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CineStill CS41 Liquid Developing Quart Kit for Processing C-41 Color Negative Film

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Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results with our CS41 liquid quart kit for C-41 color film!
  • Enjoy ease of use with pre-measured CineStill chemicals, perfect for home developing.
  • Process any C-41 color negative film with this complete and archival-quality kit.
  • Get accurate colors every time; our CS41 chemistry ensures vibrant, true-to-life images.
  • Extend your film photography with our long-lasting C-41 kit; excellent shelf life!
  • Simplify your workflow with optimized mixing ratios for reliable color negative processing.
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mark p : I bought some of this 3 years ago. It's probably been 2.5 years since I've developed any film. Would this still be good? Or is it time to buy a new kit?KATHLEEN S : It may still be good if it has been stored in a dark location. You can probably tell when you mix it and the color doesn't look correct.
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Review Summary

2023-06-15T05:31:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid product

Good chemicals

Gillian K.

2023-02-13T21:49:31

Rated 5 out of 5

SATISFYING

fast shipping and works great!

BIEW J.

2022-10-13T21:36:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Cinestill Country Chemist

It works well, very good results.

John M.

2022-06-15T08:13:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product! Easy to use!

Been using these developing chemicals for a few years. Never had an issue that wasn?t my own fault. Good and reliable! Would recommend since they?re very simple to use.

ARTURO V.

2022-05-17T10:43:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to mix, works wonders! Great price here

Real good stuff! Clear easy instructions!

KURT D.

2022-05-17T09:33:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Home Color Dev

Great product. Love Adorama service and CineStill products!

MIKE S.

2022-05-12T08:29:23

Rated 5 out of 5

I love developing color film after using this

I was always nervous about trying color film. After trying this out I find I like developing color better than black and white. Very easy to use.

ERIC W.

2022-04-12T14:10:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple to use. Re-useable. Make sure you keep track of how many rolls you've developed.

The kit is easy enough to use, the hard part is the temperatures needed to do it. I'd recommend getting a sous vide heater if you're going to be using this and doing color development. Once you get used to keeping all your chem bottles in a temperature controlled water bath, the development process is the same or easier than B&W developing. But for the first few rolls I did I forgot to change the development times for how many times the chemicals were reused. This kit can do 24 rolls, but you have to increase the time by 2% for each roll that has been run through it. Be sure to read the included instructions. It's all in there and easy to follow, just make sure you do follow it and you'll have great color negatives.

Dustin B.

2022-03-31T21:15:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick shipping! Ordered a few more!

Always my go to, and adorama got it to me faster than anyone else! Would definitely recommend

PATRICK M.

2022-03-25T09:05:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Cinestill Works!

The chemicals hold up very well against the normal 4 step process. Potentially a slight green/magenta shift, but nothing that can't be corrected by any means. We'll likely use this product a lot more for other features in our lab in the future.

jeffrey p.

2022-02-28T13:34:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Everything I needed to develop at home!

KENDALL N.

2022-02-15T18:58:15

Rated 5 out of 5

My Review

It does what it is supposed to do. Real simple process. Would recommend.

EVAN C.

2022-01-28T08:06:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

I'm loving developing my old rolls of film and the new ones I'm doing on my Leica m4.

JUDY I.

2022-01-24T07:31:32

Rated 2 out of 5

Not my first choice

Functions, but gave me strange color shifts and extremely long dev times

JACOB M.

2022-01-23T10:48:48

Rated 5 out of 5

So easy!

I love this product, it is so easy to use! Just mix and go. I like to save up 12-15 rolls and just work for an afternoon to get them all done. Very consistent results,

BETSY D.

2022-01-19T08:19:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use

Super easy to use and have had great results, holds up well for awhile before it starts to deteriorate. Can get more than the recommended life out of it as long as you are careful and keep things clean.

PHILLIP M.

2022-01-18T08:35:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Works great!

I used to get the powder kit and would have to mix all the powder and divvy it up on two 500ml tanks (I only have a 500ml Patterson). This is way easier to scale down and chemicals stay fresher longer.

ALEX P.

2021-12-31T20:30:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Worked like a charm, even for a novice.

I have never developed color negatives before, but this kit, combined with a Patterson 2-reel tank worked like a charm? and on 20+ year old negative films. While this will likely be the first and only time I do this, I?d highly recommend this kit.

RICHARD P.

2021-12-30T08:08:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use

This is an easy kit to use and it works great.

PATRICIA D.

2021-12-13T11:44:27

Rated 5 out of 5

A big saving!

Everything you need to develop 8 or 10 rolls of film, and much cheaper than sending it off to a lab.

FRANCISCO G.

2021-12-10T08:06:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Simple developer

Easy to use! Would buy again

ILAN G.

2021-12-01T07:39:51

Rated 5 out of 5

great kit

Love that it's in liquid form, much easier to mix, takes the hassle away!

FLAVIA G.

2021-11-17T07:47:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Get it

Came in quickly and works as it should.

KARA W.

2021-11-04T09:34:45

Rated 5 out of 5

simple easy to use

The liquids were exactly what I needed. I already had a kit ready and just needed the 3 liquids: developer / blix / toner. and thankfully it came with custom instructions designed for these mixes.

TAREK M.

