Developer · C-41 colour
Compard Compard Digibase C-41
DiscontinuedC-41Processing KitSeparate
Also known as: Digibase C-41
Liquid C-41 kit made by compard KG, Geesthacht (kits for 10, 20 or 40 films); developer starter amount can be varied for cross-processing. The leaflet's times are user-derived and stated 'ohne Gewaehr' (no guarantee). Status shown as discontinued is not confirmed by the leaflet.
- Type
- Kit
- Process
- C-41
- Temperature
- 38°C
- Dilutions
- 1
- Shelf life
- Not stated; the maker describes the concentrates as having extremely long shelf life
20–45°C (68–113°F)
concentrate
Dilutions
| Ratio | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| stock | Replenishable | Liquid concentrates (developer parts A, B, C plus starter; bleach; fixer) mixed with water at 49 C to working solution. |
Shelf life
- Concentrate
- Not stated; the maker describes the concentrates as having extremely long shelf life
- Working Solution
- Not stated
The maker gives 12–20 films per litre of developer without stating the format. Separate bleach and fixer.
Development times
| Film | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portra 400 | stock | 400 | 3m 15s | 37.8°C (100°F) |
| Portra 400 | stock | 400 | 2m | 45°C (113°F) |
| Portra 400 | stock | 400 | 13m | 25°C (77°F) |
| Portra 400 | stock | 400 | 21m | 20°C (68°F) |
| Portra 160 | stock | 160 | 3m 15s | 37.8°C (100°F) |
| Portra 800 | stock | 800 | 3m 15s | 37.8°C (100°F) |
| Ektar 100 | stock | 100 | 3m 15s | 37.8°C (100°F) |
| Gold 200 | stock | 200 | 3m 15s | 37.8°C (100°F) |
| Ultramax 400 | stock | 400 | 3m 15s | 37.8°C (100°F) |
| ColorPlus 200 | stock | 200 | 3m 15s | 37.8°C (100°F) |
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Often used for
Historical reference only
Limitations & warnings
- Product no longer available
- Stock exhausted after supply chain collapsed
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