Film Camera Reel

[1.45 lb] Kept light out. I had plenty of room to finagle 120 film onto the expanded reel, it being my first time developing. 10/10 would recommend

[Black] I've processed four rolls of film using this kit and it gets easier every time. The reel is easy to load once you get a feel for it and the lid snaps on tightly and evenly. I've used the constant agitation method all four times and have run into zero issues. Add a changing bag, canister opener, scissors, and film clips and this is everything you need to get started.

[1.81 lb] Film loads very well, recess makes using the reel to load unnecessary thus reducing the chance of cross knocking. Canister is light and water tight. A little confused why anyone expects chemistry to be included.....

[0.045 lb] This is a very durable film stock. What I mean by that is the film is much thicker than some of the 120 film I have used, and it is very easy to spool onto the developing reel. I am also very happy with the results!!

[0.92 lb] I thought I was taking every precaution loading my reels of color film in a completely light tight room. But I finally had enough of taking out my developed film green tinted due to light exposure. So finally got the artista changing bag which is exactly what I needed. It’s large enough to accommodate tank and reel and everything else I need to get the film(s) on the reel. Of course the more time spent with arms inside it can get a little sweaty. But it is a well made changing bag and well worth the expense.

[Acetate] This film is rewound 120 film. That means it's the same film physically as the 120 film you'd use in a Mamiya 645 / 67, Pentax 645 / 67, etc., but the spool is different. My Tri-X 400 came pre-wound to resemble a 120 spool, and in a nice little black canister. I get 8 shots of 6x9 medium format prints per roll from this film. This film works in the Kodak Medalist and Medalist II and any 620 camera... but be advised, 620 film has to be ABSOLUTELY perfectly wound in order to work in the Medalist and Medalist II as these are precision cameras. Thankfully, the 2 rolls of Tri-X 400 were close enough to fit in the feed side, but the plastic reel makes it hard to take out once the take up reel is completely fed. I had to use a spare reel as a lever to fish out the film. The film scans OK, it's grainy (it's Tri-X and not T-Max), but it's not as grainy in medium format as it is in 35mm. I find that I enjoy shooting it most using a yellow or dark yellow filter and having to eat 1 to 1 1/2 stops. It has incredible latitude, only underexposing when I was off by 2 stops, but never failing to let me down if I overexpose. If you have a brownie, tourist, vigilant, or a Medalist, this is your B&W film to make sure the camera works. It's forgiving, and in medium format, a bit sharper than you remember in 35mm.

[Download] I recently set up a small home darkroom and ordered a whole kit from BH, which included the Jobo 1520. I first started processing film way back in the mid 70's and have used virtually ever tank known, including stainless steel in-to-out reels photojournalists in the field used almost exclusively. This is undoubtedly the easiest tank I've ever loaded and used, mainly because of the reel design. As with most plastic reels, you load out-to-in, and the Jobo is very easy to hit in total darkness because of a great design feature: If you hold it between thumb and index finger there's a section that's indented you can grab. Then, it's super easy to find the outer ring slots to get started. And, if the film hangs up a little you can use the indented section to shift it along. Great feature! Another great feature is a slight flattening of the outer edge which gives you a place to sit the reel on the table or counter and when you pick it up, it's positioned exactly where you need it. The rest of the tank works great--easy to pour in and out, good seals, nicely written little manual,and apparently very tough plastic. I would highly recommend this reel to anyone new to film developing as it reduces the frustration most students and new enthusiasts experience in loading film. For experienced folks, it just makes things go smoother.

[Acetate] you need this if you're using and old camera that won't take the regular 120 format reels. As far as I know B&H is the only spot for this in the world. Make sure to save the old reels, in the case of a Kodak Brownie you can use the 120 film reel as the feed reel as long as you have a 620 reel for the take up.

[Built-In] I love this Film camera

[9.7 lb] Great profesional reel at a really reasonable price, I look for tons of options an and for the price this was the best!