2KODAK EKTAGRAPHIC HC Slide Film • F- 1 2
Exposure and Development Adjustments for
Long and Short Exposures
At the exposure times in the table belo w, compensate for the
reciprocity characteristics of this film by increasing exposure
and adjusting the development as shown.
It may be difficult to use the table to estimate the adjusted
times for calculated exposure times between 1 and 100
seconds. The graphs below will help you find the adjusted
times for calculated exposure times between those given in
the table.
If
Indicated
Exposure
Time Is
(Seconds)
Use This
Lens-
Aperture
Adjustment
OR
This
Adjusted
Exposure
Time
(Seconds)
AND
Use This
Development
Adjustment
1/1,000 None None None
1/100 None None None
1/10 None None None
1 +1 stop 2 -10%
10 +2 stops 50 -20%
100 +3 stops 1,200 -30%
(Seconds)
(Minutes)
ADJUSTED EXPOSURE TIME
200
100
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
1,100
1,200
ADJUSTED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)
10
20
30
40
50
TIME (Seconds)
CALCULATED EXPOSURE
10987654321
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
100908070605040302010 CALCULATED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)
Average Adjustment for Most
KODAK Black-and-White Films
DARKROOM RECOMMENDATIONS
Use a safelight equipped with a KODAK 1A Safelight Filter
(light red) with a 15-watt bulb. K eep the safelight at least
4 feet (1.2 metres) from the film. Run tests to determine that
safelight use gives acceptable results for your application.
For information on safelight testing, see KODA K
Publication K-4, How Safe Is Yo ur Safelight?
PROCESSING
Small-Tank Processing (8- or 16-ounce tank)
Develop EKTA GRAPHIC HC Slide Film at 68°F (20°C) in
a small tank. We recommend using KODAK Developer
D-11 or K ODAK PROFESSIONAL KODALITH Super RT
Developer for processing this film. KODAK Developer D-11
provides slightly lower contrast, more exposure latitude,
longer solution life, and high projection contrast. It also
produces faster film speed or short camera exposures.
Note: For even development of the entire roll, first fill the
tank with developer. Then, using the above safelight
handling instructions, drop the loaded film reel into the
developer and attach the top to the tank. Firmly tap the tank
on the top of the work surface to dislodge an y air bu bbles.
Agitate for 5 seconds every 30 seconds throughout
development. You can do the remaini ng operation in room
light.
Step/Solution Time
(min:sec)
Develop at 68°F (20°C)
KO DAK Developer D-11 2:30
K OD AK PR OFESSIONAL KODALITH
Super RT Developer 2:45
Rinse at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C)—with agitation:
KODAK Indicator Stop Bath 0:10
Fix at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C)—with frequent agitation
*
:
* If you are going to hand-color this film, do not o verfix or ov er ha rd en it.
KODAK Fixer 2:00 to 4:00
KODAK Rapid Fixer 1:00 to 2:00
KODAFIX Solution 2:00 to 4:00
Wash at 65 to 70°F (18 to 21°C):
Running water
—OR—
Rinse with water
KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent
Running water
10:00
0:30
1:00 to 2:00
5:00
Final rinse:
KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution 0:30
Dry—in a dust-free place