Features
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3-in-1 conditioner, bleach, and fixer bath
Easily mixable 3-part liquid concentrate
Reusable solution yield of 24-36 rolls (35mm/120), 96+ sheets (4x5"), or 200 feet (35mm) of film
Flexible temperature range of 75 -104°fF(23-40°C)
6min process time is minimum for completion
Low D-min for brighter whites and clean highlights
Image archivability for at least 80 years
Product Details
In the CineStill Cs6 "Creative Slide" process, the bleach and conditioner steps are combined with the fixing step in our Bf6 “Bleaches&Fixer” bath, which comes in a liquid concentrate to make 1 quart of reusable solution capable of clearing 24+ rolls of slide film.
Intended to be used with the D6, T6, or D9 1st Developers and the . Intended to be used with the D6, T6, or D9 1st Developers and the Cr6 "Color&Reversal" 2-in-1 Slide Solution for the full 3-bath Cs6 process. Consider purchasing the D6 "DaylightChrome" Slide Film Processing Bundle.
MIXING STOCK SOLUTION
- Place 14 oz. (414 mL) of 85-140ºF (29-60ºC)* water into a clean glass or plastic pitcher.
- Use a clean plastic stir stick or the TCS-1000 to circulate the liquid.
- While circulating, add the contents of the bottle marked "PART A".
- Continue circulating, add the contents of the bottle marked "PART B".
- Continue circulating, add the contents of the bottle marked "PART C".
*Concentrates will drop temp. to 104ºF (40ºC)
Store mixed solution in a tightly capped storage container with air inside for up to 2-4 months. Aerate frequently. Oxidation encourages activity of bleaches. When film won't clear after 10 min, retire chemistry and re-fix film.
Bleaches&Fixer Bath: Stock > 6-10min† @ 75 -104°F (23-40°C)
†This is a process-to-completion step. Time is minimum for completion.
Maintaining temperature is not essential beyond pouring in the 1st developer. When a temperature control bath is not available, simply preheat the 1st Developer +2ºF warmer, and the other baths will automatically process-to-completion as they cool down. Only the 1st developer is time and temperature critical because it controls contrast and color.
Educational Resources:
VIDEO: How to Process Slide Film at Home (CineStill Cs6)
VIDEO: Water Bath vs. Pitcher Method
BLOG: No Compromises - Cs6 3-Bath Process vs. E6 6-Bath Processing...
Instructions & Safety Data Sheets:
Download Cs6 Quart Kit Complete PDF Instructions
Download Bf6 "Bleaches&Fixer" Safety Data Sheet
Photochemical Waste Management
