Cinestill DF96 monobath

[Huss]

Hasselblad H1, 50mm 3.5, Shanghai GP3400 220, Cinestill DF96 Monobath

 

[Donald Qualls]

Works the same. Took forever for me for the crystals to fully dissolve at room temp.

I recall the directions recommending using water at 125F -- no wonder it took a long time at room temp.

 

[Huss]

I recall the directions recommending using water at 125F -- no wonder it took a long time at room temp.

Huh, I followed the instructions and never saw that. Not saying it wasn't there, I must have missed it! I just see the add water instructions, no mention of temps.

 

[Donald Qualls]

Huh, I followed the instructions and never saw that. Not saying it wasn't there, I must have missed it! I just see the add water instructions, no mention of temps.

I could have conflated it, too, from knowing D-76 and Dektol want warmer water to mix (lots of sulfite to dissolve for each of those) -- I dissolved my Xtol at 100+F as well, even though it specifically says room temp, because I didn't read closely. I've got a fresh bag of Df96 at home, I'll try to remember to take a look after work.

 

[Auer]

I don't see any temp recommendation on my pack.

 

[Donald Qualls]

I don't see any temp recommendation on my pack.

Okay. Now I don't have to dig on the shelf under the darkroom counter.

That said, the contents of the bags will dissolve faster and easier if you heat the water to at least body temperature...

 

[Anon Ymous]

Sodium thiosulfate, which most probably is an ingredient of this monobath, dissolves endothermically. Other ingredients may dissolve exothermically, but I suspect overall the dissolution of the packet contents is endothermic. Using room temperature water may be a little too low and take considerably longer.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Hasselblad H1, 50mm 3.5, Shanghai GP3400 220, Cinestill DF96 Monobath

Very nice!

 

[Huss]

I could have conflated it, too, from knowing D-76 and Dektol want warmer water to mix (lots of sulfite to dissolve for each of those) -- I dissolved my Xtol at 100+F as well, even though it specifically says room temp, because I didn't read closely. I've got a fresh bag of Df96 at home, I'll try to remember to take a look after work.

It's not a big deal, bottom line at room temp it takes a long time to properly dissolve. If I use the dried crystals again I'll heat up the distilled water a little before proceeding.

 

[Huss]

Very nice!

Thanks Andrew!

 

[Huss]

Pentax LX, Zenitar 50 f2, Kodak P3200 @1000, CInestill DF96 Monobath

 

[Huss]

SHANGHAI GPX 400 220, Fuji GW 690III

 

[Raghu Kuvempunagar]

SHANGHAI GPX 400 220, Fuji GW 690III

Very nice! Looks like this film and the monobath are a great match!

 

[Huss]

Very nice! Looks like this film and the monobath are a great match!

Thank you! I am frankly surprised as to how nice the Shanghai film is. The only problem seems to be one of quality control. The two rolls I have shot have come pre-scratched.

 

[Raghu Kuvempunagar]

I am frankly surprised as to how nice the Shanghai film is.

Do give the feedback on scratches to the factory and let's hope they'll take action. GP3 100, the other Shanghai film, is also a nice film. Fortunately, no QC issues so far in sheet format.

 

[Huss]

Howard (who kindly sent it to me) let them know. Not sure what they did with that info.

 

[relistan]

@Huss @howardpan i know the manufacturer says it's from ORWO but is a new emulsion. I'm pretty sure we're looking at either N74plus or N75 based on the tonality. It looks just like N75. I thought I posted this before but the post is not here so I must have screwed it up. Anyway here's an N75 example to compare (35mm so grainier)

 

[Huss]

@Huss @howardpan i know the manufacturer says it's from ORWO but is a new emulsion. I'm pretty sure we're looking at either N74plus or N75 based on the tonality. It looks just like N75. I thought I posted this before but the post is not here so I must have screwed it up. Anyway here's an N75 example to compare (35mm so grainier)

That looks good!

 

[Huss]

Fuji TX-2, Kentmere 400, Cinestill DF96

 

[Huss]

Social Distancing

Fuji TX-2, Kentmere 400, DF96

 

[Huss]

Fuji TX-2, Kentmere 400

 

[Huss]

Leica M5, Summicron 50 v5, TriX, Cinestill DF96 Monobath

 

[Larry Cloetta]

D96 is the developer that Ferrania recommends for P30. Was wondering if anyone had tried P30 in the Df96?

 

[Anon Ymous]

D96 is the developer that Ferrania recommends for P30. Was wondering if anyone had tried P30 in the Df96?

Keep in mind that the only common thing between Df96 and D96 is the "96" part only...

 

[Huss]

Keep in mind that the only common thing between Df96 and D96 is the "96" part only...

And the D.