Omega ~ Universal 2 Reel Developing Tank

This is my first tank, and I haven't used one in many years, so I can't compare it to anything else. But it works well and is easy to clean.

Fast shipping and works great - I bought it as an extra tank and to replace the two reels I had that were worn from being over 10 years old

I purchased the item for Physics lab and it was easy to use. Will recommend enyone who interested to buy. Great product, easy to use.

The Omega developing tank is a close copy of the older Paterson Tank of the same style. The Omega Universal Tank is just slightly larger but its reels are capable of being used with the older and newer paterson system tanks and the paterson reels can be used with this tank as well. As several reviewers have figured out here and on other review sites on the web for these tanks,they leak. They leak because many people are inverting the tanks (inversion developing) fairly vigorously which can cause leaks if the seals (ring seal and top lid seal) are not tight. While inversion developing seems to be taught it is not always the best method. Even the best products have their quality control issues and even my paterson tanks of this same style and the newer tanks leak. I do not use the inversion developing method. So it seems many people need to re-evaluate how they process film. I develop 35/120/3x4 and 4x5 film formats in the two reel tanks. I do not invert when I do it. These tanks are very capable for their design. I use both paterson old and new system and these Omega tanks. The ring seals between the tank and lids will eventually leak but that should be considered normal, the big key to it as some have figured out is to ensure the lid is firmly set correctly and tightened snugly. Don't over tighten. Developing film is not hard but it takes a little time to figure out what best works for you. Research through books, online, and talk to others who develop their own film. To help you in your quest and enjoyment of the process.

I got this for my photo classed and used it many times over a year. Never had any problems with leaks and my negatives always came out fine. However, once the round rubber seal comes out or gets loose, you will experience leaks. Mine came out toward the end of my time using this and I had issues with the chemicals leaking out. A few of my negatives also didn't come out quite right but I'm not exactly sure if that was because of this tank or something else.

Develop both 120 and 35mm film in this tank. No problems with leakage. There is a silicon-ish seal ring, and if that were not in place I could see that it might be a problem. I will upgrade, in time, to a stainless tank, but just because the plastic is bound to give out in time. Until then, this works as expected.

I am taking a Photo class and about half the class has these tanks. They leak incessantly. Buy the Paterson tank. It costs a bit more but it will save your wardrobe.