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Kodak Color Negative Processing Kit

I’m trying a new color developing kit today. This is the first kit I’ve used that separates the bleach and fixer into two separate baths. Should be interesting.

Posted by Ken Mullinix
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Terry McDaniel · Sep 3, 2026

All I’ve used is CineStill Cs. I’ve seen bad reviews on it, but so far it has worked for me. I just processed two rolls of my granddaughter’s wedding, will post some when time allows.

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Ken Mullinix · Sep 3, 2026

Looking forward to them!

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Terry McDaniel · Sep 3, 2026

BTW, the site is rapidly growing!

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Ken Mullinix · Sep 3, 2026

It sure is! Looking forward to your photos. Hopefully your 5 pack of Portra has arrived by now!

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Ken Mullinix · Sep 3, 2026

This developer ended up working really well. It makes 5L, so I ended up doing some math and making 500ml batches. It will store for a week after mixed, or 12 weeks separate. The bleach and fixer are both clear, which was quite a change from the Cinestill kit I'm used to. I think I can honestly say I prefer this kit. I also mixed the chemicals at room temp. It didn't say not to and my pics turned out great. https://www.filmphotography.com/gallery/photo?id=197

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M3_film · 14d ago

I’ve been able to keep the Kodak C-41 dev separate in 1 l bottles for up to a year w no issue. Bleach and fixer last a while as well. Better luck w Kodak chem than the others - at least for me. I use amber glass bottles filled to the top and as I use solution add Tetenal gas before storing.

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Ken Mullinix · 14d ago

I agree. I much prefer the Kodak C-41 kit to other brands. I have some more of it arriving today actually.

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Terry McDaniel · Sep 4, 2026

Film arrived yesterday, could be awhile before I shoot any. Not much to photo graph around here. All the wild flowers are dead or nearly so.
On the days I sub for Marietta Schools I drive by an arm of Lake Texoma, there are still some wildflowers there, and usually a good sunrise, so I’ll give that a try.

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Ken Mullinix · Sep 4, 2026

I'm glad it made it!