Paterson Changing Bag

Good quality dark bag

Bigger than I needed but does the job. It folds down small enough to fit in my camera bag. I have been using it to load film into a Paterson developing tank that takes two 35mm films. It did get a bit sweaty in there after a while but dried out quickly after.

If you're starting your home development journey then this is the changing bag to get. It's soft inside, with double elasticated arm holes, and secure velcro and sturdy zip opening. There's a reason why everyone has one - just get it! It even comes in a lovely box (pictured)

This is an essential for me just now as I don’t have a dark room but love to develop my own film. The bag allows easy transfer of film to tank. Cannot fault it. Happily recommend.

Use it primarily to load my 126 cartridges. Does the job. Easy to get the hang of.

Recently bought a 5x4 camera and my old changing bag was very cramped for loading the double dark slides. I needed a larger changing bag so I opted for this Paterson one. Despite having looked at the dimensions online, I was amazed at how cavernous this bag actually is! The photo shows that 5x4 dark slides easily fit with the slides retracted. The bag is also very well made, a reasonable weight and has both zip and velcro fastenings on the light seal. Unlike one of the other reviewers, I have not experienced any static problems. It is light tight and has plenty of room for loading film holders or developing tanks. I would highly recommend this changing bag.

This is my first foray into developing since being at uni. The bag is robust and certainly big enough to hold the dev tank and all the bits and bobs you need, as well as having room to walk the film onto the reel.
It was pretty hot and muggy the first time I used it, and found that the static inside slightly impeded progress, so do open the bag fully and get as much air inside before you use it for the first time?

Okay now I did not expect it to be this big but in this case bigger is better and the material it's made from seems to be great, plenty of room to move around in there (new one on the left)

When I first received it I was surprised that it was heavier than I thought it would be, but in a reassuring kind of way. By that I mean it seems durable and therefore inspires some confidence.
I was unsure if the design was really light proof as it seems so simple, but looks can be deceiving. I can confirm its definitely light proof and works excellently, plus there's plenty of rooms for moving your hands inside.
There's a zip on one end where you can put your film and things inside, then it's zipped up and folded over to make it light-tight. Then on the other side there's two holes for your arms to go through - the snug fit around your arms is what makes it light-tight, and I think the material the bag is made from helps keep out light as well.
Overall an extremely well made product and a good purchase. I'm happy with it.

Like the title says - this large Paterson changing bag is basically an essential piece of kit for those of us developing film at home without the option of a dedicated darkroom. The double skin design of the bag makes sure that no light can enter while getting your film onto the spools and into the dev tanks. I know some people complain over the tightness of the (hand) entry points, but honestly it's not that bad at all. And for obvious reasons: It needs to be light tight after all! I'd also like to thank Mary at AW who replaced a faulty bag (the first one I purchased had mould growing on the inside. Not ideal!) within 48 hours to my door step - many thanks! Great customer service!

works perfect, no light leaks on my bulk loaded film

Perfectly light tight and with enough room to manoeuvre 120 film onto a reel. Perfect 👍🏻

I've used this for so many more things than just developing! Film gets stuck in the camera? Use the bag. Want to transfer pack film from one camera to another? Use the bag!

Great roomy bag that really is light tight. It's big enough for most applications and easy to use, can't fault it.

A good substitute for a "propper" darkroom, or for taking on a photoshoot.
Well made, with a foldover flap over the main zip which is the full width of the bag.
Easy to load in camera, tank, and in my case scissors (as I often cut a film out of the camera rather than process all the film) before zipping everything up.
The flap will even keep everything light tight if you forget to do up the zip. I only did it once, but the film was safe!
Plenty of room inside to work in, even for a m/f camera, or for a standard 35mm camera with a 3D beam splitter attachemnt added to the lens.
Buy and use with confidence

A great thing to have when you don't have the room to develop 'normally' at home! Is also very good for when you are on the road. Just make sure it's zipped up all the way

A large bag that can take one or two Paterson tanks and other bits without any issues. The light-tight zip and fold work great. The sleeves are also double -cuffed and are tight around my slim forearms. I had no issues with the light leaks. The material of the bag feels strong and thick, hopefully, it will last a while.

Excellent bag, much bigger than expected and really well made.

I decided a few weeks ago to start processing my own film and this changing bag makes ot so easy to load film. There is plenty of room to move around and storr everything i need. Definitely worth it for anyine at home who doesn't have a dedicated dark room

lost the feell of my arms, so tight..takes the fun out of it, think i will buy a changing tent or lab box

Folds nicely into a small space, nice thick material and fast to open. A little heavy which can lead to occasional awkwardness loading reels when you're as clumsy as me!

Used this for the first time today along with the Patterson light tight tank and successfully developed two rolls of HP5. Absolutely delighted. The bag is a lot easier to use than I expected (I tried a daylight developing alternative recently and it was so much fiddlier than this even though you can’t see what you’re doing with the light proof bag! Sometimes the classic way is classic for a reason I guess). I do recommend trying to put everything together a couple of times before you load the films though just so you can be confident that you know what goes where once you’re working in the dark. Really pleased with this and my first adventures in home developing, I think it’s gonna get a lot of use from now on!

A must needed item for developing at home, allowing you to load the film into the tank without the need for a darkroom. This larger bag has plenty of room inside or when working with a larger tank and multiple films.