Lomography has introduced a development tank designed to simplify the process of loading film. The most challenging aspect of film development is threading the film onto reels. These reels position the film to ensure there is spacing and no contact along the entire strip, allowing water and chemicals to circulate freely over the surface, but this needs to be done in complete darkness. Unfortunately, loading film onto reels can be quite tricky, as it must be done by touch in a confined space that can quickly become warm. As your hands heat up, sweat makes the task even more difficult, especially with films that have a thin base like Lomo 800, which can be particularly frustrating to handle in such conditions.
Lomography has addressed this issue with a modular film loader and processing box. In this system, a core that holds the film roll is placed into a plastic “doughnut” component. You then wind the film from the roll into the “doughnut,” which contains the reels. Afterward, you can remove the core with the empty canister and pour the chemicals into the “doughnut.” The Lomo Daylight Developing Tank is designed for individual 35mm rolls. While the twist agitation may appear somewhat messy in the provided video (youtube.com/watch?v=XyGh79…), the inversion lock seems to offer a reassuring feature. The tank and accessories are priced at $79 on shop.lomography.com/us/day… — all you will need to begin are your film chemicals and the tools to mix them. For beginners looking to develop film at home, a helpful guide can be found at analog.cafe/search?for=how… #editorial🔥 #gas
The most delicate task in film development is loading it onto reels. These reels position the film to ensure there is spacing and no contact along the entire strip. This arrangement enables water and chemicals to move freely over the full surface, but it must be performed in complete darkness. #editorial.