. But this... this is the bane of my existence, and he only let's me practice with my eyes closed lol. This video will surely be playing in my mind when loading film today
@alexmaur8817
2 жыл бұрын
Update: successfully processed 6 rolls today! Turns out when I practiced in the dark last week, I loaded the effing PAPER on the the reel. That was a funny discovery. Your video totally helped me calm down in the moment and handle the film much better, thank you!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear your progressing overall!
@slimjim340
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent demonstration. Years ago, I developed my B&W film on metal reels with a metal tank. I sacrificed a practice roll in the daylight just to see how the film loads visually. I then went into my closet at night to load. The daylight practice helps a lot.
@TheHeavyGrain
4 жыл бұрын
Great video, cheers for this. I’ve done my own 35mm for a while now but doing my first rolls of 120 onto my own Patterson tank this weekend and had no idea what to do with the paper backing haha.
@samue1991
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, it's given me a lot more confidence for home developing
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@BobGamble
5 жыл бұрын
I was rolling around on the floor with the dark bag, hopping on one foot and slamming in to the walls trying to get that film on the reel until I re-watched your video. Thanks for the great tips. I moved along after watching and it's ready to develop.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Great news. That whole process can be a real pain until you get used to it.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
BTW, I LOL'd all over the place from your description of your experience with the bag. Just Bananas! I don't know why I didn't put that in my original response but, yeah, LOL
@rogerwalker3201
5 жыл бұрын
There's a suggestion I might add. Prior to placing the lead edge of the film on the reel, I would rather CUT the backing off especially at the end of the roll to eliminate any chance of fogging the exposed film due to static electricity; the separating of the taped edge to the backing to the film could cause a static discharge. I would also suggest that if you are wearing a wrist watch that has a luminous dial, that you take it off prior to loading your film.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, very detailed and great info! Thanks for the input. I'm pinning this to the top of the thread.
@kevinbuja4373
4 жыл бұрын
ROGER WALKER You beat me to the punch. Especially if you live in areas of the country where there is winter where the air gets drier and the chance of static electricity can be discharged like a little spark that would fog the film.
@giulias.5104
4 жыл бұрын
Start at 6:32. Thank you very much sir.
@snax_4820
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you ... it helped. God will reward you in heaven with a new roll of film.
5 жыл бұрын
I personally think 120 is easier than 135, except for the sticky tape part. But with these instructions even the most clueless newbie would know how to do it. Thank you, sir!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks; That was exactly my intention.
@nowayout5249
2 жыл бұрын
Hey..........great idea to fold the film to ease feeding onto the spool! Something I will try next time.
@BarwickGreen
4 жыл бұрын
I've developed plenty of 35mm film but am apprehensive about loading 120 onto the spiral - I feel much happier about it now thank you so much!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@colmanian
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully informative and clear video. Thanks!!
@Mario_DiSanto
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, great video.
@Vintage35MM
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. I’m restarting my film hobby and my developing tank is 50 yrs old. I’ve been looking at the Paterson tanks because most everyone on YT seems to be using them. I understood how the slick ratcheting action works, but your video showed me that the funnel system fills the tank from the bottom, and it looks like it might fill faster than my antique. I’m gonna upgrade 👍. I’m unclear how liquids drain outta the tank. But I’m sure it will be faster and enable better overall timimg
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard some very negative opinions about the Paterson tanks from my viewers but they work for me. I like using them.
@pioni2
5 жыл бұрын
This is the first good tutorial on loading a 120 film to a regular Paterson tank. Excellent, as your videos always are. So far I've used an old Rondinax for 120 because I never bothered to do the same on a Paterson. Now that I think of it, it might be because of at the time of developing my first 120 I saw a tutorial for Rondinax and not for Paterson and it kind of stuck due to my laziness. :)
@maciej3373
4 жыл бұрын
The story about your voigtlander almost broke my heart 😭 thank you for the instructions!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
It was heartbreaking to watch. It flew six feet in the air before landing on the concrete. It seem like it was in the air for an eternity!
@HugeDisgrace
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'll develop my first roll of 120 today, I'm excited to see how it turns out. This had a lot of useful tips and cleared up all the questions i had. Thanks!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Please share a link if you post any of them. Thanks!
@FCSBlog
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this vid, helped me a lot with my first 120 film
@FilmPhotographyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear. Thanks
@boondoc001
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I'm not jumping into medium format yet but this is good to know
@FilmPhotographyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Medium format is awesome. I go back and forth between it and 35mm. The way I see it medium format is low volume and more purposeful and slows you down even more than 35mm film. The big negatives are incredible too.
