CS41 “Color Simplified” 2-Bath Kit — Home C-41 Color Negative Processing
Process your color film at home — simple, clean, and affordable.
The CineStill CS41 “Color Simplified” Kit makes developing color negative (C-41) film easy for anyone, whether you’re working in a darkroom or setting up at home. With just two baths — developer and bleach/fix — this kit streamlines the process while delivering lab-quality results. It’s designed for modern color films and eliminates the need for a separate stabilizer bath.
Why It’s a Game-Changer
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Works with all C-41 color negative film — reliable results across modern emulsions.
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Simplified 2-bath process — fewer steps, less hassle, perfect for beginners or home labs.
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Flexible temperature range — forgiving chemistry that performs well even without precise lab equipment.
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Multiple rolls per kit — cost-effective way to process your own film.
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Long shelf life — chemistry designed to stay stable and produce archival results.
Available Sizes
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Quart Kit (~1,000 mL) — Processes up to 24 rolls of 35mm/120 film.
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Pint Kit (~500 mL) — Processes up to 12 rolls of 35mm/120 film, perfect for smaller batches or occasional use.
What’s Included
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Developer solution
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Bleach/Fix (Blix) solution
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Mixing instructions with processing times and push/pull guidance
Who It’s For
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Film photographers ready to process C-41 color film at home.
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B&W developers who want to expand into color.
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Students, hobbyists, and experimenters who want full creative control.
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Anyone looking for an affordable alternative to lab processing.
The Bottom Line
The CineStill CS41 Kit takes the intimidation out of color processing. With options in both quart and pint sizes, you can choose the batch size that fits your shooting habits. Reliable, flexible, and simple to use — it’s everything you need to start processing your own C-41 film at home.




