C-41 developer question. need to buy developer only

[destroya]

My flexicolor developer died, or the part C did. Not big deal, its about 3 years old ( the last of the 3 part developer was unopened and un-used, not mixed, just in the original kodak bottles), so it died from under use, not because of something Kodak did, because of something I didnt do, shoot enough color neg film. I have plenty of fixer, and my bleach seems to be fine, so all i need is the developer.

So my question is, which do i look at? I could go the same flexicolor SM route, but its up to $90 for the 10L developer kit. that seems to be a lot now. I could get a box kit from freestyle, like the tetenal or arista ones, but would have no need for the blix, so it kinds seems like a waste. So could i use the other c-41 developers that a place like unique sells. The Kodak 5L flexicolor LU developer replenisher is only $14, with what i assume to be a rather hefty shipping charge, but still that would be cheaper than the SM kit. I have had great results from using the SM chems, but since I dont shoot a lot of color neg film, I would rather either save some money or buy smaller volume

For those of you who use the separate chems, what doe you use for your developer?

thanks

john

 

[bvy]

The LU/LORR kit from Unique is fine. You'll need starter too though. It will make 6.5 liters of working developer and you'll have starter leftover for your next developer purchase.

 

[WilmarcoImaging]

I use the chemicals suggested by bvy in the sticky in this forum.

Developer only:
EKY8231672 C-41 DEV/REPL LU TM 5L $13.95
EKY6601074 C-41 DEV STARTER LORR 1.2 L $13.00

The SKU numbers and prices are from Unique Photo in New Jersey.

as bvy mentioned the above two items together make 6.5 liters of working solution. I store them in six 1 liter and one 0.5 liter PET bottles, formerly containing seltzer (soda) water. $0.59 each at a discount store for the bottles of seltzer. Peel the drink labels off, wash well, and label with marker according to the new contents.

 

[Ed Sawyer]

This: https://www.uniquephoto.com/chemistry/kodak-c-41-entwickler-flxclr-devr-rplr-3667805

Just bought some the other day.

 

[destroya]

This: https://www.uniquephoto.com/chemistry/kodak-c-41-entwickler-flxclr-devr-rplr-3667805

Just bought some the other day.

does this need the starter?

 

[Ed Sawyer]

yes, starter needed, but Unique carries it and it's only $14 or so.

 

[WilmarcoImaging]

I mix batches fresh using both parts, developer and starter.