Kodak AS-116 manual Rewind Processing, Process Control, Printing Negatives

C-41 Processing Cycle

FLEXICOLOR	Time	Temp	Basic Repl
	min:sec
Chemical		°C (°F)	Rate (mL/ft2)
	(sec)
Developer	3:15 to 5:15	38 ± 0.3	94
	(195 to 315)	(100 ± 0.5)*
Bleach III	3:00 to 6:00	38 ± 3	95
	(180 to 360)	(100 ± 5)*
Wash	1:05	24 to 41	2900‡
	(65)	(75 to 105)†
Fixer§	4:20	38 ± 3	95
	(260)	(100 ± 5)
Wash	3:15	24 to 41	2900‡
	(195)¶	(75 to 105)
Stabilizer LF	1:05	24 to 41
—or—			95
	(65)	(75 to 105)
Stabilizer III
Dry	As needed	Not over
		60 (140)

*If you increase the bleach and fixer times to 6:30 or longer, you can

extend the temperature range to 75 to 105°F (24 to 41°C).

†In some processors, a lower wash-water temperature may affect solution temperatures in adjacent tanks. Longer warm-up times may be needed.

If it affects developer temperature during processing, you may need to use a higher wash-water temperature.

‡Rates are for first wash and a two-stage countercurrent final wash.

Double these rates for a single-stage final wash.

§Use a two-stage (two-tank) countercurrent fixer, preferably with the same time in each tank. Agitation and filtration in each tank are required.

If your processor has a single fixer tank, using in-line electrolytic desilvering will decrease the safety factor for adequate fixing.

¶If your squeegees are efficient enough to maintain a low fixer carryover, you can reduce the wash time to 2:10.

For additional information using Process C-41, see KODAK Publication Z-131, Process C-41 using KODAK

FLEXICOLOR Chemicals.

Development Options to Achieve Various Contrasts

Adjust developer time/temperature per the table below to achieve a variety of contrasts. When changing processor transport speeds, be sure to adjust replenishment flow rates accordingly, to maintain desired basic replenishment rates.

	Time	Temp	Approx.	ISO A
Developer	min:sec
		°C (°F)	Contrast	Equivalent
	(sec)*
AN-6	2:56	41 (106)	0.90	125
	(176)
AN-6	2:17	41 (106)	0.80	100
	(137)
AN-6	2:17	38.9 (102)	0.65	80
	(137)
Flexicolor	5:15	38 (100)	0.90	125
	(315)
Flexicolor	4:15	38 (100)	0.80	100
	(270)
Flexicolor	3:15	38 (100)	0.65	80
	(195)

*Film must be completely immersed in developer. Includes immersion time and transfer time to the next tank. Keep transfer time to 20 seconds or less.

Note: Based on a 3-tank developer system in a Model 1611 or 1811 Processor, 2:56 = 4.2 fpm and 2:17 = 5.4 fpm.

REWIND PROCESSING

Note: This is not a primary recommendation.

KODAK AEROCOLOR III Negative Film 2444 yields optimum results with modern, high-temperature, continuous-processing machines. It can be processed in rewind equipment, although this method is not a primary processing recommendation. Eastman Kodak Company no longer offers packaged chemicals for such processing. Customers wishing to use rewind equipment such as the Gordon/Morse M-10 Developing Outfit (Military Designator: B-5) may contact Aerial Imaging for information on exposure, processing chemicals, process cycles, and general recommendations.

PROCESS CONTROL

KODAK Control Strips, Process AN-6, are available and are recommended for monitoring the processing of AEROCOLOR III Film in roller-transport processors. For detailed information on process control and troubleshooting, refer to KODAK Publication Z-200, Using Processes AR-5 and AN-5 for KODAK Color Aerial Films.

PRINTING NEGATIVES

You can reproduce images made on AEROCOLOR III Negative Film by using a variety of Kodak materials.

Color Transparencies

You can make transparencies directly (or by first scanning) on KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Clear Display Material.

Color Prints

You can make prints directly (or by first scanning) on— KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA, SUPRA, and ULTRA ENDURA Papers

KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Transparency Display Material

KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Metallic Paper

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