CineStill DF96 Monobath Powder Developer (To Make 1litre)
Single Bath, Single Step Developer/Fixer, Constant Developing Time for All Films, Room Temperature Processing, Adjust Contrast, Push/Pull via Temp., Reusable Solution, No Dilution, Can Process 16+ Rolls of Film, Archival Processing, Odor-Free Simplifying film development DF96 from Cinestill is a monobath self-completing chemistry for use with nearly all black & white film types. Rather than traditional multi-bath processes with separate developer and fixer chemistries DF96 is an all-in-one single-step solution to fully process film in approximately three minutes. DF96 also requires no dilution and is reusable for developing at least 16 rolls of film per liter of chemistry. As a developer DF96 is akin to D96 developer and yields a smooth grain structure and tonal curve. Different from D96 though DF96 requires no subsequent stop bath or fixer; its own fixing capabilities render fully archival results and longer overall processing times will not affect development. Beyond the ease of a single-bath design DF96 is also meant to be used at room temperature 70-80? F with development times ranging from six to three minutes for normal results with most films. Push and pull development is possible by adjusting the temperature. Additionally tabular grain films such as T-Max and Delta are also supported however require twice-as-long processing in order to remove the film's stain during fixing. This powder monobath contains enough chemistry to make 1L of working solution and once mixed has a shelf life of approximately two months.
Single Bath, Single Step Developer/Fixer, Constant Developing Time for All Films, Room Temperature Processing, Adjust Contrast, Push/Pull via Temp., Reusable Solution, No Dilution, Can Process 16+ Rolls of Film, Archival Processing, Odor-Free Simplifying film development DF96 from Cinestill is a monobath self-completing chemistry for use with nearly all black & white film types. Rather than traditional multi-bath processes with separate developer and fixer chemistries DF96 is an all-in-one single-step solution to fully process film in approximately three minutes. DF96 also requires no dilution and is reusable for developing at least 16 rolls of film per liter of chemistry. As a developer DF96 is akin to D96 developer and yields a smooth grain structure and tonal curve. Different from D96 though DF96 requires no subsequent stop bath or fixer; its own fixing capabilities render fully archival results and longer overall processing times will not affect development. Beyond the ease of a single-bath design DF96 is also meant to be used at room temperature 70-80? F with development times ranging from six to three minutes for normal results with most films. Push and pull development is possible by adjusting the temperature. Additionally tabular grain films such as T-Max and Delta are also supported however require twice-as-long processing in order to remove the film's stain during fixing. This powder monobath contains enough chemistry to make 1L of working solution and once mixed has a shelf life of approximately two months.
Single Bath, Single Step Developer/Fixer, Constant Developing Time for All Films, Room Temperature Processing, Adjust Contrast, Push/Pull via Temp., Reusable Solution, No Dilution, Can Process 16+ Rolls of Film, Archival Processing, Odor-Free Simplifying film development DF96 from Cinestill is a monobath self-completing chemistry for use with nearly all black & white film types. Rather than traditional multi-bath processes with separate developer and fixer chemistries DF96 is an all-in-one single-step solution to fully process film in approximately three minutes. DF96 also requires no dilution and is reusable for developing at least 16 rolls of film per liter of chemistry. As a developer DF96 is akin to D96 developer and yields a smooth grain structure and tonal curve. Different from D96 though DF96 requires no subsequent stop bath or fixer; its own fixing capabilities render fully archival results and longer overall processing times will not affect development. Beyond the ease of a single-bath design DF96 is also meant to be used at room temperature 70-80? F with development times ranging from six to three minutes for normal results with most films. Push and pull development is possible by adjusting the temperature. Additionally tabular grain films such as T-Max and Delta are also supported however require twice-as-long processing in order to remove the film's stain during fixing. This powder monobath contains enough chemistry to make 1L of working solution and once mixed has a shelf life of approximately two months.