@phil_koch
2 жыл бұрын
Just loaded my first roll of medium format and this video was super helpful! Thank you!
@gypsies0184
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this! Got a used tank and this is so helpful - just developed my 2nd film with your help. But - crazy thing! I do it in a darkroom instead of a bag (well, it's a bathroom most of the time) and when I pulled off that bit of tape at the end, I saw a couple of sparks! It's heating season in Canada and the air gets pretty dry and static-y. Next time, maybe I'll cut it off with scissors. Still love the video but this is something to keep in mind if you're in a dry climate.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip. I also read that in cold temperatures you should avoid using automatic film rewinding (for cameras so-equipped) and instead manually (and slowly) rewind your film for the same reason-static electricity.
@brennerpenner
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! Helped me out with my first roll of 120.
@vertusmatjaz
4 жыл бұрын
I am gonna develop my first medium format film today. It helped me a lot.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Congrats! I’m glad I could help.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Also if you haven’t already, please check my videos on film processing and scanning. tinyurl.com/uz6y3h3
@eleanorburns8686
2 жыл бұрын
Just taking up film photography now as I picked up an old bakelite camera and have to give it a go. This video is so invaluable and I plan to watch it many times before taking the plunge... x
@FilmPhotographyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful for you!
@BenjaminKanarek
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this...I will use a dark room.
@alex_fryingpan
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My grandma gave me an old camera of hers and I’m trying to figure out how I’m acually gonna like get any pictures. this video is gonna be so helpful!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear! Thanks for stopping by
@scottwillis1401
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You are so thorough and calm. Much appreciated. Cheers
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@Vendrldl
3 жыл бұрын
Few videos I can watch of someone simply talking and enjoy it as much as I did this video
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@juliozavala5865
2 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful my dude
@MrTolsten
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, sir! Was getting super nervous about loading my first ever roll of 120. You have put my mind at ease.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help.
@someonemearth5197
3 жыл бұрын
Great job. Very helpful thank you
@brucekraft744
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this demo. I'm just getting back into developing film after about 35 years. I appreciated the tips. I've got chemistry, so I guess it's time to shoot!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great time to come; enjoy!
@christopherfairfowl5521
3 жыл бұрын
Useful tip about flattening the leading edge, it will make my life easier from now on. 👍 thanks.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@relaxwithme3266
2 ай бұрын
Thanks man, much appreciated!
@eedddyyyy
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much very helpful, first time developing 120 let’s see how it goes
@BretMiller
2 жыл бұрын
Most helpful video! Thank you so much!
@sandybeveridge1808
5 жыл бұрын
Just got gifted a Paterson Super System 4 and had no idea what I was looking at, having never developed film before. This video was brilliant, thanks. Now to take the plunge 🙈
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Haha I wish you luck my friend. Check out my video on how to develop color c-41 film if that’s what you plan on using.
@Ikgeloofhetniet
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for this great video!
@mikkelyt9420
3 жыл бұрын
Very useful video, thanks for taking the time 🙂👍🏻. Cheers..
@jimmyjames2303
10 ай бұрын
The way I've always done it, although I also usually snip a very, very, small piece off the corners so they don't snag on the spokes.
@chloebarrick9500
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!! This really helped me, just finished loading and developing my first roll of 120!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Good news. I’m glad you found it useful!
@FanDutch
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us! I look forward to watching more of your videos
@gilbertbeltran1562
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video, thank you!
@MacShrike
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very clear. 👍🤗🙋🏻♂️
@Blue_Newt_01
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another helpful and informative video. Getting ready to develop my first roll of 120. Happy day!
@peiwang5509
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!very helpful!
@Niximagery
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is such a helpful tutorial. Hope your camera got fixed OK!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. The camera was repaired and works great now.
@fredmagnin860
3 жыл бұрын
like always, very useful video, thank you so much
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you found it useful. Thanks
@tzilpoctil777
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I just bought some expired film I thought was 35mm. Ended up being 828, paper backed film. I’ve only ever done 35mm, so I was unsure how to do paper backed film. Gonna buy a cheapo 828 camera and shoot that old film, then use your method to load the film into my tank. Thankfully, it’s essentially 35mm without the sprockets, yielding a larger image. We’ll see!!! Again, thanks!!!
