MonobathLiquid Concentrate

Cinestill Df96 Monobath

Name: Cinestill Df96 Monobath
Brand: Cinestill

Single-step monobath that develops and fixes simultaneously. Temperature controls contrast rather than time. Processing over 28°C pushes negatives, below 20°C pulls density. Requires good agitation and temperature discipline.

Temperature

24°C

20–27°C

Dilutions

Capacity

rolls per litre

Form

Liquid

Characteristics

Grainprominent

Acutancemoderate

Contrasthigh

Increased contrast compared to traditional development

Dilutions

stockReplenishable

Single bath develops and fixes simultaneously. Reusable until exhausted.

Shelf Life

Concentrate

N/A (ready to use)

Working Solution

2 months or ~16 rolls, whichever first

Capacity degrades with use. Extend development time as solution exhausts.

Development Times

Film	Dilution	ISO	Time	Temp
Tri-X 400	stock	400	6m 45s	21°C
HP5 Plus	stock	400	8m	21°C
T-Max 400	stock	400	11m	21°C
Fomapan 400 Action	stock	400	6m	21°C

Often Used For

Convenience and speedTravel and location workBeginners wanting single-step processQuick test rolls

Limitations & Warnings

Greatly increases grain and contrast vs traditional developers
Temperature-sensitive: above 28°C risks reticulation, below 20°C causes underdevelopment
Early batches had reticulation issues — ensure proper temperature control
Not archival-grade compared to separate dev/fix

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

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