Kodak Module 9 specifications Films and Process Sequence, Designated Films, Film Structure

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9 PROCESS ECP-2E SPECIFICATIONS

This module contains specifications describing continuous machine processing of Kodak color print films. The following modules are also used in conjunction with Process ECP-2E. Process ECP-2E differs from Process ECP-2D in that there is no first fix or sound application.

Module 10

Effects of Mechanical and Chemical

 

Variations in Process ECP-2E

Module 1

Process Control

Module 2

Equipment and Procedures

Module 3

Analytical Procedures (for Chemical

 

Analyses)

Module 4

Reagent Preparation Procedures (for

 

Chemical Analyses)

Module 5

Chemical Recovery Procedures

Module 6

Environmental Aspects

FILMS AND PROCESS SEQUENCE

Designated Films

KODAK VISION Color Print Film / 2383

Performance Characteristics and Applications: This film is designed for making projection-contrast prints from camera-original color negatives, duplicate negatives, and internegatives made from color reversal originals. Film 2383 has an ESTAR Safety Base.

For information on color balance, image structure, sensitometric curves, printing conditions, and film storage, see KODAK Publication H-1-2383.

KODAK VISION Premier Color Print Film / 2393

Performance Characteristics and Applications: Like its counterpart KODAK VISION Color Print Film, VISION Premier Color Print Film is coated on a polyester base without rem-jet, for a cleaner process and cleaner screen images. The upper tone scale of VISION Premier Color Print Film is significantly higher in density than KODAK VISION Color Print Film, so shadows are deeper, colors are more vivid, and the image snaps and sizzles on the screen. The toe areas of the sensitometric curves are matched more closely, producing more neutral highlights on projection. Cinematographers can be more creative with lighting and exposure, and still see remarkable results.

For information on color balance, image structure, sensitometric curves, printing conditions, and film storage, see KODAK Publication H-1-2393.

KODAK VISION Color Teleprint Film / 2395 / 3395

Performance Characteristics and Applications: KODAK VISION Color Teleprint Film / 2395 / 3395 is specifically designed for making low-contrast contact or optical prints from camera-original negatives, duplicate negatives, and internegatives. This film has been optimized to produce low contrast positive images that closely match the dynamic range of telecine transfer mediums to produce excellent video images.

Film 2395 / 3395 is coated on a new ESTAR Base featuring proprietary Kodak technology that replaces rem-jet with process-surviving, anti-static layer, and scratch- resistant backing layer. This film has an efficient antihalation layer under the emulsion layers, using patented solid particle dyes that are decolorized and removed during processing.

For information on color balance, image structure, sensitometric curves, printing conditions, and film storage, see KODAK Publication H-1-2395.

Film Structure

KODAK VISION Color Print Film / 2383, KODAK VISION Premier Color Print Film / 2393 and KODAK VISION Color Teleprint Film / 2395 / 3395 are multi-layer films with incorporated-color couplers. Figure 9-1,is a diagram of the film structure.

Figure 9-1

Cross Section of Unprocessed Color Print Films

EXPOSING LIGHT

Gel Protective Coat

Green-Sensitive Emulsion

Clear Gelatin Interlayer

Red-Sensitive Emulsion

Clear Gelatin Interlayer

Blue-Sensitive Emulsion

Anti-Halation Dye Layer

Stubbing Layer

U-Coat

Safety Film Base

4.7 Mil ESTAR Base

U-Coat

Conductive Anti-Static Layer

Scratch Resistant T-Coat W/Lube

This drawing illustrates only the relative layer arrangement of the film and is not drawn to scale.

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The upper green-sensitive layer contains a colorless coupler that is converted to magenta dye during development, proportional to green-light exposure. The next emulsion layer is red-sensitive and contains a colorless coupler that forms a cyan dye, proportional to red exposure. The bottom emulsion layer is blue-sensitive, and contains a colorless coupler that forms a yellow dye, proportional to blue exposure.

The conductive anti-static layer and scratch resistant T-coat with lube are process surviving and retain their properties after processing.

KODAK VISION Color Print Films can be processed without a prebath and rem-jet removal and rinse, as indicated in Table 9-1.These films can be processed directly with the developer solution since they do not have a rem-jet backing to remove.

Process ECP-2E Specifications

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Contents Kodak Table of Contents Films and Process Sequence Designated FilmsFilm Structure Safelights for Darkroom Illumination Other Film CharacteristicsProcess ECP-2E Steps Alternative Ferricyanide or UL Bleach SequenceMachine Design Processing Machine Design and ConstructionNormal Room Light Dark Squeegee Exhaust Construction Materials Bleach Ferricyanide or UL Plastics Austenitic Solution PolyvinylHastelloy C Aisi TypeFilm Lubrication FiltersCrossover Squeegees Dryer CabinetCountercurrent Washes Operating SpecificationsMechanical Specifications Machine Exhaust and Room Ventilation Systems100 ft .5 m Kodak FormulaTime Replenisher Recirculation R Process Steps Filtration FFixer 35d 35dR 27 ± @ 40 to 60 L/min Wash†† 100 Tank TemperatureControlling Bleach Tank Concentration with Replenisher Rate UL Bleach FormulationsConversion to UL Bleach Selecting a Bleach FormulationDrying Specifications Turbulation SpecificationsChemical Supplies and Substitutions Final Wash Wash-Water Flow RatesStop Wash Bleach WashProcessing Chemicals Formulas Packaged ChemicalsBulk Chemicals Suppliers of Processing Chemicals H2SO4 Good mixing practices Solution MixingFormulas and Analytical Specifications DeveloperDeveloper SD-50 Developer SD-51 SpecificationsAlternate Developer StopPersulfate Bleach SR-30 SR-30R AcceleratorBleach Persulfate Bleach Accelerator AB-1b AB-1bRUL Bleach* or UL House Bleach Alternate Process BleachesFerricyanide Bleach SR-27 SR-27R Potassium UL BleachFixer 35d 35dR FixerAlternate Process Fixer Fixer 35b 35-bRFinal Rinse Sodium FixerFinal Rinse FR-2 FR-2R Overview Storage of SolutionsSound Track Operating Specifications Optical Sound ProcessingMore Information

Module 9 specifications

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