To start, youre going to need to mix your chemistry. E6 refers to the developing process for slide film as opposed to color which uses c41. Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video transfer. Kodachrome 64 film in 120 format was discontinued in 1996. About 1956, it was replaced with verichrome pan, which was produced until not all that many years ago.
They were only running about 25 rolls a week anyway and most customers did not order scans to cds, most of the rolls were from cheap singleuse. Pull processing is a technique that compensates for overexposed film by underdeveloping it at the processing stage. Like ektachrome 100d, agfa 200d, provie and velvia v50d. Only the 1st developer is time and temperature critical because it controls contrast and color. We develop all manufacturers 35mm, 120, 220 and advanced photo system color print films.
Were talking every kind super 8, double 8, 120, 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, movie film. At ag, we run a professionally monitored e6 service with control strips run and analysed by densitometer daily. The darkroom photo lab offers professional e6 slide film processing. E6 film, also called slide film, is the process for developing ektachrome, fujichrome, and other color reversal slide photographic film. The iso film speed of slide film is typically slow film that results in extremely fine grains to produce sharper images. After its dried, the lab pulls the film through a slitter, which cuts the 33 feet of film in half right down the middle. Mail your e6 slides, c41 color negatives, and black and white negative film to us to be. And because our films dont require processing in a bleach containing heavy metals, theyre easier on the environment. In the context of this guide, the terms color slide, color reversal, and e6 among others are used fairly interchangeably. Black and white film developing by mail photo lab film. Wittner chrome 200d color reversal film examples and. The major film brands for color reversal film are kodak and fuji. Unfortunately, the cd burner pooped out and management decided not to repair or replace it. Kodak launched a replacement color reversal film in the super 8 format, ektachrome 64t, which uses the common e6 processing chemistry.
Kodachrome is the brand name for a color reversal film introduced by eastman kodak in 1935. With years of experience in processing film, ds colour labs is one of the uks leaders in film processing. A roll with many splices has a greater risk of breaking or jumping a roller in the machine, and a film break in the machine can ruin hundreds of feet of film. Advanced photo lab has a team of experienced developers who ensure that the film is handled professionally using only the perfect solution, temperature and agitation before they are rinsed, scanned, cut and finally delivered. Film is black after developing if the film comes out completely black then you have a light leak in your camera or you somehow exposed the film to light before it was properly developed and. Once the film is sent to the lab, its developed just like 16mm film. The e6 process has nearly become the sole process for developing slide film as it can be done manually by amateurs with the same equipment for processing black and white film or color film with the c41 process. Now you can expose at box speed in lowlight or even push to ei 200 or 400, and colortime your slides in processing. A normal processing and workprinting 16mm color negative takes one to two days in the lab.
Kodachrome 40 in the super 8 movie format was discontinued in june 2005, despite protests from filmmakers. Negative images created by them, to be converted by a variety of paper and scanners to positive images. The chemical developing process used for color reversal slide film. All prices are excluding reels, return postage and 21% vat.
Can be an original camera film or a film in which other positive films are printed. It was one of the first successful color materials and was used for both cinematography and still photography. They all refer to the same concept, a color positive film and its corresponding developing process. There are seven chemical steps and two wash cycles in the kodak e6 process. Its generally best to get your cross processing done at a good professional photo lab. Whereas the development process used by kodachrome is technically intricate and beyond the means of amateur photographers and smaller photographic labs, ektachrome processing is simpler, and small. A term used to describe the brilliance or purity of a color. The kodak e6 process is used in the navy for processing color reversal film. Film will be chemically processed and come back on a reel. Many labs dont want to take the risk of running short still lengths of film through their motionpicture ecn2 processing machines.
Modern day color reversal film is processed with the e6 processing. However, it is often inadvisable, as you risk losing any kind of image at. Characteristics of slide film are that it is typically bright in color, has vivid saturation, and clarity. How to develop film at home in 9 simple steps with pictures. If you have ektachrome 100d, kodak vision3 or trix you came to the right place. For several years when i was processing color reversal film i used an ordinary mercury lab thermometer. Process e6 is the standard process for colour reversal film, also known as slide or positive film.
