tim_gilbert1

<p>Thanks for the comments. We actually played with the 'film holder processing tank' idea and rejected for many of the reasons mentioned. It got really complicated fast.<br> Here's a compilation of our responses to questions:<br> <br /> First, I don't know why kickstarter won't let you use Paypal. But bear in mind that we, (the project developers), never see your credit card info. Once the project is funded, Kickstarter processes all the cards and wires us the money (after taking their cut and giving the credit card company theirs.) I would expect that they are as secure as Paypal. <br /> <br /> Regarding the 'gasket vs plunger' debate; we tried two prototypes with two different gasket configurations and decided we needed a better idea. The gasket complicates the molds for the tank/lid and brings another supplier into the mix. That raises the cost.<br /> <br /> As for 'edge to edge' uniformity, we haven't seen any problems. Note, I'm probably not as picky as many of you and our testing has been limited to E-6 and D-76. We're putting a plan together to shoot a series of controlled shots using several different films and developers and then scan them looking for issues. Probably be after Christmas before we have much more data. <br /> <br /> As for the agitation debate, I'm preparing a video to address the topic. I hope to have it published (on the kickstarter site) this weekend. <br /> <br /> As for the anti-halation backing getting removed: the only issue I've seen is the chemistry not getting to the film under the slots that hold the film. (Mainly on just one of the prototype film holders; the others are fine.) This is one reason we're making the slots wider. The rest of the film seems fine. I would think that the JOBO rotary system would have the same issue (or lack thereof) as it appears to me that the film is in firm contact with the tube.<br /> <br /> To wash, I've just removed the lid and let it flood. One could insert a tube/hose down the fill/drain chamber as well. We are looking at adding a nipple to the lid; no promises at this time.<br /> <br /> We have a 5x7/8x10 combo version sketched out (4 sheets of 5x7 or 2 sheets of 8x10). However, first, we need to get this project launched and in production. Then we'll need to do more market research to make sure there's a demand. (Launching a kickstarter takes a lot of effort.)<br /> <br /> Please continue to spread the word to your fellow photographers.</p>

<p>Stephen,<br> Thanks for your support. And we've posted on the other forums.</p> <p>Joe,<br> True, LF is pretty quiet on this forum but the two that Stephen mentioned have a lot more traffic.<br /><br />Late to the market? Maybe. But then again, Wanderlust raised over $128,000 for their Travelwide camera and the boys at Intrepid raised almost $95,000 (USD) for their new view camera. Don't forget the New55 project, they raised over $400,000 to start manufacturing a copy of Polaroid's famous film.<br> Film, especially large format, won't ever be mainstream again. However, it isn't dead.</p> <p>Tim</p>

<p>We've just launched a kickstarter for a new sheet film processing system. It will processes four sheets of 4x5 in 16 oz of solution. Details at:<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1653453089/sp-445-compact-4x5-film-processing-system" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...cessing-system</a><br /> <br /> We're currently working on the next prototype, so send us your comments and suggestions. <br /> The biggest question: is a four sheet capacity enough?</p>