What kind of reel do I need for 220 film?

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I got some 220 film roll that I plan to use, but I am not sure the reel I use for the 120 film will work. Please advise.
 
If you're using metal reels, a 120 reel will not hold a 220 roll. There are special 220 reels that were made for that size roll. Some fit in a standard metal tank, and some required a larger tank that was specially made for them (the reel was bigger in diameter than a standard tank).

If you use plastic reels, most of them, when adjusted for 120 film will also take a full-length 220 roll too. I know for sure that Paterson reels work this way, as Sarcophilus Harrisii said in his post.
 
If you're using metal reels, a 120 reel will not hold a 220 roll. There are special 220 reels that were made for that size roll. Some fit in a standard metal tank, and some required a larger tank that was specially made for them (the reel was bigger in diameter than a standard tank).

If you use plastic reels, most of them, when adjusted for 120 film will also take a full-length 220 roll too. I know for sure that Paterson reels work this way, as Sarcophilus Harrisii said in his post.

Thanks. I use Paterson's reel, but when I use it with a 120 film, it looks like it is already at its maximum. I will have to try and see.
 
A standard Jobo 1501 or 2502 reel can take a 220 roll film. Also the standaard Paterson reel, however which already mentioned very hard to load.
 
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