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Developer · C-41 colour

Bellini Foto Bellini C-41 Monopart Kit

AvailableC-41Processing KitSeparate

Unlike most home kits, uses separate bleach and fixer rather than Blix — closer to commercial lab standards. The bleach comes ready to use. Developer sold separately so bleach/fix can be reused longer.

Type
Kit
Process
C-41
Temperature
38°C
37–39°C (99–102°F)
Dilutions
1
Shelf life
12 months unopened
concentrate

Dilutions

RatioUseNotes
stockReplenishableWorking solutions. Developer sold separately for economy.

Shelf life

Concentrate
12 months unopened
Working Solution
6-8 weeks mixed, bleach/fix last longer than developer

The maker’s figure is 16 rolls of 35mm 24-exposure per litre; it gives no 36-exposure or 120 figure. Separate bleach and fixer.

Development times

FilmDilutionISOTimeTemp
Portra 400stock4003m 15s38°C (100°F)
Portra 160stock1603m 15s38°C (100°F)
Portra 800stock8003m 15s38°C (100°F)
Ektar 100stock1003m 15s38°C (100°F)
Gold 200stock2003m 15s38°C (100°F)
Ultramax 400stock4003m 15s38°C (100°F)
ColorPlus 200stock2003m 15s38°C (100°F)
Fujifilm 400stock4003m 15s38°C (100°F)
Lomography Color Negative 100stock1003m 15s38°C (100°F)
Lomography Color Negative 400stock4003m 15s38°C (100°F)

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Often used for

Archival-quality home C-41Economy (buy developer refills only)Users wanting lab-grade separate bleach/fix

Limitations & warnings

  • Distributed mainly in UK (Nik & Trick)
  • Separate bleach/fix requires more steps than Blix kits

Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.