Sunbath Film-Lab (France)
Sunbath Double X 200
ISO 200 cinema medium all levels
~12–15 €
Kodak Double-X (5222) respooled by Sunbath Film-Lab — B&W cinema, ISO 250 (daylight) / 200 (tungsten). Strong contrast, deep blacks. D-96 (cinema process) or D-76/HC-110 development. Pushable to ISO 800. 36 exposures, 35mm. The emulsion used in Schindler's List, Raging Bull, Casino Royale.
Atouts
+ A legendary emulsion — Schindler's List
+ Strong contrast — deep blacks
+ Pushable to ISO 800
+ Standard D-76/HC-110 development
Limites
− Strong contrast — few midtones
− D-96 recommended — cinema chemistry
Sunbath's Double-X is the same Kodak 5222 emulsion as CineStill BWXX — a legendary 1950s B&W cinema emulsion. Sunbath respools it fresh from their cinema rolls. D-96 (Kodak) development gives the most authentic look, but D-76 and HC-110 both work very well.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
medium
Contraste
medium
Popularité
niche
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
36 poses
Base du film
Polyester
Sensibilité spectrale
Panchromatic color
Conservation
refrigerator
Péremption typique
2 years (quick use recommended)
Développement maison
yes — intermediate (ECN-2 kit required)
Niveau recommandé
all levels
| Process | ECN-2 (prebath remjet recommandé) |
| Révélateurs | Kodak ECN-2 Pro Kit, Bellini ECN-2 Kit, CineStill CS2 (C-41 après prebath) |
| Temps / température | 41°C — Prebath remjet : 1min · Développeur ECN-2 : 3min · Blanchiment : 4min · Fixateur : 4min |
| Usage recommandé | cinema |
| Revendeurs France | Hazen Film · Analog Wonderland · revendeurs spécialisés |
