Developer · C-41 colour
Cinestill CineStill Cs41 Color Simplified Kit
AvailableC-41Processing KitBlix
Also known as: Cs41
Standard 3.5 min at 102 F (39 C). Variable-temperature chart from 72 F (22 C, 50 min) to 102 F; push +1/+2/+3 at x1.30, x1.75, x2.50 and pull -1.
- Type
- Kit
- Process
- C-41
- Temperature
- 39°C
- Dilutions
- 1
- Capacity
- 8
- Shelf life
- Not stated in the instructions
22–39°C (72–102°F)
rolls per litre
concentrate
Dilutions
| Ratio | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| stock | Replenishable | Two-bath C-41 kit: developer (Parts A, B, C) and Blix (Parts A, B, C); optional stabiliser. Developer is reused with 2% extra time per roll previously processed (quart). |
Shelf life
- Concentrate
- Not stated in the instructions
- Working Solution
- Not stated in the instructions
CineStill: 8 rolls of 135-36 or 120 per 960 ml (32 oz); 25 to 50% more is possible within a few days of mixing at the user's own risk.
Development times
| Film | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portra 160 | stock | 160 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
| Portra 400 | stock | 400 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
| Portra 800 | stock | 800 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
| Ektar 100 | stock | 100 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
| Gold 200 | stock | 200 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
| Ultramax 400 | stock | 400 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
| ColorPlus 200 | stock | 200 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
| Fujifilm 400 | stock | 400 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
| Lomography Color Negative 100 | stock | 100 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
| Lomography Color Negative 400 | stock | 400 | 3m 30s | 39°C (102°F) |
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Often used for
Home C-41 in a hand tankLow-temperature processing down to 22 C
Limitations & warnings
- Blix rather than separate bleach and fix
- Shelf life of mixed solutions not stated
Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.