Getting 620 Kodacolor X processed?

[Zelph]

Neighbor found a half dozen rolls of Kodacolor X 620 film in an old case. Anyone know where we may get it processed these days?

I can process the old Ansco and Kodak Verichrome Pan films in my darkroom, but not the color.

I know fog and age take a toll but if we can get anything it may be interesting to see if he or his brothers as kids are on these old rolls of film.

 

[Alan W]

If it's not C41 it might not be worth paying to have it developed-if anyone even does c22 anymore it will surely cost a fortune.See if you can see which process it needs.

 

[Prof_Pixel]

It's a C22 process film. Best to just develop it as a B&W film.

 

[nsurit]

Regardless of how you sort out the problem keep the 620 spools as they are valuable. I use them for take up when running 120 through my Kodak Brownie Hawkeye. Bill Barber

 

[Zelph]

If I process as B&W - what, D76 and normal stop and fix? Any idea where to look for suggested times?

On the spools, if I save them - eBay auction?

 

[Hatchetman]

On the spools, if I save them - eBay auction?

On eBay they might go for $6-$10 each.

 

[nworth]

There are a couple of specialty labs that will process C-22, but it will be expensive. The formulas for all the solutions are also available if you want to mix your own, although benzyl alcohol is getting had to find.

 

[Denverdad]

If I process as B&W - what, D76 and normal stop and fix? Any idea where to look for suggested times?

HC-110 is often suggested for old film, and I've had good luck with it. If you're up for it, performing a clip test similar to what is described here would be the best thing to do to figure out the optimum development time. Otherwise, I would recommend about 5-1/2 minutes, assuming HC-110 dilution "B" @68F/20C. That time (or actually its equivalent since I used a different dilution and temperature) worked well for the one roll of Kodacolor-X I have developed so far.

Also, be aware that the negatives may come out very dense compared to regular B&W negatives, but don't let that bother you. Assuming reasonable exposures were made in the first place, it is likely that you have usable images there.