@chadroberts44
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@eugenijusjanuskevicius2292
4 жыл бұрын
That was the trick I've learned on the 35 mm film after long trying to push it into the reel. It had no friction bearings, but I could gently stop the film with my fingers.
@devinlouverture2557
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you
@avistop1
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@RunNGunPhoto
4 жыл бұрын
Super informative video - Thanks for sharing! I'm about to pick up a paterson tank because having someone else develop my film is so darn expensive.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Yep. And it’s so simple to develop your own film.
@RunNGunPhoto
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you again 👍🏻
@sheister
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this video! Really helpful. I just mixed my chemicals and am about to attempt my first roll ever. And my deepest sympathies for your Voigtlander...
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Lol, thanks. I actually got it repaired and it's in good shape with the exception of one of the top dials which isn't as smooth as before but not bad. Good luck with the development of your first roll. My advice: take your time; read the instructions twice and make sure the temperatures are correct.
@eliotferki5690
4 жыл бұрын
Very thorough, thanks!
@silva-anderida7695
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting.Cheers!
@Madguru
4 жыл бұрын
going to try this soon. this is giving me confidence that it is possible..even by me. thank you.
@np-nl8ck
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, great tips you answered all my questions thanks!
@dangerpowers123
5 жыл бұрын
Great advice. I learnt how to do this recently and the tips on where to keep your thumbs when using the film reel to rachett in the film is a subtle thing it took me awhile to work out...and how to load the film etc... Good advice
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@kuschonink
5 жыл бұрын
Oh pal you did such a great job explaining thank you!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@leoeva1982
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed to know, thanks :)
@animeditor
5 жыл бұрын
thanks for making this video!
@James-gz6iq
5 жыл бұрын
Make sure the ball bearings are loose, not locked forward. That'll keep the film edges even from falling from the edge guide.
@chrisfrochaux6245
5 жыл бұрын
Should have watched this before I managed to break the film!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Ouch, sorry to hear that!
@MilliePat
4 жыл бұрын
After spending numerous hours twisting a Paterson reel for 120 films I finally got the reel notches in the correct position. My smalls hand struggled with these reels for hours and the hard plastic had to be broken down enough so I could get the notches lined up parallel. New reels are very stiff to move.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
They can be a pain to use especially when you’re starting out. That’s why I thought the video might be helpful.
@gilbertbeltran1562
3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you. And don't worry, I know how hard unscripted narration is! :))
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Lol thanks
@CHRISTOPH-B
3 жыл бұрын
That helped me a lot! Thx! ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
@paultaylorphotography9499
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome mate I’ve done 35mm before and about to do some 120 so this was helpful. New sub for ya mate cheers Paul 📷❤️
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped and thanks for the sub!
@paultaylorphotography9499
4 жыл бұрын
Film Photography Channel welcome mate 📷❤️
@stuartconnelly5397
2 жыл бұрын
One of the spool that I have has a red tab. So basically you can put 2 rolls of 120 on a spool. Remove the red tab, wind the first in, the click the red tab down and put the second one one. Never tried it, I think you need to be very familiar with doing. Jobo spools I think.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve never used Jobo. I only have Paterson
@SilverEyeOfTiger
4 жыл бұрын
First time and this vid helped a ton! Thank u!
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@zdrhy
5 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thx.
@AndyTran
2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video. Thank you! I wanted to ask. For my tank I have a little rod that isn't shown in the video. Do I just not use that rod at all?
@FilmPhotographyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
The rod is for agitation of the film spool inside the tank. Lots of people never use it and opt to invert the tank as a means of agitation verses scrolling the spool back and forth. Either method works just fine.
@AndyTran
2 жыл бұрын
@@FilmPhotographyChannel Ahh Thank you so much
@splootan
6 ай бұрын
Great video, quick question, would you recommend the Patterson tank or a Lab box? Thanks
@sofiaanimal7417
3 жыл бұрын
thanks
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@user-rw5do6xz1v
5 жыл бұрын
Just did my first roll of film. Tried doing it in bag for about 1hr half then finally decided to try it in bathroom only took about three mins....
@mikedrop8865
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! Quick question (maybe dumb) 🥴🤔. Do you put the chemicals into the tank first, put it (open lid) into the changing bag with the reels and film, then load film onto reels and then into tank, then securing lid? Or do you just add the chemicals after taking out of bag (since it’s light-sealed)? Probably a dumb question but I’m picturing me spilling it in the bag lol
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
No, what I do is load the film onto the reel and insert the loaded reel into the tank and close the light-tight top. After that I start adding the chemicals per the development process.
