Developer · ECN-2 motion picture
Cinestill CineStill Cs2 Cine Simplified 2-Bath Kit
AvailableECN-2Processing KitBlix
Also known as: Cs2
Developer 3.5 min at 106 F (41 C); push x1.30, x1.75, x2.50 for +1 to +3 stops. CineStill describes it as giving low-contrast colour negatives for ECP printing and scanning.
- Type
- Kit
- Process
- ECN-2
- Temperature
- 41°C
- Dilutions
- 1
- Capacity
- 8
- Shelf life
- Not stated in the instructions
32–41°C (90–106°F)
rolls per litre
concentrate
Dilutions
| Ratio | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| stock | Replenishable | Two-bath powder kit: Dev&Prebath (Cn2) and Bleach&Fix+Stop (Bf2). |
Shelf life
- Concentrate
- Not stated in the instructions
- Working Solution
- Dev&Prebath: 2 to 6 weeks in a full, capped bottle; Bleach&Fix+Stop: 8 to 12 weeks (CineStill)
CineStill: 8 rolls of 135-36 or 120 per 1000 ml; one-shot recommended for rem-jet films.
Development times
| Film | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vision3 50D 5203 | stock | 50 | 3m 30s | 41°C (106°F) |
| Vision3 250D 5207 | stock | 250 | 3m 30s | 41°C (106°F) |
| Vision3 200T 5213 | stock | 200 | 3m 30s | 41°C (106°F) |
| Vision3 500T 5219 | stock | 500 | 3m 30s | 41°C (106°F) |
| Vision3 500T 5219 | stock | 1000 | 4m 33s | 41°C (106°F) |
| Vision3 500T 5219 | stock | 2000 | 6m 8s | 41°C (106°F) |
| Vision3 500T 5219 | stock | 4000 | 8m 45s | 41°C (106°F) |
Full guides for CineStill Cs2 Cine Simplified 2-Bath Kit
Often used for
ECN-2 motion picture film at homeLow-contrast negatives for scanning
Limitations & warnings
- Simplified 2-bath process, not the full ECN-2 sequence
- Rem-jet must be removed separately
Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.