Single Bath, Single Step Developer/Fixer, Constant Developing Time for All Films, Room Temperature Processing, Adjust Contrast, Push/Pull via Temp., Reusable Solution, No Dilution, Can Process 16+ Rolls of Film, Archival Processing, Odor-Free Simplifying film development DF96 from Cinestill is a monobath self-completing chemistry for use with nearly all black & white film types. Rather than traditional multi-bath processes with separate developer and fixer chemistries DF96 is an all-in-one single-step solution to fully process film in approximately three minutes. DF96 also requires no dilution and is reusable for developing at least 16 rolls of film per liter of chemistry. As a developer DF96 is akin to D96 developer and yields a smooth grain structure and tonal curve. Different from D96 though DF96 requires no subsequent stop bath or fixer; its own fixing capabilities render fully archival results and longer overall processing times will not affect development. Beyond the ease of a single-bath design DF96 is also meant to be used at room temperature 70-80? F with development times ranging from six to three minutes for normal results with most films. Push and pull development is possible by adjusting the temperature. Additionally tabular grain films such as T-Max and Delta are also supported however require twice-as-long processing in order to remove the film's stain during fixing. This powder monobath contains enough chemistry to make 1L of working solution and once mixed has a shelf life of approximately two months.
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CineStill DF96 Monobath Powder Developer (1Litre, Black and White)
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Cinestill Df96 Monobath Powder Developer (to Make 1litre)
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Cinestill DF96 Monobath Powder Developer (to make 1Litre)
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
well film photography here in Pakistan is really hard as labs are very scarce, my city has noneso i decided to do it myself and thanks to B&Hnow i can
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I shoot 4 X 5 film and typically shoot 50 shots at a time. Developing has always been a long and tedious process, with so many variables that can go wrong. Cinestill Monobath makes everything so fast and simple, eliminating several steps and development is incredibly fast. It is somewhat foolproof. That being said, you have much less control of things like contrast. I shoot mostly Tri-X and in the past mostly worked out a way of using HC-110 to get the negatives the way I like them. I'll need to experiment with this chemistry more to see if I get the results I want.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I recently started developing my own B&W film, as opposed to spending more than I want to have it developed elsewhere, with mailing times and turnaround. I researched developers for a while before ordering, and decided I wanted to start with this one, in order to have the most minimalistic workflow possible.It works like a charm! Mixing the 2-part chemicals takes a little while, as part B takes a long time to dissolve. If you can get the powders safely into a jug with a lid, I recommend mixing this way so you can shake to dissolve. I used an open-mouth jug and had to sit there stirring for some time. The only smelliness you ever get from this developer is during the initial mixing process, so have some airflow to avoid fumes.This works very well, and is ... MoreI recently started developing my own B&W film, as opposed to spending more than I want to have it developed elsewhere, with mailing times and turnaround. I researched developers for a while before ordering, and decided I wanted to start with this one, in order to have the most minimalistic workflow possible.It works like a charm! Mixing the 2-part chemicals takes a little while, as part B takes a long time to dissolve. If you can get the powders safely into a jug with a lid, I recommend mixing this way so you can shake to dissolve. I used an open-mouth jug and had to sit there stirring for some time. The only smelliness you ever get from this developer is during the initial mixing process, so have some airflow to avoid fumes.This works very well, and is definitely not as finicky as some people seem to think. I've developed HP5+ multiple times, and that film matches extremely well with this. The results are great. I also developed one roll of Tri-X, which did not turn out quite right, I think the developer was a bit too hot (over 80 degrees) and the film contained micro-cracks. I usually aim for just under 80 degrees (which is the higher end of recommended temps for this developer) with HP5+ and about three plus minutes (each roll you develop adds 15 sec to your times). Then just rinse, matching your tap water close to the developer, usually about 74 degrees but this is not as important.I highly recommend this for anyone looking to quickly and easily develop B&W negatives with a minimal mess and fumes.
