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Kodak Kodak Color Negative C-41 Kit

AvailableC-41Processing KitSeparate

Also known as: Kodak C-41 Kit

Kodak C-41 film processing kit (made by Photo Systems for Kodak) for small tanks and rotary tubes, with separate developer, bleach, fixer and final rinse baths. The kit is a non-replenisher kit, but the chemistry can be used one-shot or replenished with Kodak replenishers.

Type
Kit
Process
C-41
Temperature
38°C
37–39°C (99–102°F)
Dilutions
1
Capacity
8
rolls per litre
Shelf life
Opened concentrate: developer 12 weeks, bleach 24 weeks, fixer 24 weeks, final rinse indefinite. Unopened shelf life not stated (Kodak).
concentrate

Dilutions

RatioUseNotes
stockReplenishableLiquid concentrates: developer parts A, B and C, bleach parts A and B, fixer and final rinse, mixed to 2.5 or 5 litres. Used one-shot or replenished with the Kodak replenishers.

Shelf life

Concentrate
Opened concentrate: developer 12 weeks, bleach 24 weeks, fixer 24 weeks, final rinse indefinite. Unopened shelf life not stated (Kodak).
Working Solution
Developer 1 week, bleach 24 weeks, fixer 24 weeks, final rinse indefinite; store in clean bottles with air expelled (Kodak)

Kodak's guide states no roll count. The retailer says 20+ rolls one-shot or up to 60 replenished per 2.5 litre kit (about 8 and 24 per litre).

Development times

FilmDilutionISOTimeTemp
Portra 400stock4003m 15s38°C (100°F)
Gold 200stock2003m 15s38°C (100°F)
Ektar 100stock1003m 15s38°C (100°F)

Full guides for Kodak Color Negative C-41 Kit

Often used for

Home C-41 processingUsers wanting Kodak-branded chemistry

Limitations & warnings

  • Newer product with less community experience

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