Developer · E-6 slide
Arista Arista Rapid E-6
AvailableE-6Processing Kit3-bath
Also known as: Arista E-6
Arista Rapid E-6 from Freestyle Sales. Recommended 105 F (40.6 C) in a rotary tube and hand tank, with the first developer 6.5 min; the maker notes that 70 F shows density and colour shifts.
- Type
- Kit
- Process
- E-6
- Temperature
- 40.6°C
- Dilutions
- 1
- Capacity
- 8
- Shelf life
- Not stated in the instructions
21.1–40.6°C (70–105°F)
rolls per litre
concentrate
Dilutions
| Ratio | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| stock | Replenishable | Pint, quart and gallon kits: first developer, colour developer (A and B) and blix (A, B and C) mixed with water. |
Shelf life
- Concentrate
- Not stated in the instructions
- Working Solution
- Not stated in the instructions
Freestyle chart: 8 rolls of 135-36 or 120 per 960 ml (32 oz) of working solution, 4 per 480 ml; the maker says more is possible if you accept the results. Chemicals can be reused with the first developer time increased 4% per reuse.
Development times
| Film | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provia 100F | stock | 100 | 6m 30s | 40.6°C (105°F) |
| Provia 100F | stock | 200 | 8m | 40.6°C (105°F) |
| Provia 100F | stock | 400 | 10m 30s | 40.6°C (105°F) |
| Provia 100F | stock | 50 | 4m 30s | 40.6°C (105°F) |
| Provia 100F | stock | 100 | 13m 30s | 29.4°C (85°F) |
| Ektachrome E100 | stock | 100 | 6m 30s | 40.6°C (105°F) |
| Velvia 50 | stock | 50 | 6m 30s | 40.6°C (105°F) |
| Velvia 100 | stock | 100 | 6m 30s | 40.6°C (105°F) |
| Ektachrome E100 | stock | 200 | 8m | 40.6°C (105°F) |
| Ektachrome E100 | stock | 400 | 10m 30s | 40.6°C (105°F) |
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Full guides for Arista Rapid E-6
Often used for
Budget E-6 home processingOccasional slide film usersNorth American availability
Limitations & warnings
- Less documentation than premium kits
- Temperature control still critical
- Smaller community for troubleshooting
Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.