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Pushing film in Unicolor C41 Chemistry


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I can't seem to find any information to push color film, maybe 1-2 stops using the C41 Unicolor kit. I know that pushing color film isn't recommended but it's still something that I do occasionally. Anyone know what the times would be? also, I develop at the suggested temperature at 102 degrees. Thank you!
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As I indicated in a recent thread (LINK), pushing or pulling in color negative developing is not so much "not recommended" but rather more "not necessary" since adjustments in printing can 'correct' the print-- usually withing a broad latitude of 2 or more under- and over-exposure.

 

Chromogenic [LINK} films are very flexible, especially Ilford's wonderful XP-2 chromogenic b&w film

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Ilford XP2 Super is fine with standard processing from 50 to 800. At 1600 and 3200, it benefits from a one stop push. I can't remember if a one stop push is an additional 15 seconds or 30 seconds.

Ah, that’s exactly what I wanted to know. Developing is standard 3:30 minutes. So, I’m assuming each stop- just add 30 seconds?

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As I indicated in a recent thread (LINK), pushing or pulling in color negative developing is not so much "not recommended" but rather more "not necessary" since adjustments in printing can 'correct' the print-- usually withing a broad latitude of 2 or more under- and over-exposure.

 

Chromogenic [LINK} films are very flexible, especially Ilford's wonderful XP-2 chromogenic b&w film

As posted in that exact that- I was trying to figure out the developments times for pushing cinestill to 1600/3200. I’m going to Vegas next week for work and wanted to shoot some on the strip at night.

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