Just developed my first film!

timw4mail · 07-12-2017, 08:21 AM

Did you use ratcheting reels?

vector · 07-12-2017, 08:50 AM

Originally posted by timw4mail

Did you use ratcheting reels?

Yeah, the racheting reels came with the Patterson tank.

**Alex645** · 07-12-2017, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by pathdoc

After four rolls of Fomapan 200 which went on slick and easy, it was a shock to go back to Kodak and find that the roll of TriX I recently shot wanted to play hardball with going onto the Patterson spool.

Good point. Not all films created equal; Kodak tends to be a lot thicker and the tape used to attach it to the spool is a pain to remove. Using scissors in total darkness? Not a skill set practiced in elementary school.

Ilford, Kentmere, and Fujifilms seem to be thinner overall and load easier. I appreciate that Ilford doesn't use tape at the spool end and I can just snap it off.

With 120, however, I find the thicker Kodak easier to load than the thinner alternatives. But licking the Kodak adhesive to close the paper roll after unloading the camera is just nasty. Ilford uses an adhesive that is minty and sweet. Thin mints anyone?

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-12-2017, 04:39 PM

Nearly any 35mm film, thick or thin, is a piece of cake after you've tried to load some
thin-base 120 (or worse yet 220) film onto a balky auto-load adjustable plastic reel.

I find it much easier to visualize what my hands are doing inside a changing bag
in daylight than in complete darkness. Try it and you will understand.

It is critical everything - especially the reels - be super dry before use.
I cannot overstress the importance of this. If in doubt use a blow drier.

Chris

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timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Did you use ratcheting reels?

07-12-2017, 08:50 AM	#32
vector Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 713 Original Poster	Originally posted by timw4mail Did you use ratcheting reels? Yeah, the racheting reels came with the Patterson tank.

07-12-2017, 12:16 PM	#33
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by pathdoc After four rolls of Fomapan 200 which went on slick and easy, it was a shock to go back to Kodak and find that the roll of TriX I recently shot wanted to play hardball with going onto the Patterson spool. Good point. Not all films created equal; Kodak tends to be a lot thicker and the tape used to attach it to the spool is a pain to remove. Using scissors in total darkness? Not a skill set practiced in elementary school. Ilford, Kentmere, and Fujifilms seem to be thinner overall and load easier. I appreciate that Ilford doesn't use tape at the spool end and I can just snap it off. With 120, however, I find the thicker Kodak easier to load than the thinner alternatives. But licking the Kodak adhesive to close the paper roll after unloading the camera is just nasty. Ilford uses an adhesive that is minty and sweet. Thin mints anyone?

07-12-2017, 04:39 PM	#34
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Nearly any 35mm film, thick or thin, is a piece of cake after you've tried to load some thin-base 120 (or worse yet 220) film onto a balky auto-load adjustable plastic reel. I find it much easier to visualize what my hands are doing inside a changing bag in daylight than in complete darkness. Try it and you will understand. It is critical everything - especially the reels - be super dry before use. I cannot overstress the importance of this. If in doubt use a blow drier. Chris