Data Sheet

Page 3 of 5 Nov 2018
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P2 SUPE
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Information
CHARACTERISTIC CURVE
XP2 SUPER film processed through standard C41 type chemicals. This
curve is representative of 35mm film and roll film
PROCESSING
XP2 SUPER film is processed in the standard C41 colour negative film process. XP2 SUPER film can be
processed alongside all makes of colour negative film. For selecting which negatives to enlarge on black and
white paper, the processing lab can supply proof prints on colour paper.
Safelight recommendations
Handle XP2 SUPER film in total darkness.
C41 type processing
XP2 SUPER film is fully compatible with C41 type processing chemicals, both replenished (e.g. in dip and dunk
or roller transport processors) and unreplenished (e.g. in spiral tanks or with Jobo one-shot rotary processing).
The film can be put through standard C41 lines with no adjustment to processing speed, temperature or
replenishment rates – see “Replenishment rates”.
A benefit of using a professional C41 type processing service for XP2 SUPER film is that the high level of
quality control needed with the professional C41 process should always ensure well processed negatives.
XP2 SUPER film will not affect the quality of the colour material processed or the equilibrium of the processing
chemicals. Any proportion of XP2 SUPER film to colour negative film can be used in a C41 processing line,
while retaining a stable system. Reusable C41 type chemicals, which have been used to process XP2 SUPER
film, can be used to process colour negative film, with no loss of quality in subsequent films.
Replenishment rates
Set replenishment rates for XP2 SUPER film as if it is an ISO 200/24° colour negative film, regardless of how
it was exposed.
Push processing
Push processing is not recommended as, unlike conventional ISO 400/27° films, no practical increase in
film speed is achieved when XP2 SUPER film is push processed. But XP2 SUPER film can be exposed at EI
800/30 and given standard processing.
Conventional processing
We do not recommend conventional black and white processing for use with XP2 SUPER film since
advantages such as grain free images and scanning with ICE will be lost. However, users have
reported that a good quality image may be obtained using conventional black and white chemistry.
Drying
To avoid drying marks, use a clean squeegee or chamois cloth to wipe XP2 SUPER film before hanging it to dry.
Dry XP2 SUPER at 30–40°C/86-104°F in a drying cabinet or at room temperature in a clean dust-free area.