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E-6Processing Kit3-bath

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

stockReplenishable

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

Home E-6 slide processingCreative/experimental slide looksScanning workflowUsers wanting contrast control options

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

Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.

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