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PROCESSING
The following process recommendations should be used as starting points for a typical continuous-immersion processing
machine using formulas presented in KODAK Publication No.H-24.15, Manual for Processing EASTMAN Motion Picture Films,
Module 15. The processing times may require modification for a particular machine.
Processing Step
KODAK Developer D-96
*
Stop Rinse
‡
*
KODAK Fixing Bath F-5
Wash (counter - current)
Dry
*
Agitation in the developer and fixing bath should be by recirculation through submerged spray jets that impinge on the film strands.
†
Develop to recommended control gamma of 1.2 to 1.6.
‡
Countercurrent flow of fixer-laden water overflow from the wash tank, pH about 6.
§
Many factors affect the drying: air temperature, relative humidity (RH); volume, rate and distribution of the air flow; final squeegeeing, etc.
In a conventional convection-type drying cabinet with air at about 95°F (35°C) and 40 to 50 percent RH, drying will take 15
to 20 minutes. With an impingement-type drying cabinet, however, with a higher temperature and lower RH, drying time is
greatly reduced. With either type of dryer, the film should be dry without tackiness 1/2 to 2/3 of the way through. Upon
cooling to room temperature after leaving the dryer, the film should be in equilibrium with the room air at approximately 50
percent RH.
IMAGE STRUCTURE
The modulation-transfer curves, the diffuse rms
granularity, and the resolving-power data were generated
from samples of 2/3366 Film exposed with tungsten light
and processed as recommended in Process D-96 at 70°F
(21°C) to the recommended control gamma. For more
information on image-structure characteristics, see
KODAK Publication No H-845, The Essential Reference
Guide for Filmmakers.
Diffuse RMS Granularity
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Resolving Power
100 lines/mm (TOC 1.6:1)
200 lines/mm (TOC 1000:1)
*
Read at a net diffuse visual density of 1.0, using a 48-micrometre aperture.
†
Determined according to a method similar to the one described in ISO
6328-1982, Photography—Photographic Materials—Determination of ISO
Resolving Power.
2
Temperature
Time
70 +-1/2°F
†
(21 +-0.3°C)
70 +-2°F
50 sec
(21 +-1°C)
70 +-2°F
11 min
(21 +-1°C)
70 +-2°F
10 min
(21 +-1°C)
§
95°F(35°C)
EASTMAN Fine Grain Duplicating Positive Film 2366 / 3366 • H-1-2366
Replenishment Rate
(mL per 100 min)
35 mm
16 mm
1,250
625
(D-96R)
(D-96R)
12,000
6,000
850
425
12,000
6,000
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