Paterson Photographic Product Reviews and Ratings - Roll Film Processing - Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel from Adorama

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Brand: Paterson Photographic

Located in: Film & Darkroom, Film Processing, Roll Film Processing

Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel

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Avg. Customer Rating:

3.8 stars

(based on 9 reviews)

78% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Compact(4), Consistent reactions(4), Easily cleaned(6)

Best Uses:

Developing(7), Photography(3)

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro photographer(3)

Nice Tank

By Corey

from Lehi, Utah on 1/24/2011

Pros:

Durable, Easily Cleaned

Cons:

Included reel is terrible

Best Uses:

Developing, Photography

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Paterson Photographic Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel:

Buy two of these [@] and throw away the the included reel. Or just keep it as a backup.

First Tank

By Photo Major

from Central VA on 9/20/2010

Pros:

Easily Cleaned

Best Uses:

Developing

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Paterson Photographic Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel:

I'm a photo student and this is my first development tanke. It seems to be working just fine. Only major criticism is the fluidity of moving between chemicals. That is, if the top isn't on you're going to be leaking chemicals on the floor - but if the cap is on, then you may have a little bit of a delay in getting it off to stop the developer, which may cause problems. So far it hasn't, but just a heads up to account for it.

Paterson Tank

By Black+White

from Champaign, IL on 8/22/2009

Cons:

Nightmare to Load

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Paterson Photographic Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel:

I thought I know how to load film on a plastic reel but these Paterson reels are terrible to load. In the 80s I used JOBO reels and tanks which have a clever indention on the top of the reel were you can feel the progress the film makes during loading. But these Paterson reels are rubbish, the tank itself is o.k., however the lid doesn't fit well.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Great product

By Joel.

from Mesa, AZ on 8/14/2009

Pros:

Compact, Consistent Reactions, Easily Cleaned

Cons:

Only 1 reel

Best Uses:

Developing, Photography

Describe Yourself:

Casual Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Paterson Photographic Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel:

The Paterson tanks are the best in my view. This is a great one. The only oversight I think is that the kit only comes with 1 reel. If you plan to do mostly 35mm development, make sure to get another reel. You should really have two in place when developing.

Works great and very easy to use.

By Rob LaRosa

from Las Vegas, NV on 5/27/2009

Pros:

Easy to use, Versatile

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Developing, Photography

Describe Yourself:

Photo Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Paterson Photographic Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel:

I used to have steel reels and tank and I always found it difficult to put film on the reels. With this system, putting film on the reel is a snap. The reel also can be adjusted to fit 35mm and 120 film. The tank can be used as an inversion tank or a agitation tank (or a combination of both). Cleaning the tank is very easy and it seems to be able to take some abuse. I've dropped it a few times with no damage. The only negative I can find is that you need to be careful that the lid is seated correctly otherwise it will leak. But, I supposed you could say that about other tanks as well.

Excellent tank and reel

By jim

from Bay Village ohio on 2/20/2009

Pros:

Consistent Reactions, Easily Cleaned, Fast response

Best Uses:

Developing, Enlarging, Printing

Describe Yourself:

Semi-pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Paterson Photographic Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel:

To develope 6x6 negative film
Easy load and clean

It leaked

By wwl

from san jose, ca on 12/6/2008

Pros:

Compact

Cons:

Poor Construction

Describe Yourself:

Pro Photographer

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Paterson Photographic Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel:

I perhaps got a defective one?
It leaked while agitating.
I am going to return and get a better one

shutterbug

By mara from brownsville,tx on 9/6/2008

Pros:

Compact, Consistent Reactions, Easily Cleaned

Best Uses:

Developing

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Paterson Photographic Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel:

make nice my work

I DON'T KNOW HOW I GOT ALONG WITHOUT IT!

By NONE.

from LANSDOWNE PA on 9/4/2008

Pros:

Compact, Consistent Reactions, Easily Cleaned, EASY TO LOAD THE REEL

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Developing

Describe Yourself:

Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Paterson Photographic Paterson Universal Tank w/ One Reel:

A TWO YEAR OLD COULD LOAD THE FILM IN THIS REEL AND NOT GET THE FILM KINKED. PERFECT RESULTS EVERY TIME.

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