2021-10-08T13:26:21

Rated 4 out of 5

Cine still c-41 developing chemicals

Great costumer service during my waiting for this item on back order, made it easy for me to switch from an order of 1 to 2! The item came quickly once shipped- one of the items boxes was poor quality but the items inside it were in fine condition!

JAYMIE B.

2021-10-03T12:52:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Fun & easy c41 at home!

So much fun & easy. Recently got back into B&W home negative processing, had always been afraid to try color, but this kit makes it so easy. Already used it 3 times & hope to have many more uses left, fun & way cheaper than sending out for c41 to a lab at 9-15$ per roll.

BRIAN Z.

2021-09-30T08:54:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Just develop it!

I bought this because I had a bunch of rolls of color film, including some that came with a camera I bought online. I was a little worried that the mystery film might contain embarrassing images (it didn't), so I got this kit so I could have a look at the images before printing them. Also, it was way cheaper to develop them this way than taking them to a lab. Now on to the actual process. This is easily as simple as developing black and white film. Indeed, probably easier. Mix up the chemicals by following the instructions (which are wonderfully written, BTW), and develop away! Color chemicals need to be used at higher temperatures than B&W, and I think it's easier to keep them there, at about 110 degrees, than B&W chemistry which has to be at 68. My tap water comes out at 125, so getting them up to temp I find easier. My cold water doesn't always go down to 68. My only word of warning would be to wear gloves and old clothes, or an apron. The blix is brutal on staining.

Scott P.

2021-08-17T08:20:37

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable product

I?ve ordered these chemicals a few times and they work great for C-41 processing. If you are careful not to cross-contaminate they will last a long time.

TRISTAN M.

2021-08-05T11:36:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Cinestill kit

Kit has simple instructions, and was super easy to mix. Highly recommend it.

ADIL A.

2021-07-14T09:45:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy with these chemicals

Great chemicals that last quite a while!

DREW D.

CineStill CS41 Quart Kit Specifications

  • Used for

    Processing any color negative (C-41) film

  • UPC Code

    4260243551882

Designed For Use With:

  • Film

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About CineStill CS41 Quart Kit

FEATURED REVIEWS

Perfect kit for first time film developers!

By RAFAY Z.

Digital photographer for 12years, first time developing film and I was so anxious. Used this with the Patterson dark room and it worked better than I thought. Just make sure you have some 1L containers handy to mix the chemicals in. You’ll need 3 total. The instructions are really easy to follow, it comes with 6 bottles, mix the A bottles, mix the B bottles, mix the C bottles, add designated water to each container. And that’s it! It comes with a handy card that tells you timings for dev...

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First time developing C-41

By BRIDGET M.

I’ve only developed b&w film prior to purchasing this C-41 kit, so I was a bit nervous. But, it was much simpler than I anticipated! Buying liquid chemicals makes the mixing so much easier. Only thing I was mainly concerned about was getting the chemicals to the right temp. I purchased a sous vide and used it to make a hot water bath for my mixed chemicals and it worked like a charm. I will definitely be purchasing this kit again, highly recommend.

When it comes to developing your own color negatives, the CS41 Liquid Developing Quart Kit for Processing C-41 Color Negative Film simplifies the process, making it accessible and straightforward. This kit is designed to work seamlessly with the same equipment you use for processing your black and white film at home, eliminating the need for a darkroom or automated processor.

The CS41 Liquid Developing Quart Kit is a two-bath processing solution, offering flexibility with a range of operating temperatures. This feature allows you to adapt the process to your specific needs and conditions, ensuring optimal results every time.

The kit's simplified two-bath process is designed to yield beautifully developed and fixed color negatives. These are ready for scanning or printing, allowing you to bring your photographic vision to life with ease.

To use the CS41 Liquid Developing Quart Kit, all you need is water, a thermometer, and any simple tank and reel system. This makes it an ideal solution for both beginners and experienced photographers who want to process their own C-41 color negative film at home.

In conclusion, the CS41 Liquid Developing Quart Kit for Processing C-41 Color Negative Film is a versatile, user-friendly solution for at-home film processing. It bridges the gap between black and white and color film development, making it easier than ever to create stunning color negatives from the comfort of your own home.

CineStill CS41 Quart Kit Features

  • For processing any color negative (C-41) film
  • Easy to mix liquid chemicals to make 1 quart (just combine 3 parts with water)
  • 2 bath kit (just like most black and white processing)
  • No special processor needed (use standard processing tanks and reels)
  • Flexible processing temperatures
  • Quick reference card for processing times
  • Push/Pull processing instructions included
  • Reusable Developer and Blix for up to 24 rolls of film
  • Process up to 10 rolls at a time
  • Instructions for machine processors and hand processing included
  • Long lasting shelf life with 3 part Developer and Blix mixtures
  • "Stabilizer" rinse aid included
  • Fully archival
  • Affordable!

Key Features

  • Achieve consistent results with our CS41 liquid quart kit for C-41 color film!
  • Enjoy ease of use with pre-measured CineStill chemicals, perfect for home developing.
  • Process any C-41 color negative film with this complete and archival-quality kit.
  • Get accurate colors every time; our CS41 chemistry ensures vibrant, true-to-life images.
  • Extend your film photography with our long-lasting C-41 kit; excellent shelf life!
  • Simplify your workflow with optimized mixing ratios for reliable color negative processing.