E-6 Slide Film Processing
E6 film types
Kodak Ektachrome Color Film
Ektachrome film is known for its extremely fine grain, clean colors, great tones and contrasts. Kodak announced plans to relaunch Ektachrome ISO 100 35mm in 2017.
Fujifilm Fujichrome Provia
With an ultrafine grain, medium color saturation and contrast compared to other films in the 100F series this E-6 film works well for landscape, nature and fashion photography as well as portraiture. Ability to be push-processed up to +2 stops with excellent results. Available in 35mm, 120 and 4×5.
Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia
With a vivid color reproduction this E-6 film works well for fashion, nature, interiors, and artwork photography. An ISO speed rating of 50 and 100 with excellent results in push-/pull processing for a wide range of exposures – from -1/2 to +1 stop. Available in 35mm, 120 and 4×5.
InfraChrome Color Infrared Film
Color Infrared Film from Film Photography Project (filmphotographyproject.com) is identical to Kodak Aerochrome IIII 1443 – a true color positive infrared film that produces a color slide. Get more info at filmphotographyproject.com
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Fuji Velvia 120 format
Unparalleled sharpness and some of the most beautiful color reproduction available. It’s a rich, beautiful film, which gives your images tons of depth, lovely tones and exudes a feeling of professionalism and experience.
Agfa CT Precisa 35mm
Deep blue skies and amazing x-pro capabilities – this is why Agfa CT Precisa 100 is one of the all-time classics! This 35mm slide film produces delightfully vibrant colors without being too overpowering and casts beautiful blue tones to your image.
The Darkroom can also develop large E-6 format film supplied on individual sheets of acetate or polyester film base. Learn more about our Large Format E-6 Film Developing.
E6 Slide Film vs C-41Color Negative Film
In short, slide film produces a positive image on a transparent base, while color negatives the lightest areas of the photographed subject appear darkest and the darkest areas appear lightest. The color negative film is then reversed during scanning and typically has an orange mask.
Slide film is commonly referred to as “E-6”. The development includes First Developer, First Wash, Reversal Bath, Color Developer, Pre-Bleach, Bleach, Fixer, Second Wash, Third Wash and Final Rinse. Development takes about 60 minutes, not including drying time.