I’ve about had it with the Stearman Press tank.
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I’ve about had it with the Stearman Press tank. I’m going to look into the Jobo wide tank - I have the rotator so it wouldn’t be the biggest investment, and holy hell it’s got to be easier to use. I’ve tried all the squeezing, the sealing, the being careful about liquid volume, the “make sure you’re holding it right”…but the Stearman always leaks, it’s hard to load, it’s super easy to knock over…there has got to be a better way!
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I’ve about had it with the Stearman Press tank. I’m going to look into the Jobo wide tank - I have the rotator so it wouldn’t be the biggest investment, and holy hell it’s got to be easier to use. I’ve tried all the squeezing, the sealing, the being careful about liquid volume, the “make sure you’re holding it right”…but the Stearman always leaks, it’s hard to load, it’s super easy to knock over…there has got to be a better way!
@kaiser_franz you aren't wrong. I've considered the zebra tank, but a rotary one is probably better anyway.
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@kaiser_franz you aren't wrong. I've considered the zebra tank, but a rotary one is probably better anyway.
@tmcfarlane I just ordered a Jobo 2500 series tank and a 4x5 reel that holds 6 sheets...so we'll see how that goes. I have about 8 exposures from this past weekend I haven't developed yet (I only got through 4 sheets today in the Stearman tank) so I may hang onto them until the new tank and reel comes in…
The Zebra tank looked really well made and interesting, but unless I was reading it incorrectly it is made for glass and metal plates, not film itself which was a bit disappointing to read.
