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Paterson Photographic Auto Load Reel

SKU: PAR MFR: PTP119
$13.99
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Key Features

  • Achieve consistent film development with this Paterson auto load reel!
  • Enjoy easy film loading; this reel makes your darkroom process smoother.
  • Durable plastic construction ensures years of reliable darkroom use.
  • Chemical-resistant design protects your film during processing steps.
  • Get perfectly even development thanks to the reel's unique design.
  • Light-tight seal guarantees no unwanted exposure during development!
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Travis t : Will this fit the Adorama stainless tanks?
Shopper : Is this compatible? with Kalt Stainless Steel 35mm Tank
Shopper : Can this reel accomodate a full 36 exposure roll of film? Does it take practice to be able to get a full roll on a single reel?  New to developingPeter A : Yes, it can hold 36x rollsCAROLINE A : Yes to both! When I first started, I used to buy a lot of film cameras from the thrift store. They’d often have film in them so I used that as my “test” rolls. I could load them onto the reel in the light so I could see what I was doing. Once I got the hang of it I’d practice doing it in the changing bag. Then when I was super confident I’d start using my own filmCAROLINE A : Yes to both questions! When I was first started, I used to buy a lot of cameras from the thrift store. They often came with film inside so I’d use those to practice so I could do it in the light and I could see what I was doing. Once I got the hang of it, then I tried in the changing bag with the “test” film before I used my own.

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2021-08-01T17:05:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Great buy

Purchased for my husband and they worked great for him.

ASHLEY L.

2021-04-20T08:45:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Deal On Patterson Reel!

Great product! Exactly what I need to modify for a 110 reel.

JACOB W.

2021-01-26T08:59:21

Rated 3 out of 5

Reels are "OK" but not "Great."

Have always used Paterson Developing tank and reels. I had to replace 2 old reels, and the new ones have poor QC IMO. One reel is VERY STIFF to twist apart. One reel I sent back because it would not twist apart. The replacement is also VERY STIFF to twist apart. My old reels are much easier (even when new!) 3 stars because of manufacture changes that resulted in a much stiffer reel to twist apart.

Peter A.

2020-11-04T07:10:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Great reels!

Great reels for the Paterson tanks. Well constructed. I wish they had a little larger tabs where the film is first inserted for easier loading of the spool. Highly recommended!

CHRIS T.

2019-12-10T09:02:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Great reel but be careful about sizes of reels and tanks.

It's a fine product. It does its job well. It's my fault that I didn't read the size on the description and it doesn't fit the tank I bought with it. I mistakenly thought such things were standardized but forgot that I had run into the same problem back in the 1980's. So at least I got some slight nostalgic feeling from it. But with the right-sized tank this is a good reel. I have used it in the past. Just wish I'd remembered about the different sizes.

Kenneth M.

2019-06-12T08:10:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Newbie love!

I’m new to developing at home, we bought a used dev tank, not sure what brand it is but the reels were terrible. I bought this as a test replacement and it works wonderful! It’s so easy to load and my film doesn’t get stuck while loading. I highly recommend.

Jonathan P.

2018-02-22T08:53:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect real

Reels are exactly what I needed

TAHOE D.

2018-02-09T11:50:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Quality, Exactly What I Needed

Bought 2 of these for a film photography class and they worked great and were exactly what I needed.

Sarah L.

2013-06-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent product

* I use medium format and exhibit my photographs. *I used Patterson tanks and reels always. They are logical and well designed and always consistent. The developing process with Patterson tanks and reels ensures that I get the results I want. * Loading 120 film could be tricky but with Patterson it is easily overcome. Sacrifice ONE unexposed film and practice getting the film on the reel and separating the backing paper. From there on you will fall in love with Patterson and its products.

BRUCE H.

2012-04-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use.

Takes a little practice to load in the dark. But it is easy to use and I've gotten good results. Couldn't be happier.

David M.

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Great buy

By ASHLEY L.

Purchased for my husband and they worked great for him.

Best Deal On Patterson Reel!

By JACOB W.

Great product! Exactly what I need to modify for a 110 reel.

Even first-time users can load Paterson reels quickly and without crimps. One reel adjusts in a snap for loading 35mm, 126, 127, 120 or 220mm film. The unique ball bearing ratchet system makes film loading foolproof. The reel's acetyl resin construction is strong, chemical-resistant and able to withstand high film drying temperatures.

Key Features

  • Achieve consistent film development with this Paterson auto load reel!
  • Enjoy easy film loading; this reel makes your darkroom process smoother.
  • Durable plastic construction ensures years of reliable darkroom use.
  • Chemical-resistant design protects your film during processing steps.
  • Get perfectly even development thanks to the reel's unique design.
  • Light-tight seal guarantees no unwanted exposure during development!