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KODAK T-MAX P3200 Professional Film (part 2)
Follow the agitation recommendations for your processor.
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Rotary-Tube Processing
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KODAK T-MAX P3200 Professional Film
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KODAK Developer or
Developer and
Replenisher
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Exposed at EI
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Development Time in Minutes
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68°F
(20°C)
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70°F
(21°C)
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72°F
(22°C)
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75°F
(24°C)
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80°F
(27°C)
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85°F
(29°C)
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T-MAX
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400/27°
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6 1/2
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6
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5 1/2
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4
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3 1/2
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3
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800/30°
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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6
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5
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4
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3 1/2
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1600/33°
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8
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7
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6 1/2
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5 1/2
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4 1/2
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4
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3200/36°
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11
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9 1/2
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8 1/2
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7 1/2
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6
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5 1/2
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6400/39°
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13
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11
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10 1/2
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9
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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12,500/42°[1]
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14 1/2
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13
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12
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10 1/2
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9
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8
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25,000/45°[1]
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NR
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15
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14
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12
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11
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10
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T-MAX RS
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400/27°
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9
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8
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7 1/2
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7
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6 1/2
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4 1/2
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800/30°
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10
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9
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8
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7 1/2
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7
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5
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1600/33°
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12
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11
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10
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9 1/2
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9
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5 1/2
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3200/36°
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15
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13
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11 1/2
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10 1/2
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9 1/2
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7
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6400/39°
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16
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14
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12 1/2
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11 1/2
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10
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8
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12,500/42°[1]
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NR
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15
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14
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13
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11 1/2
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9 1/2
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25,000/45°[1]
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NR
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16
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15
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14
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12 1/2
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11
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XTOL
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400/27°
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7
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6
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5 1/2
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5
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--
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--
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800/30°
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8
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7
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6 1/2
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5 1/2
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--
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--
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1600/33°
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9
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8
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7 1/4
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6
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--
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--
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3200/36°
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10
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9
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8 1/4
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7
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--
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--
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6400/39°
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11 1/2
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10
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9 1/4
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8
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--
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--
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D-76
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400/27°
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8
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7 1/2
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7 1/4
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6 1/2
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5
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4
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800/30°
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8 1/2
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8
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7 3/4
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7
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5 1/2
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4 1/2
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1600/33°
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9
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8 1/2
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8
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7 1/2
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6
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4 3/4
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3200/36°
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11 1/2
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11
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10 1/2
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9 1/2
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7 1/2
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6
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6400/39°
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13 1/2
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13
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12
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11 1/2
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8 1/2
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7
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HC-110
(Dil B)
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400/27°
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7
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6 1/4
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5 3/4
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5
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4 1/4
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3 1/4
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800/30°
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8
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7
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6
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5 1/4
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4 1/2
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3 1/2
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1600/33°
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8 3/4
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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5 3/4
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4 3/4
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3 3/4
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3200/36°
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11 1/2
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10
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8 1/2
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7 1/2
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6 1/2
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5
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6400/39°
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13
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11 1/2
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10
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9
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8
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6
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[1]Make tests to determine if results at these speeds are acceptable for your needs.
NR = Not recommended
Note: These development times are suggested starting points. Make tests to determine the best development time for your application.
Rinse at 70 to 85°F (21 to 29°C) with agitation in KODAK Indicator Stop Bath or running water for 30 seconds.
Fix at 70 to 85°F (21 to 29°C) for 3 to 5 minutes with vigorous agitation in KODAK Rapid Fixer. Be sure to agitate the film frequently during fixing.
Note: To keep fixing times as short as possible, we strongly recommend using KODAK Rapid Fixer. If you use another fixer, such as KODAK Fixer or KODAFIX Solution, fix for 5 to 10 minutes or twice the time it takes for the film to clear. You can check the film for clearing after 3 minutes in KODAK Rapid Fixer or 5 minutes in KODAK Fixer or KODAFIX Solution.
Important: Your fixer will be exhausted more rapidly with this film than with other films. If your negatives show a magenta (pink) stain after fixing, your fixer may be near exhaustion, or you may not have used a long enough time. If the stain is slight, it will not affect image stability, negative contrast, or printing times. You can remove a slight pink stain with KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent. However, if the stain is pronounced and irregular over the film surface, refix the film in fresh fixer.
Wash for 20 to 30 minutes in running water at 70 to 85°F (21 to 29°C) with a flow rate that provides at least one complete change of water in 5 minutes. To save time and conserve water, use KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent.
Dry film in a dust-free place. To minimize drying marks, treat the film with KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution after washing, or wipe the surfaces carefully with a KODAK Photo Chamois or a soft viscose sponge.
KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processors
You can process this film in roller-transport processors, such as the KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Model 5, 11, or 411, with KODAK DURAFLO RT Developer Starter, KODAK DURAFLO RT Developer Replenisher, and KODAK Rapid Fixer.