Processing service kodachrome k40 and color reversal films. Ektachrome, initially developed in the early 1940s, allowed professionals and amateurs alike to process their own films. We offer both c41 colour and black and white film processing, with all black and white films being processed in ilford photochemicals with individual development times. Color film processing since theres no turning back when film is processed incorrectly, its worth going out of your way to deal with an established photo lab with a proven reputation. New customers even get 1st roll free using coupon code firstrollfree. Berryflashs inhouse professional photo lab utilizes the very best c41 film processing equipment currently available and our stringent quality control procedures guarantee great color. Nov 17, 2008 anyone have experience processing your own color reversal film. Michael raso demonstrates how to use a regular 8mm camera.
The only brand of film to have a state park named after it. For the film purist, there is nothing quite like the bright colors, vivid saturation, and clarity of true slide film. With conventional e6 processing this would require color filtration and a 24 stop exposure compensation. Aug 07, 2007 color print film doesnt have as much sharpness as color slide film because it has a second generation image the print as the final product while in slide films, the slide itself first generation is the product. For many years kodachrome was widely used for professional color photography, especially for images intended for publication in print media. To develop color film, youll need a few essential supplies, including darkroom sinks, reels, and developing trays.
It was packaged in cassettes like normal 35mm film. For over 40 years, the darkroom has specialized in film developing. Most processing done in 2 3 days or sooner, depending on the time film arrives, how much film we have or do not have, please call us for processing schedules. When colors present in a film image are projected at the proper screen brightness and without interference. We process only all types of vintage, expired and old film. Reversal processing black and white negatives how to. This versatile film provides a wonderful grain structure with a highly nostalgic look. Whether youre a firsttime film processor or not, youll need to keep a few things in mind as you get started. Common film development errors guide to film photography. Be sure to try our fabulous e6 motion picture processing for. Cinelab 16mm film processing and video transfer services. Fujifilm 20pack instax wide instant color print film, iso 800. Based on agfachrome rsxii 200 emulsion, coated onto clear polyester base. Slide film can be used for 35mm film cameras and medium format film cameras.
Printed on fujifilm colour paper for professional quality. E6 film has multiple layers of lightsensitive emulsion. Our labs are equipped to process all types of film including color negatives and black and white and color transparencies in 35 mm and a range of sizes. Wittner chrome 200d is a medium speed color reversal film for excellent color reproduction. The color processing chemicals you use are an important consideration. Color reversal film processing color transparency film forms dyes according to a reversed silver positive. Most shipping orders will go out same day they are completed or the next day at the latest. We do not process kodachrome color reversal at cinelab, however we now run e6 ektachrome and can crossprocess ektachrome as a negative all prices in pennies per foot unless noted. Nowadays black and white films have a great ability to create highquality images. The film will not appear to be usable in any kind of normal way.
All color reversal film sold today is developed with the e6 process. List of mail order film developing labs slr lounge. Colour negative film uses c41 chemicals for processing. In photography, reversal film is a type of photographic film that produces a positive image on a. Itll be one step short of throwing the roll in the trash. Cinelabs 16mm film processing, 16mm reversal, 16mm negative, printing and. With an ultrafine grain, medium color saturation and contrast compared to other films in the 100f series this e6 film works well for landscape, nature and fashion photography. Kodachrome is a color reversal film introduced by eastman. Ektachrome film is known for its extremely fine grain, clean colors, great tones and contrasts.
Use for daylight filming although you can use it with tungsten if properly filtered. Software processing on external scanner control computer, featuring fujifilms image intelligence. The super8 reversal lab nl can process every super8 film there is, and was. Color reversal film and slide film types for film photography. We develop, scan and print color and black and white film using sophisticated color analysis software to balance.
Sound track redevelopment via developer fluid application optional for both 35mm and 16mm. Fujifilm fuji fujicolor pro 400h 35mm negative film, 36 exposure. The darkroom offers professional black and white film developing, you can trust your 35mm, 120, medium and 8. Kodachrome is a brand name for a nonsubstantive, color reversal film introduced by eastman kodak in 1935. We can also cross process color reversal as negative, and can run bleach bypass processing on color negative films. We also process every ektachrome old and new type or cinevia velvia 50d and wittnerchrome films, and finally every single8 films that were made by retro8. Fuji velvia, kodak ektachrome 64t, and 7285 reversal stocks. All films are monitored throughout the day through the fuji oasis quality control system. If a photo lab develops the film and this happens then you can probably get your money back, but unfortunately theres no way of getting your images back.
