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Stearman Press SP810 8X10 developing tank system

Stearman Press SP810 8X10 developing tank system - Main image
$115.2 $180 In stock

Category: Film & Film Processing Film Processing Equipment

A large-format 8x10 inch developing system for under £200 is unusual, but a multi-format one too makes it a purchase worth considering.

Made in the USA, by Stearman Press, it uses tray rocking or tilting for agitation; Just load your film in a darkroom or changing bag, then process in daylight.

It lets you process one sheet of 8x10 film at a time and uses only 18 oz (500ml) of solution during processing. It's daylight safe and fills and drains very quickly.

It can also be used for other formats in that it will also process 2 sheets of 5x7, 2 sheets of 4x10 or 4 sheets of 4x5 or 9x12cm film. This is achieved by configuring the internal layout using the supplied frames which snap into place.

The tray design enables rock or tilt agitation, and its overall size is only 42x31x6cm.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Julian ★★★★★

I've been tilting it back and forth in the dark for a few sheets now, and the rocking motion is so smooth it feels like the tray was machined just for me. The fact that it handles multiple formats without needing a second system is a huge bonus for my cramped darkroom setup. For under £200, I honest

George ★★★★★

For the price, getting a multi-format 8x10 system that actually works is rare. The build quality feels solid and the tank doesn't leak, which was my biggest worry. Development has been consistent on my first few runs.

George S. ★★★★★

Tilt and tray rocking finally solve the uneven development I used to get with my 8x10 sheets, and the multi-format capability means I can switch to smaller film without buying another system. For under £200, it's a solid, well-built piece of kit that makes large-format processing feel almost easy.