Kodak-branded chemicals - official news (they are returning)

[Oz Etkin]

Listings for Flexicolor chemistry show up on the Kodak website now. https://kodak.photosys.com/collections/kodak-co

$59 for a 2.5L 3-bath small tank kit, $89 for 5L. Not bad prices IMO, cheaper than some of the 2-bath kits.

They also have chemistry in larger sizes for the automated processors.

Hopefully E-6 will become available soon as well.

 

[KyleMika]

This is fantastic news! And $104 for 40L of LORR Developer is great, this is very promising. However, I do notice that the E-6 dropdown disappeared, that is not a good sign.

 

[Oz Etkin]

However, I do notice that the E-6 dropdown disappeared, that is not a good sign.

I noticed this as well. It's not encouraging, but I wouldn't read into it too much in the absence of other information. The "About Us' section of the website still states that they are working on E-6 and RA-4.

 

[MattKing]

There are a couple of other strange glitches on the website - products listed in one place, but not another, when both places would make sense.
When I reached out to them, I received a response from Cinestill indicating that there are changes happening with some product names and other issues that mean that the website is very much a work in progress.

 

[Radost]

Listings for Flexicolor chemistry show up on the Kodak website now. https://kodak.photosys.com/collections/kodak-co

$59 for a 2.5L 3-bath small tank kit, $89 for 5L. Not bad prices IMO, cheaper than some of the 2-bath kits.

They also have chemistry in larger sizes for the automated processors.

Hopefully E-6 will become available soon as well.

3 bath????

 

[cmacd123]

3 bath????

looks like 4 bath from the picture

 

[KyleMika]

At long last, some of the chemicals are in stock (sadly the LORR LU dev is not yet, but expected dates are a great sign).

 

[Radost]

kind of expansive. I am happy i moved to ECN2

 

[fiddle]

I didn't think it was expensive. At least the c41 is comparable to most kits. They are usually about 30-40 for a 1 liter kit.

 

[cmacd123]

I didn't think it was expensive. At least the c41 is comparable to most kits. They are usually about 30-40 for a 1 liter kit.

the smallest size seems to be 2.5 liters, most "Home Use" kits are one litre, or even 946ml, which seems to be a size that folks like in the US.

 

[STR1015]

I'm curious why Kodak chose to use empty bottles in their pic. I wondered why the bleach is clear, then I found out they are all empty.

 

[mshchem]

I'm curious why Kodak chose to use empty bottles in their pic. I wondered why the bleach is clear, then I found out they are all empty.

Pretty great to have these kits back.

 

[STR1015]

Pretty great to have these kits back.

This is absolutely great news!

 

[mshchem]

My C-41 developer replenisher is on it's way, UPS pinged it in Howell Michigan, which is about 30 miles from Dexter. These folks have been making chemistry forever. This bodes well for the Kodak branded chemistry.

 

[Don_ih]

I'm curious why Kodak chose to use empty bottles in their pic.

Maybe you supply your own water....

 

[foc]

I'm curious why Kodak chose to use empty bottles in their pic. I wondered why the bleach is clear, then I found out they are all empty.

I think it may be that the product image has a "cleaner look" on the white background and looks better online.

Kodak empty bottles picture:

Jobo bottles with chemicals:

 

[MattKing]

Or perhaps they had the labelled bottles, but hadn't any chemicals yet to put in them when they were in the process of setting up the website.

 

[cmacd123]

I think it may be that the product image has a "cleaner look" on the white background and looks better online.



Jobo bottles with chemicals:

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the JOBO bleach is in half full bottles., (which is actually sensible as the bleach stores better with extra Oxygen. if the Kodak branded kit is the same way,someone new to the process might think thye were not getting a full kit.

 

[koraks]

as the bleach stores better with extra Oxygen

No, not really, but regenerating used bleach involves oxidization.

 

[STR1015]

regenerating used bleach involves oxidization

What I understand is that oxidation is essential when mixing working bleach from stock. I could be totally wrong about this, but according to Z131, "The chemicals mix easily. Lengthy agitation does not harm bleaches; it provides beneficial aeration." I assume that introducing plenty of oxygen is good?

 

[koraks]

It's fine, but there's no advantage to storing unused bleach in presence of oxygen. It doesn't harm, nor does it help anything.

 

[foc]

someone new to the process might think thye were not getting a full kit.

That's a very good observation. Yes the Jobo kit does look half used, not good value for money.

 

[Andrew O'Neill]

Saw this article on my FB page...

KODAK brings back color negative chemicals

Big news for film lovers! We're excited to announce the return of KODAK Color Negative chemicals! Thanks to a collaboration between Photo Systems Inc., CineStill Inc., and the support of Eastman Kodak Co., these iconic chemicals are back in production. Get ready to experience the unmatched color...

silvergrainclassics.com

 

[mshchem]

I received my order of new, Kodak Flexicolor Developer Replenisher today. It shipped from Dexter Michigan. Cinestill handled the order, shipped from Photo Systems Inc, the manufacturer. Looks beautiful. 4x10L of replenisher. I have everything else in stock.
This is nice and fresh with August of 2026 expiration date. Looks outstanding from initial inspection.

 

[Kilgallb]

I bought Kodak C41 kit last October and it was delivered to my address in Canada. Now it is listed as too hazardous to ship. I thought of doing the warehouse thing in Sweetwater Montana, plus I would have an excuse to visit Montana. Well, maybe in today’s climate not a great idea.

Good news though, Argentix in Montreal has stock.