For color-timing Ektachrome®, E100, E-6 compatible film. “TungstenChrome” cool-tone 3200K 1st Developer renders approximately 6+ stops of usable dynamic-range* with cleaner whites, and moderately enhanced color saturation. Single-use 1+1 dilution develops 8-16 rolls or 100ft of Ektachrome®.
Intended to be used with the Cr6 "Color&Reversal" 2-in-1 Slide Solution and the Bf6 "Bleaches&Fixer" 3-in-1 Slide Solution.
The Cs6 "Creative Slide" 3-Bath Process makes complicated chemistry simplified alchemy! The number of processing baths for E6 film is reduced from 6 to 3. The reversal step occurs during color development in a Color&Reversal bath, and the bleach and conditioner steps are combined with the fixing step in a Bleaches&Fixer bath. Color-timing is performed with alternative 1st Developers to achieve full creative control of your slides.
FEATURES:
- Tungsten-balanced 3200K for artificial light or cool-tone E100 slides
- 1000ml stock solution makes 2000ml of working solution (diluted 1+1 with water)
- Single-use solution has a capacity of 8-16 rolls (135/120), 32-64 sheets (4x5), or 100 feet (35mm) of film
- Approximately 6+ stops of usable dynamic-range*
- Vibrant color rendering
- Low D-min for brighter whites and clean highlights
- Moderately enhanced color saturation
- Push process using dilutions and development times in 6-8min
- Image archivability for at least 80 years
- Easily mixed powder concentrate
MIXING STOCK SOLUTION:
Place 600-700ml of water into a clean glass or plastic pitcher.
Use a clean plastic stir stick or the TCS-1000 to circulate the liquid.
While circulating, add the contents of the powder packet.
Top off solution with water to make 1000ml. Mix well.
Store mixed solution in a tightly capped, completely filled storage container for 2-6 weeks. Yellows with age and turns amber when perished. Oxygen and contaminants cause developing agents to perish.
Cool-Tone Development: 1+1 Dilution ~ 6min @104°f (40°C)
Push +1: Stock Solution ~ 6min or 1+1 Dilution ~8min
Push +2: Stock Solution ~ 8min
Maintaining temperature is not essential beyond pouring in the 1st developer. When a temperature control bath is not available, simply preheat the 1st Developer +2ºF warmer, and the other baths will automatically process-to-completion as they cool down. Only the 1st developer is time and temperature critical because it controls contrast and color.
* ”Usable dynamic-range” is the amount of full stops of exposure value that renders acceptable detail and color. “Total dynamic-range” however, is the maximum range containing tonal separation rendering any detail, and is often twice the usable dynamic-range. The usable dynamic-range of conventional slide film is between 6-8 stops (total 14-16 stops). Color negative is between 9-13 stops (total 16-21 stops). Digital sensors are mostly between 7-10 stops (total 12-15 stops).