@GabrielDalposso
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! Now I just gotta train that brain muscle. :)
@smokeybear390
4 жыл бұрын
does it ever get too hot in your changing bag? any tips
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Yes!! Or I should say it used to. Once I became proficient at film loading, it was "no sweat", lol. When I first started using the changing bag it was a real pain. Remember to trim the sharp corners of your film so it doesn't get stuck in the spool and always pull the film leader past the ball-bearings of the spool before you start ratcheting.
@dalehammond1749
Жыл бұрын
In have no problem in daylight but still can't do it on the Paterson reel in the dark bag. I have no problem at all with 35 film. I've tried several other brand tanks with hit and miss results. Today I lost 5 pictures on a roll of 120 due to film touching in another type of reel. It jumped track. Somebody has to invent a better way for 120 film.
@denniswilliams4789
3 жыл бұрын
Start with stainless steel reels from day one. The plastic variety does not hold up and stains. There is so much bulk it interferes with flow. Stainless will look and operate as new after two decades.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
3 жыл бұрын
Good points and all true. I think the stainless steel containers maintain the temperature better as well.
@Duckgrabber
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This helped a lot. I was starting to think the reels were made by the devil. ;-)
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Hahah, Glad I could help!
@zairrewright4131
4 жыл бұрын
So hype you have a bessa ii what are your thoughts on it I have one currently coming in the mail to me this week it’s my first medium format camera any tips for the camera itself? Anything I should look out for that you’ve noticed from use? Look forward to heading back
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
It's a pretty fun and simple camera to use overall. If I have any tips they would be: 1. Always advance the film IMMEDIATELY after taking a photo to avoid taking unintended double exposures. 2. Try to NOT change the shutter speed AFTER cocking the shutter. It can lead to damage.
@32ndFoto
2 жыл бұрын
If i am developing ONE roll of 120 in tall tank do i still have to put empty 2nd reel into tank.?
@FilmPhotographyChannel
2 жыл бұрын
No not in a Paterson tank. Just make sure to push it to the bottom
@kleenslatecreative181
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Brother. Every time I try to load my spool in the bag I get resistance once it loops and my film comes out super scratched and jacked up.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Make sure that you feed the film past the ball bearings in the spool before you start ratcheting. You can do this outside of the bag. Also the spool should be perfectly dry otherwise the film will stick.
@kleenslatecreative181
4 жыл бұрын
Film Photography Channel thanks for the quick response. I’ll give this a try and update you. I think your trick of trying to straighten out the first few centimeters may help as well. Thanks so much.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. Also make sure the leading edge of the film corners are rounded off.
@hippo_since2012
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! But I think maybe I still need to waste one roll to practice under daylight.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
It also helps if you trim the corners (with scissors) of the leading edge of the film. Makes it much easier to load.
@MilliePat
4 жыл бұрын
Two hours trying to get a roll 120 film on the Paterson reel. Purchased from B and H camera last month, and the reel sprockets will not align across from each other, no matter how much I pull, twist and push. Impossible to use the reel without the correct alignment. Anyone have any suggestions?
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Hi yes the same thing happened to me a while back. You have to take them apart and align them correctly. It’s possible to lock the reels in the wrong position which will make them unusable for mounting film. It’s kind of hard but try to take them apart without breaking them. Once you do, you can line them up correctly and click them into place.
@MichaelLloyd
Ай бұрын
I have watched this video at least 6 times. I wish I had a darkroom, but I don't. After over an hour of trying to load 120 film on a reel, I'm now certain that loading 120 film on a Patterson reel, in a Patterson tent, is the challenge I will receive when it's time to pass through the pearly gates. I'm equally certain that the test was created by Satan himself (or herself). In light of that, I will just jump off of the metaphorical cloud into the seething cauldron below and take the easy way out. This is why I prefer 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10 sheet film.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
Ай бұрын
I would point out a thing or two in case they might help. Check the leading corners of the film to make sure that they aren’t sticking out and getting stuck in the reel. You can roll the leading edge of the film backwards (against the curl) to make the leading part of the film straight instead of curly. Also can you pre load just an inch of the film onto the reel before putting everything in the bag? The first few inches are blank and have no photos. Good luck!