| Chemistry Type | Film Developer, Fixer, Miscellaneous |
| Powder/Liquid | Powder |
| Processes | 16+ rolls |
| Room temperature processing methods | 21°C, 24°C, or 27°C |
| Temp tolerance | +/-2°F (1°C) |
CineStill DF96 Monobath Powder Developer (1Litre, Black and White)
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Cinestill Df96 Monobath Black & White Processing Chemicals
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Cinestill Df96 Monobath Powder Developer (to Make 1litre)
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CineStill Df96 Monobath Black & White Processing Chemicals
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Cinestill Df96 Monobath Powder Developer (to Make 1litre)
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well film photography here in Pakistan is really hard as labs are very scarce, my city has noneso i decided to do it myself and thanks to B&Hnow i can
I shoot 4 X 5 film and typically shoot 50 shots at a time. Developing has always been a long and tedious process, with so many variables that can go wrong. Cinestill Monobath makes everything so fast and simple, eliminating several steps and development is incredibly fast. It is somewhat foolproof. That being said, you have much less control of things like contrast. I shoot mostly Tri-X and in the past mostly worked out a way of using HC-110 to get the negatives the way I like them. I'll need to experiment with this chemistry more to see if I get the results I want.
I recently started developing my own B&W film, as opposed to spending more than I want to have it developed elsewhere, with mailing times and turnaround. I researched developers for a while before ordering, and decided I wanted to start with this one, in order to have the most minimalistic workflow possible.It works like a charm! Mixing the 2-part chemicals takes a little while, as part B takes a long time to dissolve. If you can get the powders safely into a jug with a lid, I recommend mixing this way so you can shake to dissolve. I used an open-mouth jug and had to sit there stirring for some time. The only smelliness you ever get from this developer is during the initial mixing process, so have some airflow to avoid fumes.This works very well, and is ... MoreI recently started developing my own B&W film, as opposed to spending more than I want to have it developed elsewhere, with mailing times and turnaround. I researched developers for a while before ordering, and decided I wanted to start with this one, in order to have the most minimalistic workflow possible.It works like a charm! Mixing the 2-part chemicals takes a little while, as part B takes a long time to dissolve. If you can get the powders safely into a jug with a lid, I recommend mixing this way so you can shake to dissolve. I used an open-mouth jug and had to sit there stirring for some time. The only smelliness you ever get from this developer is during the initial mixing process, so have some airflow to avoid fumes.This works very well, and is definitely not as finicky as some people seem to think. I've developed HP5+ multiple times, and that film matches extremely well with this. The results are great. I also developed one roll of Tri-X, which did not turn out quite right, I think the developer was a bit too hot (over 80 degrees) and the film contained micro-cracks. I usually aim for just under 80 degrees (which is the higher end of recommended temps for this developer) with HP5+ and about three plus minutes (each roll you develop adds 15 sec to your times). Then just rinse, matching your tap water close to the developer, usually about 74 degrees but this is not as important.I highly recommend this for anyone looking to quickly and easily develop B&W negatives with a minimal mess and fumes.
Film developed and fixed in 5-7 minutes and the results are consistently good. Does an excellent job with lower ISO films - Ilford Pan is almost grainless - and each liter can develop at least 15 rolls, though you can often do 20 if you keep it away from air. You have to be able to maintain consistent, cool temps, but I have seen excellent results at up to 82F.
