Rollei Digibase 200CN cross-processed as E-6

[srs5694]

I recently shot a roll of Rollei Digibase 200CN (C-41 color negative film with a "clear" base) and cross-processed it using a Kodak E-6 kit. I shot it at box speed, which seems to have been a mistake; everything was seriously dark. I got a few interesting frames from the experiment, though. I've posted the results on my Flickr photostream, in case anybody's interested. Unfortunately, the 35mm version of this film has disappeared from Freestyle's Web site. Some of these results were interesting enough that I might want to try it again, but I've only got one roll left (in 120 format).

 

[David Grenet]

C41 in E6 generally requires more exposure *or* a push in processing to get good results. Off the top of my head the roll of Portra 160NC that I tried was good at +1/2 stop exposure and +2 dev. By good I mean the density rather than the colour. It had a distinct green cast to it...

I like frame13!

 

[Domin]

C41 in E6 generally requires more exposure *or* a push in processing to get good results. Off the top of my head the roll of Portra 160NC that I tried was good at +1/2 stop exposure and +2 dev. By good I mean the density rather than the colour. It had a distinct green cast to it...

I like frame13!

Not generally. Portras do need a few push and/or overexposure. However most amateur films I've tried are best at box speed and standard development or even less.

Also, contrary to what people who never done that say the colour cast is usually blue or green and NOT orange.

To OP:
Looking at the photos I'd rather give the film some push processing than more exposure as it seems to me that it needs contrast. But its just a impression; I can't really judge that not seeing the transparencies.