Clips for Hanging Film to Dry

TimVermont · 07-09-2008, 09:48 AM

I'm looking for a less pricey substitute for either the Jobo sheet film clips or the Patterson 2-pin clips. Some time ago there was a posting recommending a solid looking metal clip --but I can't find it using the search function. Anyone with a better memory (or better search skills) want to lend a hand? Thanks!

bobwysiwyg · 07-09-2008, 10:12 AM

Can't speak to the specific posting you are searching for, but how about these. The right-most/smallest clip is only 1" wide.

http://www.dickblick.com/zz573/05/

Trevor Crone · 07-09-2008, 10:16 AM

Sorry can't help with the link. FWIW I favour the Kodak and Purslove's all metal film clips, both offer excellent grip and they do 'pop-up' on ebay.

Stephen Frizza · 07-09-2008, 10:29 AM

technolab in italy make super ultra awesome racks and clips for 4x5.

PhotoJim · 07-09-2008, 10:35 AM

If you really want to do it on the cheap, clothespins work. I use them when I'm out of proper film clips (sometimes I have frenzied film processing days where I process 15 or 20 rolls). A couple of pins at the top will suffice, but you probably want to put a few at the bottom for weight. I usually put 4 on 35mm and 6 on 120, plus the pair at the top.

PhotoJim · 07-09-2008, 10:36 AM

Oh, I missed that you wanted this for sheet film. I use clothespins exclusively for sheet film. I pin one corner of the sheet only as much as is necessary to hold it securely.

Photo Engineer · 07-09-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobwysiwyg

Can't speak to the specific posting you are searching for, but how about these. The right-most/smallest clip is only 1" wide.

http://www.dickblick.com/zz573/05/

I tried using them and the chrome plating curled up and split off and the clips rusted. This was some time ago, but if they have changed they would be excellent.

PE

ic-racer · 07-09-2008, 11:04 AM

I got a bunch of hemostats off the internet for a little over $1 USD each. They are stainless steel and grab the edge of the film very strongly (as good as a pin).

Like the pin-type, they leave a mark, but the mark is very small. (1.5mm x 1.5mm) Since the basic design of a hemostat requires it to hold the blood vessel at the tip of the insturment, even the cheap hemostats (or most that I have seen) do this very well.

MikeSeb · 07-09-2008, 11:05 AM

Like you I'd like a cheaper alternative to some of the commercially available film clips; but the problem with using other types are that most--like those Bulldog clips bobwysiwig referenced--grab the film with a flat surface that makes a lot of contact, and allows water to collect and then run down your film after you've finished drying it, leaving a streak.

Film clips tend to grip just by a few tiny sharp points, so that there is no water accumulation.

Ian Grant · 07-09-2008, 11:10 AM

Like the CD-1 in another thread I don't have time to sort out things now, but yesterday put a large bag of film clip/hangers 100+ away in storage.

I'll find them when I'm next in the UK, and offer them for nominal prices.

Ian