Features
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Used to process any color reversal/chrome/slide (E-6) film
Simple 3-bath process; easy-to-mix liquid concentrates
Daylight-balanced 5500K for neutral-tone slides in daylight or electronic flash
Approximately 6+ stops of usable dynamic range*, just like conventional E-6 processing
Image archivability for at least 80 years
Single-use 1st Dev has a capacity of up to 16 rolls (135/120), 32-64 sheets (4x5), or 100 feet (35mm)
Full color instruction manual included (standard processing, push/pull, etc.)
Product Details
The D6 "DaylightChrome" Slide Film Processing Bundle provides you with everything you need to process your favorite color positive slide film at home. The number of baths for E-6 film is reduced from 6 to 3; a one-shot 1st Developer, a reusable Color&Reversal bath, and a reusable Bleaches&Fixer bath. All of the chemicals in this bundle can also be purchased separately, allowing you to re-stock when you run out of 1st Developer.
BUNDLE INCLUDES
- 1x D6 “DaylightChrome” 1st Developer
- 1x Cr6 “Color&Reversal” 2-in-1 Reusable Slide Solution
- 1x Bf6 “Bleaches&Fixer” 3-in-1 Reusable Slide Solution
D6 “DaylightChrome” Neutral-Tone 5500K 1st Developer
Renders approximately 6+ stops of usable dynamic range* and gorgeous colors, just like full 6-bath Kodak E-6 process. Daylight-balanced 5500K for neutral-tone slides in daylight or with electronic flash. 1000ml stock solution makes 2000ml of single-use working solution (1+1 Dilution) to develop up to 16 rolls or 100ft of slide film. Yields depend on dilution selected and chemical efficiency of your developing tank.
Normal Development: 1+1 Dilution ~ 6 min† @104°F (40°C)
Push +1: Stock Solution ~ 6 min† or 1+1 Dilution ~ 8 min.
Push +2: Stock Solution ~ 8 min†
Pull -1: 1+1 Dilution ~ 4.5 min†
†Times are good starting points. Adjust your temperature control and developing times to achieve desired density.
Maintaining temperature is not essential beyond the completion of the 1st Developer step. 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.
Cr6 “Color&Reversal” Color Developer & Reversal Bath
The reversal step occurs during color development in our Cr6 “Color&Reversal” bath, which comes in a liquid concentrate to make 1 quart of reusable solution capable of reversing 16+ rolls of developed slide film. Stock > 6min @ 80-104°F (27-40°C).
Bf6 “Bleaches&Fixer” Pre-Bleach & Blix Bath
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. Stock > 6-10min @ 75-104°F (23-40°C).
* ”Usable dynamic range” is the amount of full stops of exposure value that renders acceptable detail and color. “Total dynamic range” however, is the maximum range containing tonal separation rendering any detail, and is often twice the usable dynamic range. The usable dynamic-range of conventional slide film is between 6-8 stops (total 14-16 stops). Color negative is between 9-13 stops (total 16-21 stops). Digital sensors are mostly between 7-10 stops (total 12-15 stops).
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Photos by Stephen Schaub on Kodak E100 developed in D6 1st developer
"Color Timing" with CineStill Cs6 "Creative Slide"
CineStill's Cs6 “Creative Slide” family of 3-Bath E-6 slide film chemistry offers three distinct slide film results through the option of alternative 1st Developers. The process of changing the color and contrast of slides through careful chemical manupulation, called "color timing" was previously only available at the level of professional motion picture labs. Now, with Cs6, color timing slide film has been unlocked for all still film shooters, illuminating unique color profiles never before seen on slide film and effectively turning the tried-and-true Kodak E100 Ektachrome standard into 3 totally different films. After you've gotten a hang of processing slide film at home with D6 "DaylightChrome," give D9 "DynamicChrome" and T6 "TungstenChrome" a try!
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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 Cs6 Complete Safety Data Sheet
Photochemical Waste Management
