Description
MOD54 4×5 Sheet Film Holder
The MOD54 4×5 Sheet Film Holder is an adaptor to process 6 sheets of 4×5 sheet film. This adaptor is designed to fit in a Paterson Multi-Reel 3 Developing Tank.
Technical Tips
You will want to use 1 litre of chemicals, enough to fill the tank and fully immerse the sheets.
Load the sheets so that the ridges on the sheets line up with the ridges on the top of the MOD54. The emulsion side should face inwards.
Agitate as you would with 35mm or 120 film. Generally for the first 60 seconds, then for 10-15 seconds every minute. Don’t be nervous about agitating, the sheet will be secure. Likewise, don’t overdue the agitation. Tap the tank well after each agitation as normal.
The MOD54 works best with standard chemical setups, but again test anything before you try it on important work. Stand development and Rotary processes will not give good results and aren’t recommended.
Test before processing any important shots! And please be patient and practice using the MOD54. It can take time and many sheets of film to learn how to use it properly.
MOD54 has made a video with some tips for loading. You can watch it here.
Develop Your Own Film
If you would like to learn more about developing your own film, you should read our guides How To Develop Black And White Film and How To Develop Colour Film. Both guides will walk you through each step of developing film at home.
Also, check out How To Develop Film At Home for a list of everything you’ll need. How To Prepare Film Developing Chemistry will explain how to get your chemicals ready for processing. Once you’re ready to go, find your Black And White Film Developing Times.
You can explore further and look at How To Stand Develop Film and Pushing and Pulling Film.
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