You can process slide film at home using a E6 processing kit.
Processing slide film at home is process of following specific steps, using specific chemicals mixed at the correct temperature and for the specified period of time. If there is any variance in time or temperature, the results will change. If you use wrong chemical while processing slide film, also known as E6, it may render the film useless. The equipment for processing slide film is the same as other 35mm film, and chemicals for development can be purchased at most camera stores. The chemicals come in a kit, and usually contain enough to develop two rolls of film.
Instructions
1. Mix the solutions you will use to develop your E6 film. Store them in containers, and number them step one through to step seven, so you can easily identify them when you are developing the film. It is important to prepare the solutions at the temperatures indicated with the instructions.
2. Load the film onto the reels.This has to be in complete darkness. If you have a room in your house that has no windows, that will work well. If there is any light seepage, plug any holes with towels and dark tape. Or you can wait till nighttime and ensure all the lights near the room are off as well. Another option is using a changing bag. With a changing bag you put all the items you need into a double-zipped compartment, your arms go through two openings and you load the film inside the light proof bag.
3. Place loaded reels into the tank and secure the lid. At this point you can turn on the lights or remove from the bag.
4. Pour the premixed "first developer" through the light-tight opening in the top of the processing tank. Set your timer for six minutes. Agitate the tank using quarter turns as you hold tank. Do this continuously for the first 30 seconds, tap the tank on a counter to release air bubbles off of the film. Let the tank sit for 25 seconds, agitate again for five seconds. Repeat this process for the entire six minutes. Pour out the chemical.
5. Wash the film still inside the tank with fresh water at 100 degrees for two minutes. Pour out the water.
6. Pour the premixed "reversal bath" solution in the tank, again through the top opening/ Set the timer for two minutes. Agitate for 15 second. Tap the tank to remove air bubbles and let the tank sit for the remainder of the time. Pour out the used chemical.
7. Pour the premixed "color developer" into the tank. Set your timer for six minutes and agitatethe first 30 seconds, then for five seconds each half minute for the entire six minutes. Pour out the used chemical.
8. Pour the premixed "pre bleach" solution into the tank. Set your timer for two minutes and agitate for the first 30 seconds, then for five seconds every half minute for the remaining time. Pour out the chemical.
9. Pour the premixed "bleach" solution into the tank. Set the timer for six minutes, agitate first 30 seconds, then for five seconds every half minute for the remaining time. Pour out the used chemical.
10. Pour the premixed "fixer" solution into the tank. Set the timer for four minute. Agitate for the first 30 seconds, then for five seconds every half minute for the remaining time. Pour out the used chemical.
11. Wash the film while it is still inside the tank with room temperature fresh water for six minutes. Pour out the water from the tank.
12. Pour the premixed "final rinse" solution into the tank. Set the timer for one minute and gently agitate the entire time. Pour out.
13. Take the reels from the tank, and remove the film from the reels. Ideally this is done in a dust-free room, or as dust-free as possible. Hang the film to dry for two hours, placing a clip at the end of the roll to straighten the film.
14. Cut the film into strips of five or six images and insert into archival sleeves for storage.
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