MPerson Posted February 7, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Anyone using this kit and have any comments/tips on its use? I am putting together a long term project and will be shooting Portra 400 and 800 in 35mm and 120. Processing in my Jobo CPE-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Hi MPerson, Take a look here Fuji Hunt C41 X-Press Kit 5L. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
tobey bilek Posted February 8, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 8, 2011 Just make sure developer is fresh and not beyond shelf life and do not overwork blix if it is 3 step kit. Blix is not as good as separate bleach fix steps. There being too much retained silver I think, but there is a quality reason beyond ability to replenish. I am not a chemist. Powdered kits have a shelf life also. I have done lots of C 41 in a Jobo with never a failure. Also have done it in stainless tanks with a water jacket. Works fine also. Look to Freestyle to order if you do not have a favorite dealer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted February 8, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 8, 2011 Hi It is not a blix kit separate bleach and fixer, I dont use it but my mate does. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks Tobey. It is a 4 part liquid kit - Developer, Bleach, Fix, Stabiliser. Seems to have longevity as many people seem to make up 500ml-1L batches and fill the original solution bottles with Protectan. Quite a few manage to spread using the kit over 12 months with this method. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted February 8, 2011 Sorry Noel, you posted whilst I was typing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted February 8, 2011 Share #6 Posted February 8, 2011 Hi Andy I'll ask my mate how he deals with longevity, think he batches a large lot of C41. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted February 8, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted February 8, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Noel. This venture is outside my comfort zone - the last colour film I shot and processed was in 1969! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted February 8, 2011 Share #8 Posted February 8, 2011 Hu Andy He uses cine color tungsten - he has my correction filter. Kodak (color) is compatible with C41 kits. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted February 11, 2011 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2011 I would do what I do with any developer, store in smaller bottles after first opening. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
semrich Posted February 11, 2011 Share #10 Posted February 11, 2011 I've used the Tetenal Press C-41 Kit with Porta 400, that uses Blix, and got really nice results, much better that the place that usually processes my color film. I don't use it to much because it's best to batch up 12-13 rolls and process them in a few days. I learned from my first go at it that the hot water and the chemicals tend to leak out of my stainless steel tanks (had the top pop off when draining the tank one time) so my next go at it I will duck tape the lids on and pull the cap off the lid between inversions to off-gas the brew to help contain the leakage. I don't shoot that much color film and I can't get the kits locally, so it may be a while before I do it again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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