@MichaelLloyd
Ай бұрын
@@FilmPhotographyChannel Another YT person said not to get frustrated. That didn't work lol. Another YT channel suggested putting a folded photo paper ramp (I used thin mylar that I have for making digital negatives), through the reel slots, in front of the feed openings. That helped a lot once I figured out that the ball bearings were "stuck" (new reels). Also, I ran out of expletives... I think that's when things turned around. I have film loaded on a reel and in the tank. I can try the preload idea too, Thanks a bunch.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
Ай бұрын
@MichaelLloyd you’re so welcome. I’m glad you made progress. I had a very similar frustration years ago loading 35mm film until it all fell in place one day. I hope in comes together for you too. It takes some of the joy of film photography away when this type of thing happens.
@MichaelLloyd
Ай бұрын
@@FilmPhotographyChannel I developed the film this morning. I had two over exposed negatives (first two) and 10 that may be under exposed. I'll see what happens when I scan them. I kind of expected that. I haven't shot my Hasselblad V series in almost 10 years. I haven't developed film in almost 10 years. It's been 7 years since I made a photograph that I cared about with digital or film. Simply put, I burned out. I shot the Hasselblad as a way to pull me out of the photography slump I was in. Seeing those negatives made it worth the effort. The whole process has been full of little road blocks. I forget the Hassy won't fire if the dark slide is in. With a winder, it makes a "noise" but doesn't advance the film That took a while to figure out lol. I checked my Panasonic light meter for function the day before I left on a 2000 mile round trip drive to NW New Mexico. The battery was dead. The battery is a little odd and I had to order it. No problem, I'll just use my Sekonic light meter. That got me close but it's not the Pentax and I am rusty. All I needed was an EV, except I wasn't sure about where to put the zones. In the end I went with f8 and be there. The trip was for work. I had time to shoot 2 rolls and that was it. All in all it was the kick I needed. I'll shoot some 35, more 120, then move on to 4x5 and maybe I'll get comfortable shooting 8x10. I develop the sheet film in my Jobo. Hopefully it's still functional. A darkroom would be nice to have.
@randallstewart175
4 жыл бұрын
A plus for showing Paterson tank owners how to use their equipment. A big negative for indirectly promoting the purchase and use of these poorly designed and manufactured tanks. Users complain that the reels are hard to clean and that once used a bit, the reels get sticky and hard to load. The design of the tank mixes large volumes of air into the developer if agitated by inversion (bad) and users report that it leaks. If agitated by turning its "rod", it performs just like the $5 Yankee tank I bought as my first in 1958. It's made of hard, brittle plastic, so it is likely to crack open if dropped. The AP tank/reel system is better made and commonly cheaper. (Sold as the house brand at B&H and Freestyle.) Me, I use plastic reels for my color work in a rotating processor (Unicolor) with no sticking. I do my B&W by inversion in stainless steel tank/reels.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. This is my third Patterson tank. The previous two did have leaks and you make a great point about the air bubbles being infused into the developer upon inversion. In the beginning, I had a really hard time with the reals which is why I decided to make this video. I haven’t had any problems with sticking or the like. I’ll take a look at the tank that you recommended since I’m not 100% happy with the Patterson.
@donkeypoo99
4 жыл бұрын
I can’t seem to get the film spool to adjust to the 120 size. It feel like I’m going to break it
@dalkapur
5 жыл бұрын
I unravel the film first, pulling off the backing paper as I go, and rip off the end bit. That leaves me with just the film to rachet onto the reel. Makes it less fiddly.
@dukenukem5768
4 жыл бұрын
I've never used a changing bag, it sounds like a nightmare. I've always done this after dark, in the broom cupboard, with all the lights in the house turned off. I thought changing bags were just for photojournalists developing film in hotel rooms, but maybe I'm wrong.
@FilmPhotographyChannel
4 жыл бұрын
I’m sure that’s one of the applications for a changing bag. I’ve used them for years. If you ever get one, I recommend a larger one. They’re a lot easier to use. It takes a while to develop the muscle memory to be able to load a real within the bag.
@Jail-Left-Wing-Traitors
5 жыл бұрын
skip to 7:00 to see the bit we are all here for..( how to load 120.)
@caitlingriffin3977
5 жыл бұрын
I can't get the spool to go to 120 mm for the life of me. Any advice?
@FilmPhotographyChannel
5 жыл бұрын
Make sure the tabs are lined up then rotate counterclockwise. If you've already have them apart, same thing; Line up the tabs and rotate clockwise until it clicks.
@caitlingriffin3977
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much it worked!@@FilmPhotographyChannel
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