Derick Crucius Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Hey everyone, I was wondering if someone had a recommendation for a changing tent or a method for a dark bag to use for loading the LOMO UPB-1a developing tank? I do not have a darkroom, and to black out windows every time I want to process would be a bit annoying. I’ve used my dark bag in the past and have always had loading mistakes due to it being so crammed in the bag (tank, spiral, and film box gets pretty crowded) any tips or recommendations are very much appreciated, thanks! -Derick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Klockenkemper Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Look for a minilab dark box, meant for changing paper rolls in film lab print machines. They're much more spacious than a changing bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Charles MacDonald Posted May 4, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted May 4, 2020 there is the series of Harrison Film Changing Tents - you can find them at places like B&H photo. Biggest one is 48 inches by 28, and 19 high, but will fold away. NOT Cheep. the minilab ones may not collapse easily for storage, but would have solid sides which would be more rugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derick Crucius Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Thanks everyone, I appreciate the responses so far. would something like this work?: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/41880-REG/Photoflex_AC_CROO1_Film_Changing_Room_25.html?&ap=y&smp=y or would it be too small? I’m on a very limited budget and would prefer not to spend more than I have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Pinder Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 I bought a huge old Birns and Sawyer changing bag for $25, I put a cardboard box inside to keep the bag held up with the side facing me cutout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baltasar Thomas Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) I did something similar as Todd, and it works great. Bought a very large changing bag (quite cheaply) off of Amazon. Made a square frame out of small diameter PVC pipes. The frame goes inside the changing bag. Another addition is a board (I used OSB wood) that lies inside the frame, on the bottom of the changing bag. I put 2 nails in the board, one for a 100ft spool and one for the Lomo spiral. The nails fit inside the center of the spool and spiral, so they don't go anywhere while I'm turning the spiral to load the film onto it. Works quite well, I'll see if I can make a photo later today ? EDIT: Forgot to mention, the pipes are easily assembled and disassembled as well. Quite convenient and lightweight. Edited May 4, 2020 by Baltasar Thomas Small addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Aapo Lettinen Posted May 4, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted May 4, 2020 you can also use a blacked out cardboard box if not having anything better. If having a very large changing bag you could just use it over the box. Or black it out with black cloth or plastic on all sides and use sleeves on one side to handle the film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Cruz Villalba Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 5/3/2020 at 8:50 PM, Derick Crucius said: Thanks everyone, I appreciate the responses so far. would something like this work?: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/41880-REG/Photoflex_AC_CROO1_Film_Changing_Room_25.html?&ap=y&smp=y or would it be too small? I’m on a very limited budget and would prefer not to spend more than I have to. I bought one of these for a Lomo tank and it works OK. A little bit uncomfortable but you get used to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Duncan Brown Posted December 16, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted December 16, 2021 On 5/3/2020 at 8:09 PM, Daniel Klockenkemper said: Look for a minilab dark box, meant for changing paper rolls in film lab print machines. They're much more spacious than a changing bag. This is exactly right. Fuji Dark Box, model FDB12L - there was a moment in time, when minilabs all over the world were shutting down, where you could buy these by the pallet. But track one down and you'll be happy. Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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