SP-457: 5x7 Sheet Film Processing System

A project in Erie, CO by Timothy Gilbert
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People have loved our SP-445 system for 4x5 sheet film. The loudest comment? "Build a bigger one!" Well, here's the 5x7 version.
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Backers: 73
Average Pledge Per Backer: $135

Funded: $9,857 of $44,000
Dates: Nov 8th -> Dec 13th (35 days)
Project By: Timothy Gilbert
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Latest News

Always open "new" film holders in the dark!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Several weeks ago I procured a stack of 5x7 film holders via an ad on a popular internet site. Yesterday, with the mods completed to the second prototype SP-457, I figured it was time to load up and shoot some film. Upon inspection, the second holder... (Read More)

Leaks like a sieve...

November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Minor problem with the first prototypes. They won't hold a seal; well not enough to really work. Here's the problem: not built per print!  If you look close you can see the "seam" between the two tank halves. The upper mouth of the tank was supposed... (Read More)

SP-457 prototypes have arrived!

November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a quick picture comparing the new SP-457 to its little brother, the SP-445. Overall they look pretty good and everything seems to fit fine. However, they will need some "polishing" before we can start testing. Hopefully, we'll have test... (Read More)

Prototypes ready to ship!

November 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Looks like the prototypes should ship today/tomorrow. (Remember, it's Monday morning in China. And for the record, we offered this to several local machine shops that do other work for us; they didn't want to mess around with such a small order.) One... (Read More)

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