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Kodak Direct Duplicating Intermediate Microfilm is typically used as an intermediate print master but may also be used as a distribution copy. All duplicating microfilms use a “contact-printing”...
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• Primarily used as an intermediate master to make multiple generation copies • Can also be used as a distribution copy Microfilm Kodak silver-halide duplicating microfilms are available in the following thicknesses: thicknesses • 2462 and 2468 Estar Base 4.0 mil — used in normal 16, 35 and 105 mm roll film applications.
Common features The following features are common to all Kodak Duplicating Microfilms: • Life expectancy of 500 years (LE-500) when processed and stored properly, compared with 100 years (LE-100) for nonsilver duplicating films such as diazo and vesicular. • Ultra-high resolving power.
Reciprocity data For the Direct Duplicating Microfilms (2468/3468 and 2470), tungsten exposures from 100 to 0.001 seconds, and processing in a Kodak Prostar Processor as recommended, reciprocity failure is negligible and no correction is normally needed. Similar results are expected with other recommended processes.
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IMPORTANT: For best results and to avoid aeration, always add chemical concentrate to water, not water to concentrate. Processor set up Following are the specifications for all Kodak Duplicating Microfilms. These are the starting points and mixed formats. Conventional Developer...
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Developer Film Path: 84 feet Replenishment (Dev): 2 (from table above) Calculated transport speed: 84 ft x 60 sec/min = 72 ft/min 70 sec (transport speed) Results: 72 ft/min x 2 mL/ft = 144 mL/min replenishment rate for developer September 2009 D-32...
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30 minutes. For darkroom handling, 2468/3468 and 2470 Microfilms should use a Kodak 1 Safelight Filter / red or Kodak 2 Safelight Filter / dark red, in a suitable safelight lamp with a 15-watt bulb, located at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) from the film.
Characteristic curves While the data presented are typical of production coatings, they do not represent standards which must be met by Eastman Kodak Company. Varying storage, exposure, and processing conditions will affect results. The company reserves the right to change and improve the product characteristics at any time.
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Kodak Direct Duplicating Microfilm 2468/3468 Kodak Microfilm Developer and Replenisher (1:7) Kodak Prostar Processor, Diffuse Visual Log Exposure (lux seconds) ________ Kodak Direct Duplicating Microfilm 2468/3468 - - - - - - - - Kodak Direct Duplicating Intermediate Microfilm 2470 D-32 September 2009...
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Modulation transfer While the data presented are typical of production coatings, they do not represent standards which must be met by Eastman Kodak Company. Varying function curves storage, exposure, and processing conditions will affect results. The company reserves the right to change and improve the product characteristics at any time.
12X monocular magnification. NOTE: If the viewing conditions are changed from the specified conditions, the published RMS values may no longer correctly indicate the relative sensations of graininess produced by various samples. D-32 September 2009...
Spectral sensitivity curves Kodak Duplicating Microfilm 2462 Effective Exp 1.4 sec; All recommended processes; Diffuse Visual; D=1.0>D-min Wavelength (nm) Kodak Direct Duplicating Microfilm 2468/3468 Effective Exp 1.4 sec; All recommended processes; Diffuse Visual; D=1.0>D-min Wavelength (nm) September 2009 D-32...
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NOTE: While the data presented are typical of production coatings, they do not represent standards which must be met by Eastman Kodak Company. Varying storage, exposure, and processing conditions will affect results. The company reserves the right to change and improve the product characteristics at any time.
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1-800-242-2424, ext. 43. MSDSs are also available at: Chemicals www.Kodak.com/eknec. You will need to supply the Kodak catalog number of the chemicals for which you need MSDSs. Call the same number for MSDSs for the actual working solutions and caution labels for the processor tanks.
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