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.
Temperature
38°C
37–40°C
Dilutions
1
Capacity
8
rolls per litre
Form
Kit
Dilutions
3-bath modular system condensed from standard 6-bath E-6
Shelf Life
Concentrate
12 months unopened
Working Solution
2-4 weeks mixed (E-6 chemistry oxidises quickly)
First developer exhausts fastest
Often Used For
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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