[Review&QnA] CineStill Cs41 Color Simplified 2-Bath C-41 Quart Kit (24 Rolls)
Electronics > Camera & Photo > Accessories > Darkroom Supplies > Chemicals
[Review&QnA] CineStill Cs41 Color Simplified 2-Bath C-41 Quart Kit (24 Rolls)
About this item
- For processing any color negative (C-41) film
- Easy to mix liquid chemicals to make 1 quart (just combine 3 parts with water)
- 2 bath kit (just like most black and white processing)
- No special processor needed (use standard processing tanks and reels)
- Flexible processing temperatures
Reviews
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Simple Instructions that yield Outstanding results
The Cinestill CS41 Liquid Developing kit is outstanding. I had an expectation that this product would produce average grain and average images. I followed the instructions, including the preferred developing temperature, which is 102f. Mixing the chemicals was easy, and, If the user intends to use the full quart ratios, everything is simply “dump pre-measured products together”. I developed my first roll, and got a consistent emulsion throughout the entire roll. I did not use the presoak method, making the process a simple two step task. Photography is my casual hobby, and I normally do black-and-white. Cinestill has broadened my horizons. The product is easy to use and I recommend the kit for hobbyists who have been reluctant to take the plunge. I intend to try their other products, considering the quality, clear instructions, and consistent results.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great! Easy to use!
Worked and came exactly as described! Instructions are easy to read. Do not have to be a chemist or a laboratory expert. PLEASE DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. These are chemicals that shouldn’t be in our water treatment plants.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Super easy to use
I had zero c41 processing experience and it worked perfectly the first try.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great Product
Easy to use, very simple instructions.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Solid developer
It does it’s job and is supporting a company that does cool things for film. Great for color negative film.
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Works great
First time developing color negatives, it worked better than I thought it would and the negatives turned out beautiful. Lomography 400 & Lomography 800 film. I used a sous vide for heating chemicals, keeping it at 39.5 C. I used the water from the sous vide bath for the pre-wash and also for the post wash. Just make sure your chemicals are fully at the right temperature and you should have zero problems with this. Next challenge, color prints!
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
It good
I ended up looking up a YouTube video on how to use instead of the introductions and it worked great! My film came out just fine
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Perfect results first time
Developed film for the first time with this and it came out perfect
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Great
Very good chemicals my photos came out awesome. A little on the blue side but I can color correct
★★★★★
Verified Purchase
Does the job
Does what it’s supposed to with excellent results.
Question & Answer
Question :
How many rolls of film will this kit process?
Answer :
According to the B&H description, this developer can be reused for up to 24 rolls.
“Containing all the necessary chemistry to process your own color negative film, the Cs41 C-41 Kit from Cinestill is a convenient kit for making one quart of working solution. This two-bath process, consisting of a three-part developer solution and a three-part bleach-fix solution, is reusable for up to 24 rolls, and a rinse aid stabilizer is also included to ensure consistent results throughout the lifespan of the chemistry.”
Question :
Can this develop kodak 200?
Answer :
Yes! I have developed plenty of kodak gold 200 with this kit.
Question :
Why the more than $12 price hike?
Answer :
It's the shipping, I'd bet; this is ORM-D so it has to be shipped ground
Yes, you could get it cheaper elsewhere
Question :
Can I use this for color and black and white or only for color?
Answer :
It’s only for color negative film
Question :
Can you mix less than the full kit or do you have to mix the full liter kit?
Answer :
I split the kit into 2. I use half and mix it and another half a month later and it worked.
Question :
What is the shelf life once these chemicals are mixed?
Answer :
I've developed a roll six months after mixing with no problems, but i only do about a roll a month. I scan with a DSLR, and the quality is indistinguishable from the first roll to the one i did with six month old chemicals.
Question :
Do you need photo-flo or does the stabilizer have a wetting agent in it?
Answer :
Processing your own color film doesn't have to be complicated or expensive! This liquid chemical, two bath processing kit can be used at a variety of temperatures with the same equipment you already process your black and white film with at home. No darkroom or automated processor required!
If you already process your own black and white film, with this kit, there is no reason you can't process your own color negative film at home as well! With this simplified 2 bath process, you can have beautifully developed and fixed color negatives, ready to scan or print. All you need is water, a thermometer and any simple tank and reel system!
For processing any color negative (C-41) film
Easy to mix liquid chemicals to make 1 quart (just combine 3 parts with water)
2 bath kit (just like most black and white processing)
No special processor needed (use standard processing tanks and reels)
Flexible processing temperatures
Quick reference card for processing times
Push/Pull processing instructions included
Reusable Developer and Blix for up to 24 rolls of film
Process up to 10 rolls at a time
Instructions for machine processors and hand processing included
Long lasting shelf life with 3 part Developer and Blix mixtures
"Stabilizer" rinse aid included
Fully archival
Affordable!
Question :
will this kit process 120 film?
Answer :
Any color film can be developed with this kit. It will do less rolls of 120 than 135, but thats a size thing.
Question :
Has anyone developed Ilford XP2 using this?
Answer :
Yes, I've developed several rolls of XP2 and have had great results.
Question :
Does the kit is compatible with kodak ultramax 400? ?
Answer :
Yes, This is C-41 Developer and is compatible with almost all color negative films including Ultramax
Comments
Post a Comment