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Key Features
- Single Bath, Single Step Developer/Fixer
- Constant Developing Time for All Films
- Room Temperature Processing
- Adjust Contrast, Push/Pull via Temp.
Simplifying film development, DF96 from Cinestill is a monobath, self-completing chemistry for use with nearly all black & white film types. Rather than traditional multi-bath processes, with separate developer and fixer chemistries, DF96 is an all-in-one, single-step solution to fully process film in approximately three minutes. DF96 also requires no dilution and is reusable for developing at least 16 rolls of film per liter of chemistry.
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Do you need to use wetting agent after you finish ...
Do you need to use wetting agent after you finish developing?
No more or less than with any other film chemistry.
Date published: 2021-12-04
Can I carry DF96 by plane? Is it hazardous?
Can I carry DF96 by plane? Is it hazardous?
No. There's no restriction while traveling and bringing along a two or three packets of DF96 powder.
But we always suggest checking in with your airline carrier are rules are always subject to change.
Date published: 2022-02-14
Can a partial packet, ie 1/2, be mixed for low ...
Can a partial packet, ie 1/2, be mixed for low volume needs? If so, will the remaining powder remain viable as long as it is stored properly?
Chris, indeed you split the powder up. One package is crystalized form pellets, the other is more finely stratified powder. Both are completely uniform in their ingredient structures for stability and shipping purposes. This also has the side benefit of making them very easy to split and store. Both CS kits (Mono and CS41) are now my go to, full time dev, which in combination with 500ml glass storage and a Lab Box (500ml capacity) allows me to get upwards of 40 plus rolls with the Df96 with careful storage, pouring and such. (50 plus rolls for the color kit, theoretically, but I don't shoot that much color so haven't tested that yet.)
Doing this has allowed me to shoot my Portra 400 at $10.38 a roll (.29cents a shot), and the Tri-X 400 at $6.42 a roll (.18cents a shot).
I'm happy enough with this single roll at a time development (Lab Box and 500ml of Chem) that I converted my entire system over to this ideal for ease and simplicity: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKNIkYpDZxs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Best wishes...
-Cliff
Date published: 2022-08-31
Will the DF96 monobath work well with the ...
Will the DF96 monobath work well with the Lab-Box?
Yes, the Cinestill DF96 Monobath for Black & White Film the will work with the Lab-Box.
Date published: 2020-03-31
Has anyone had good results processing Super8 or ...
Has anyone had good results processing Super8 or 16mm B/W film with this product?
The manufacturer only lists this chemistry as suitable for 35mm black and white films for stills.
Date published: 2020-12-08
how to keep after using for the first time ?
how to keep after using for the first time ?
I recommend storing it in this accordion bottle. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/318712-REG/Kaiser_204198_Accordion_Storage_Bottle.html?sts=pi&pim=Y
Date published: 2021-10-14
Will it work with both c41 black and white film ...
Will it work with both c41 black and white film rolls and regular black and white rolls ?
DF96 is a black and white film developer only. If you own C-41 B&W film by Kodak those films will need to be processed with C-41 which is a color developer.
Date published: 2021-09-09
This mix uses water, correct ?
This mix uses water, correct ?
Yes it does
Date published: 2021-02-08