I was apprehensive about this, having not ever heard of a monobath, so when I was going to go back into film photography after couple decades in digital, this DF96 was an interesting option. I don't have necessary space at home to have a proper (even tiny) darkroom and can't store all the chemistry at home (I process at the kitchen sink), let alone the odors.DF96 is a one stop shop! Is it the proper old school way of developing a B&W film as you'd learn in college? No. But it works and beautifully so. I think this is a great way to get your feet wet and see, if film photography is for you, before splurging for the proper setup. As for me, I think I may actually stick with this monobath, because not only is it great looking, dead simple, fast developing, but it is ... MoreI was apprehensive about this, having not ever heard of a monobath, so when I was going to go back into film photography after couple decades in digital, this DF96 was an interesting option. I don't have necessary space at home to have a proper (even tiny) darkroom and can't store all the chemistry at home (I process at the kitchen sink), let alone the odors.DF96 is a one stop shop! Is it the proper old school way of developing a B&W film as you'd learn in college? No. But it works and beautifully so. I think this is a great way to get your feet wet and see, if film photography is for you, before splurging for the proper setup. As for me, I think I may actually stick with this monobath, because not only is it great looking, dead simple, fast developing, but it is also not ridiculously priced as a lab development costs went through the roof these days and there is no one developing locally without mailing stuff out (and I live in Chicago suburbs!). Nobody reputable and affordable. So home development it is, which completes my holy trinity of photography: shooting, developing/processing, printing.Be sure to get a beaker and buy the powder version and not the premixed ready-to-use liquid. It will save you a few dollars, which will add up over the years. One packet of powder can process up to 16 rolls of film. For comparison, one roll of film to develop would cost me as much as this packet from B&H, so I have my film now developed at home, by me, for 1/16th of the price in a lab. Yes, you will need to buy a tank, a couple beakers, squeegee, a dark bag, but all of those will last your you lifetime. I think after developing 5 films I broke even and saving $$$ from thereon.DF96 works at room temp, which is a plus. If you overdevelop it by adding more time, you won't hurt anything and the contrast will be more or less the same. They actually recommend that you extend the dev time as the solution gets used over and over - look up the time tables on their website. I pour my solution right back into the jug, shake and ready to use next time. No odor!If you want to push/pull film in this solution, you control it by adjusting temperature, not by adjusting time! I've tried and 3 min dev and 7 min dev at the same 70F temp looked nearly identical to my eye after scanning.I've tried it on Fomapan 400 and Ilford HP5 (which will be my go to medium).What I'll start using, though, is Kodak's Photo Flo wetting agent after my final rinse. Because, despite using squeegee, my tap water rinse does leave a random spot or a streak here and there, which are nearly impossible to remove in the post processing after you scan the negatives.
Easy to use, great consistent results. Better, in my opinion, than Film Photography Project's similar product.Follow the directions for increasing the developing time as you use the chemicals and you can easily process 20+ rolls of film.
Negatives developed and fixed in 6 minutes or less that are sharp, have good shadow detail, and are capable of fine grain. Perfect for home development.One liter stock can develop more than 16 rolls of 135 film. Developer remains strong; fixer requires more time as more rolls are developed.
This is almost as easy as the premixed Df96. There are two tiny packs of powder that you dissolve one at a time into water, and that is it.I love this stuff. It is so easy to develop with one chemical only. I have yet to have a problem with anything not developing satisfactorily. I have pushed and pulled a stop, and that works too.You can't go wrong developing at about a dollar a roll!
I would only buy this for convenience... I found it to develop with a washed out, low contrast look. I don't think I will every buy this again - or use the remainder of what I have. If you are going to spend the time and energy to take photos on film the development should be done with the best possible products. not sure the real use case for this.
i use it with kentmere 400. ive shot the film at 100 and used constant agitation and got very dense, but usable negatives. shot the film at 400 and did 1 inversion every 30 seconds. it works, its easy. the powder would be really easy to take on a trip and develop everything in a hotel bathroom so you dont have to worry about an xray on the way home. im hopefull one pack will do an entire roll of bulk load film, itll be close.
| Chemistry Type | Film Developer, Fixer, Miscellaneous |
| Powder/Liquid | Powder |
| Processes | 16+ rolls |
| Room temperature processing methods | 21°C, 24°C, or 27°C |
| Temp tolerance | +/-2°F (1°C) |
