Developer · E-6 slide
Cinestill Cinestill Cs6 Creative Slide
Also known as: Cs6
Modular 3-bath E-6 system allowing three different looks by swapping first developer: D6 DaylightChrome (neutral, standard 6-stop DR, conventional E-6 look), D9 DynamicChrome (warm, low contrast, claims 9+ stops DR, 'cinematic' look), T6 TungstenChrome (cool 3200K balance, shoot tungsten film in daylight). Temperature control critical especially in first developer.
- Type
- Kit
- Process
- E-6
- Temperature
- 40°C
- Dilutions
- 2
- Capacity
- 16
- Shelf life
- Not stated on the product page
Dilutions
| Ratio | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| stock | Replenishable | CineStill Cs6 three-bath kit: first developer, Color&Reversal bath and Bleaches&Fixer bath. The Cr6 and Bf6 baths are reusable. |
| 1+1 | Replenishable | First developer diluted 1+1: the maker gives about 9 min 15 s at 40 C for D9 DynamicChrome warm-tone development. D9 at 1+2 is about 11 min and at 1+3 about 13 min (pull -1). |
Shelf life
- Concentrate
- Not stated on the product page
- Working Solution
- Not stated on the product page
CineStill: 1000 ml of first developer stock for up to 16 rolls; Cr6 bath 16+ rolls, Bf6 bath 24+ rolls per quart.
Development times
| Film | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provia 100F | 1+1 | 100 | 6m | 40°C (104°F) |
| Provia 100F | 1+1 | 200 | 8m | 40°C (104°F) |
| Provia 100F | stock | 200 | 6m | 40°C (104°F) |
| Provia 100F | stock | 400 | 8m | 40°C (104°F) |
| Provia 100F | 1+1 | 50 | 4m 30s | 40°C (104°F) |
| Ektachrome E100 | 1+1 | 100 | 6m | 40°C (104°F) |
| Velvia 50 | 1+1 | 50 | 6m | 40°C (104°F) |
| Velvia 100 | 1+1 | 100 | 6m | 40°C (104°F) |
| Ektachrome E100 | stock | 200 | 6m | 40°C (104°F) |
| Ektachrome E100 | 1+1 | 200 | 8m | 40°C (104°F) |
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Limitations & warnings
- No stabilizer included — add separate stabilizer for archival permanence
- Best for scanning/creative work — use professional lab or add stabilizer for archival quality
- Requires precise temperature control
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