Features
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Tungsten-balanced 3200K for artificial light or cool-tone E100 slides
1000ml stock solution makes 2000ml of working solution (diluted 1+1 with water)
Single-use solution has a capacity of up to 16 rolls (135/120), 32-64 sheets (4x5), or 100 feet (35mm) of film
Approximately 6+ stops of usable dynamic-range*
Vibrant color rendering
Low D-min for brighter whites and clean highlights
Moderately enhanced color saturation
Push process using dilutions and development times in 6-8min
Image archivability for at least 80 years
Easily mixed powder concentrate
Product Details
T6 “TungstenChrome” Cool-tone 3200K 1st Developer is one of the available 1st Developers in the Cs6 “Creative Slide” family of 3-Bath E-6 slide film chemistry. It renders natrual-looking slides in 3200K tungsten light or cool-tone E100T slides in daylight, with approximately 6+ stops of usable dynamic range. It also works great for push-processing in limited light! 1000ml stock solution makes 2000ml of single-use working solution (1+1 dilution) to develop up to 16 rolls or 100ft of slide film.
Intended to be used with the Cr6 "Color&Reversal" 2-in-1 Slide Solution and the Bf6 "Bleaches&Fixer" 3-in-1 Slide Solution for the full 3-bath Cs6 process.
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Photo by Stephen Schaub on Kodak E100 pushed to EI 800 in T6 1st developer
MIXING STOCK SOLUTION
- Place 600-700ml of 85-111ºF(44ºC)† water into a clean glass or plastic pitcher.
- Use a clean plastic stir stick or the TCS-1000 to circulate the liquid.
- While circulating, add the contents of the powder packet.
- Top off solution with water to make 1000ml. Mix well.
Powder will drop temp. to 104ºF (40ºC)
Store mixed solution in a tightly capped, completely filled storage container for up to 2-6 weeks. Yellows with age and turns amber when perished. Oxygen and contaminants cause developing agents to perish.
Cool-Tone Development: 1+1 Dilution ~ 6min @104°f (40°C)
Push +1: Stock Solution ~ 6min or 1+1 Dilution ~8min
Push +2: Stock Solution ~ 8min
Maintaining temperature is not essential beyond the completion of the 1st developer step. When a temperature control bath is not available, simply preheat the 1st Developer +2ºF warmer, and the other baths will automatically process-to-completion as they cool down. Only the 1st developer is time and temperature critical because it controls contrast and color.
* ”Usable dynamic-range” is the amount of full stops of exposure value that renders acceptable detail and color. “Total dynamic-range” however, is the maximum range containing tonal separation rendering any detail, and is often twice the usable dynamic-range. The usable dynamic-range of conventional slide film is between 6-8 stops (total 14-16 stops). Color negative is between 9-13 stops (total 16-21 stops). Digital sensors are mostly between 7-10 stops (total 12-15 stops).
Educational Resources:
VIDEO: How to Process Slide Film at Home (CineStill Cs6)
VIDEO: Water Bath vs. Pitcher Method
BLOG: No Compromises - Cs6 3-Bath Process vs. E6 6-Bath Processing...
Instructions & Safety Data Sheets:
Download Cs6 Quart Kit Complete PDF Instructions
Download T6 "TungstenChrome" 1st Developer Safety Data Sheet
Photochemical Waste Management
