5×7 Developing Reel:

• Develop 5×7” or 13×18cm format B&W or color film.
• Compatible with Paterson 5 and 8 tanks.
• You can develop 5×7 RA-4 paper using the Paper5 reel with this setup.
• Save chemicals with rotary processing using AGO Film Processor

REEL – 5×7 — reel designed to achieve great results with both hand agitation or using the AGO Film Processor. It is compatible with Paterson 5 tanks (and larger),

Minimum chemical consumption for 5×7 reel

For vertical agitation use 1350ml of chemical per reel.

The Reel-5×7 can also be used on a Reel-Paper 5 as an insert to split the inner compartment into two sections. This allows for the simultaneous development of multiple prints up to 5×7 inches in size. When using it as Paper 5 insert the top holder is not needed.

A 5×7 format print can be developed when using the 5×7 reel with Paper5 reel.

Loading the 5×7 reel

This reel can accommodate up to two sheets of 5×7″ or 13×18 cm film. Insert the films, emulsion side facing inward, between the two columns and slide them down. Attach the top holder: push down one click for 13×18 cm film or two clicks for 5×7″ film. After developing, remove the top holder by placing your thumbs in the center hole and using your index fingers to pull it off.