CineStill Film Cs41 C-41 Color Negative Film Liquid Developing Kit - 1 Quart
CineStill Film Cs41 C-41 Color Negative Film Liquid Developing Kit - 1 Quart
Description
Description
Home C-41 made simple—develop your own color film with professional-grade results.
What Makes It Stand Out
CineStill’s CS41 kit offers a simplified two-bath process (developer + bleach/fix) specially tailored for modern color negative film. No fixer or stabilizer needed—the film emerges ready for scanning or printing with no extra steps. Perfect for film shooters and B&W developers looking to expand into home color processing.
Key Features
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Two-step developer + bleach/fix ("Blix") eliminates the need for a separate fixer or stabilizer.
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Liquid concentrate makes ~32 oz—enough to process up to 24 rolls through reuse protocols, or about 8 rolls per batch fresh.
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Flexible temperature operation allows more forgiving conditions compared to black & white processing, though consistency (102 °F / 39 °C) is essential during development.
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Includes quick-reference card and push/pull instructions, making it easy to adapt for exposure variations.
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Use with standard tanks and home labs, no specialist equipment or hot water needed—just a thermometer, reels, and water bath.
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Fully archival chemistry, formulated without harsh stabilizers or formaldehyde, safe for film longevity
Tips & Considerations
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Strict on temperature: C-41 chemistry demands around 102 °F (39 °C)—use a circulator or heated water bath to maintain accuracy .
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Monitor reuse: After ~15–20 rolls, chemical activity drops—either extend development time per roll or refresh the mix.
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Liquid kit requires ground shipping (Limited Quantity Hazardous); powder version avoids these restrictions
What’s Included
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Liquid Concentrates (Developer & Blix) — total ~32 oz working volume
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Quick-reference time/temp/volume guide
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Mixing and reuse instructions
(Tank system and thermometer sold separately)
Specs Snapshot
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | Liquid concentrate, makes ~32 oz |
| Processing Type | 2-bath C-41 developer + bleach/fix |
| Film Capacity | ~8 rolls per batch; reuse up to 24 |
| Temperature Requirement | ~102 °F / 39 °C |
| Equipment Needed | Standard tank, thermometer, water bath |
| Shelf Stability | Several months unopened; stable during reuse period |
| Shipping | Ground (hazmat) only |
Final Take
For photographers ready to brew their own color negatives at home with professional simplicity, the CineStill CS41 Liquid Kit delivers. It transforms C-41 processing into an accessible, reliable workflow—perfect for hybrid shooters, home-developers, and anyone eager to take control of their color film end-to-end.
Shipping information
Shipping information
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