Processing Steps and Conditions for
KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processors
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KODAK T-MAX P3200 Professional Film
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Step
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No. of
Racks
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Path Length
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Temperature
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Model
11
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Models
5 and 411
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Developer
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2
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8.5 ft (2.6 m)
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4 ft (1.2 m)
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80 ± 0.5°F
(26.5 ± 0.3°C)
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Fixer
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3
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12 ft (3.8 m)
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6 ft (1.9 m)
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80°F
(26.5°C)
nominal
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Wash
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2
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8 ft (2.4 m)
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4 ft (1.2 m)
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70 to 75°F
(21 to 24°C)
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Dry
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8 ft (2.4 m)
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4 ft (1.2 m)
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105 to 140°F
(40.5 to 60°C)
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The recommended machine speeds for processing KODAK T-MAX P3200 Professional Films are as follows:
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EI
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Machine Speed
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Development Time
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KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Models 5 and 411
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800/30°
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2.2 ft (0.7 m)/min
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109 seconds
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1600/33°
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2 ft (0.6 m)/min
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120 seconds
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3200/36°
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1.7 ft (0.5 m)/min
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141 seconds
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6400/39°
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1.5 ft (0.5 m)/min
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160 seconds
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KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Model 11
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800/30°
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4.5 ft (1.4 m)/min
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113 seconds
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1600/33°
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4 ft (1.2 m)/min
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128 seconds
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3200/36°
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3.5 ft (1.1 m)/min
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146 seconds
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6400/39°
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3 ft (0.9 m)/min
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170 seconds
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Processing Conditions for Other Roller-Transport Processors
Adjust the machine speed so that the development time for normally exposed film is approximately 85 seconds. The development time is measured from the time the film enters the developer to the time it enters the fixer. Differences in machine design that affect agitation and crossover times from one tank to the next may require development-time adjustments.
Replenishment Rates
Developer--Use an average replenishment rate of 0.20 mL per square inch of film processed.
Fixer--Use 0.55 mL per square inch or 1.5 times your current fixer replenishment rate.
Important: T-MAX Professional Films require a higher-than-normal fixer replenishment rate.
To prepare a normal working solution or replenisher solution of KODAK T-MAX RS Developer and Replenisher, dilute Part A with water to one-half the total volume (1/2 or 5 gallons, depending on the package size). While stirring, add Part B. Add water to bring the solution to the total volume (1 or 10 gallons, depending on the package size). Use this solution as the normal working solution or replenisher.
The development times for large-tank rack-and-tank processors are based on a machine speed that transfers the film every 2 minutes. The times given below are starting-point recommendations for T-MAX RS Developer and Replenisher. Make tests to determine if results are acceptable for your needs.
Large-Tank Rack-and-Tank Processing with
KODAK T-MAX RS Developer and Replenisher[1]
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KODAK Film
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EI
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Development Time[2]
in Minutes
at 72°F (22°C)
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T-MAX P3200
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400/27°
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6 to 8
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800/30°
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6 to 8
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1600/33°
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8 to 10
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3200/36°
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10 to 12
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6400/39°
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12 to 14
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12,500/42°[3]
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14 to 16
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[1]For information on using KODAK XTOL Developer or KODAK Developer D-76, see KODAK XTOL Developer, KODAK Publication No. J-109, or KODAK Developer D-76, KODAK Publication No. J-78.
[2]Development time depends on agitation and tank size.
[3]Make tests to determine if results at this rating are acceptable for your needs.
Replenishment Rates
Developer--Add 45 mL (1.5 ounces) of replenisher solution for each 135-36 roll of film processed. Stir or recirculate the solution after each addition of replenisher solution.
Note: Do not use T-MAX RS Developer and Replenisher to replenish T-MAX Developer. They are not designed to work together.
The data in this section are based on development at 68°F (20°C) in KODAK Developer D-76.
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Diffuse rms Granularity[1] 18
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Resolving Power[2]
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TOC 1.6:1
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40 lines/mm
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TOC 1000:1
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125 lines/mm
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[1]Read at a net diffuse density of 1.00, using a 48-micrometre aperture, 12X magnification.
[2]Determined according to a method similar to the one described in ISO 6328, Photography--Determination of ISO Resolving Power.
Spectral-Sensitivity Curves[1]
Modulation-Transfer Curve
Characteristic Curves
[1]The blue sensitivity of KODAK T-MAX P3200 Professional Films is slightly less than that of other Kodak panchromatic black-and-white films. This enables the response of these films to be closer to the response of the human eye. Therefore, blues may be recorded as slightly darker tones with these films-a more natural rendition.
NOTICE: The sensitometric curves and data in this publication represent product tested under the conditions of exposure and processing specified. They are representative of production coatings, and therefore do not apply directly to a particular box or roll of photographic material. They do not represent standards or specifications that must be met by Eastman Kodak Company. The company reserves the right to change and improve product characteristics at any time.
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