C-41 process for color film development

                           Time (in minutes)                   Agitation (time in seconds)

                           *First two steps in darkness

 

STEP

This Step (minutes)

Total time at end of step

Initial (in seconds)

Agitate

Rest

Temp. °F

Temp. °C
1. Developer* 3 1/4 3 1/4 30 2 13 100 +/- 0.25 37.8 +/- 0.15
2. Bleach* 6 1/2 9 3/4 30 5 25 75 to 105 24 to 41
3. Wash. 3 1/4 13 water water water 75 to105 24 to 41
4. Fixer 6 1/2 19 1/2 30 5 25 75 to 105 24 to 41
5. Wash 3 1/4 22 3/4 water water water 75 to 105 24 to 41
6. Stabilizer 1 1/2 24 1/4 30 none none 75 to 105 24 to 41
7. Dry As necessary in dust- free air            

Times include a 10 second drain time for each step.