Film Developing at Home with Cinestill CS41 Simplified

More and more people are rediscovering the beauty of images captured on film. But what happens once you've exposed the entire roll and need to see the photographs?

Analog Photography on the Rise

In the world of photography, digital cameras and smartphones have revolutionized the way we capture moments. However, nostalgia and appreciation for the aesthetics of film images have fueled a resurgence of analog photography. Developing your own rolls of film at home has become a simple and rewarding task, and Cinestill CS41 Simplified is a key component in this process.

Cinestill CS41 Simplified

Cinestill is a renowned brand in the analog photography community. Their CS41 Simplified kit has simplified the color roll development method. Here's a simplified summary of how to use it:

Necessary materials:

• Cinestill CS41 Simplified
• exposed film roll
• Thermometer
• Development tank
• Measuring jugs
• Water

Steps to Develop Film with Cinestill CS41 Simplified:

Step 1: Initial Preparation Load your photo rolls into the developing tank before preparing the chemicals. This prevents accidental activation of the film emulsion.

Step 2: Revealed and Set

• Follow the directions provided in the kit manual for pre-rinse, developing and setting time and temperature. Cinestill offers different combinations to achieve optimal results.

Step 3: Final Rinse

• After setting, rinse the film with water at room temperature for 8 minutes. If water is scarce, fill and empty the tank with water at least 10 times.

Step 4: Drying

• Carefully open the tank and remove the film from the reels.
• Drain with the squeegee.
• Hang the film to dry naturally.

This two-step chemical process ensures professional, archival results without the complexity of traditional chemicals. Now you can develop your own rolls of film with ease at home!

Cinestill CS41 Simplified Development Times

After a long period of testing and having developed countless color rolls with the CS41 Simplified. We put our hands on the fire during these times:

 

Previously Revealed Rolls	Reveal Time
0	3m30s
1	3m34s
2	3m38s
3	3m43s
4	3m47s
5	3m51s
6	3m55s
7	3m59s
8	4m04s
9	4m08s
10	4m12s
11	4m16s
12	4m20s
13	4m25s
14	4m29s
15	4m33s
16	4m37s
17	4m41s
18	4m46s
19	4m50s
20	4m54s
21	4m58s
22	5m02s
23	5m07s
24	5m10s

 

 

It is crucial to maintain order and a record of development times to get the most out of the chemical without altering the quality of our results.