Cinelab freqently asked questions about film lab services. We charge an overall processing minimum of 100 for 16mm color negative, black and white reversal and e6 ektachrome. E6 processing is not that different from traditional black and white processing in theory. It also made color reversal film more practical in larger formats, and the kodachrome professional film in sheet sizes was later discontinued. Kodak trix reversal film 7266 is a highspeed, panchromatic blackandwhite film offering fine grain and sharpness suitable for general interior photography with artificial light. Our 16mm processing, telecine, and datascanning services combine high quality, quick turnarounds, and competitive rates. Amateurs who owned projection equipment used reversal films extensively because the cost of. Cinelab can develop 16mm, super 16mm, and ultra 16mm color and black and. For example, if you have a film of 400 asa and want to shoot it in strong lighting conditions, the camera can be set to 100 asa. For powder developers, youll need to prepare the developer according to the instructions, likely involving filling a beaker to a set level eg. During processing this film should be pulled 2 stops. A separate processing unit was used to develop it after exposure. Process any stock that requires ecn2 color negative processing, e6 color reversal processing or d94a black and white reversal processing. Early color negative film had many shortcomings, including the high cost of the film, processing and printing, the mediocre color quality, rapid fading and discoloration of highlights of some types of print that became noticeable after several years.
Cinelab 8mm and super 8mm film processing and video. Using black and white films to make monochrome slides last update. See more detailed descriptions of our processing below. Your film will always be processed and printed to the highest professional standards. Processing film for developing color reversal film slide film for film photography is known as the e6 process. It is the first step after you have exposed your film. Processing color reversal film with e6 processing guide to.
Harman lab offers the finest quality mail order film processing and digital printing services. A over scanned flat pass pro rez hq and a graded pro rez hq. Film processing dale laboratories color prints enlargements. The e6 process often abbreviated to e6 is a chromogenic photographic process for developing ektachrome, fujichrome and other color reversal also called slide or transparency photographic film unlike some color reversal processes such as kodachrome k14 that produce positive transparencies, e6 processing can be performed by individual users with the same equipment that is used for. Cinestills new developer kits make it easier than ever to. We are familiar with all 8mm shooting formats, super8, max8, standard8 and ultrapan 8. They all refer to the same concept, a colorpositive film and its corresponding developing process. Cs6 creative slide 3bath kits for reversal and e6 film. C41 color processing is the most popular film processing technique for colored prints developed by kodak. Never had any problem either with density or color balance.
This is where the finished film is rendered into a positive for projection. Verichrome is an orthochromatic black and white film that kodak first sold around 1931, which it seems that they got when they bought wratten and wainwright. Reprints, enlargements and giclee prints from film. Unlike blackandwhite film processing, color negative film cannot be push processed successfully. E6 is the standard process for color reversal slide film, while c41 is the standard processing for color negative print film. The nonsubstantive kodachrome films, the last of which was discontinued in 2009, were processed with the k14 process polaroid produced an instant slide film called polachrome. So the name is older than any color negative or color reversal film. Glossary of motion picture terms motion picture film. It also made color reversal film more practical in larger formats, and the kodachrome professional film in sheet sizes was later discontinued whereas the development process used by kodachrome is technically intricate and beyond the means of amateur photographers and. This means we can also offer you kodachrome kii, k25 and k40 film processing, in 8mm, double8, super8 and 16mm formats. E6 is the standard process for color reversal slide film, while c41. You can trust your 35mm, medium and large format transparency processing to the darkroom. Soon, thats all youll be able to do remember it because today is the last day that any kind of kodak kodachrome film will be developed. Please note our film processing lab is currently closed.
The easiest way to submit film to us is by using one of our convenient, postagepaid. We are a fullservice 16mm lab offering endtoend processing, post printing. Film that after processing has a color positive image. There is a silver halide layer, but keep in mind that there are a lot of factors that differ between normal black and white processing, and processing the silver layer of an e6 reversal film. Jul 07, 2017 ben slotover finesses and expresses his processes for reversal processing black and white super 8 film. All colour reversal film manufactured today requires e6 process.
The super8 reversal lab and film rescue international became partners in the summer of 2012. This amazing warmcolored film started an era in the early sixties. Like most labs, we must charge minimums on some of our processing services to cover our minimum labor, chemical and utility costs. Ektachrome film is known for its extremely fine grain, clean colors, great tones and. Kodak announced plans to relaunch ektachrome iso 100 35mm in 2017. Please send all films to the address below and we will process them as soon as we can. The local costco has a great noritsu minilab and the techs know film and keep the chemistry in good shape. In general it can take slight underexposure a lot better then overexposure. Harman lab black and white film developing, scanning. This laboratory uses the old bw chemistry and also the latest for trix 7266 type films.