Kodak 500T User Manual

500T

5218 / 7218

The next generation of film is here.

After a century of R&D, we’re still innovating.
KODAK VISION2 500T Color Negative Film 5218 / 7218
is the start of a new family of films for a new era of
filmmaking. An era that demands perfection, but with
more efficiency from capture to post. With proprietary
new technology for superior image structure; more
highlight and shadow detail; improved color and skin­tone reproduction; clean telecine transfers; and seam­less special effects. KODAK VISION2 Film products
offer the lowest grain available for clean, crisp images;
improved neutral tone scale; and more flexibility in
both film and digital postproduction. Yes, it takes film
to a whole new level. And after all these years, this is
just the beginning.

KODAK VISION2 500T

Color Negative Film

5218 / 7218

www.kodak.com/go/motion

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

3.0

2.0

1.0

DENSITY

0.0

CAMERA STOPS

-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6

-4 -2 -1-3.2 -0.2

RESPONSE (%)

SPATIAL FREQUENCY (c/mm)

1

1

10

100

1000

10 100 1000

3.0

.004

RELATIVE LOG H (lux-seconds)

1.00.0

0.0

DENSITY

1.0

3.0

.001

.010

.002

.030

.100

GRANULARITY SIGMA D

0.2

0.6

1.4

1.8

2.2

2.6

4.02.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

*

0.0

LOG SENSITIVITY

2

WAVELENGTH (nm)

to produce specified density

*Sensitivity = reciprocal of exposure (erg/cm ) required

250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 750700

1.8

1.4

1.0

0.6

0.2

700 750 800400 450 500 550

-2.0
300 350

WAVELENGTH (nm)

600 650

DIFFUSE SPECTRAL DENSITY

6

5

4

3

Original Negative
E

XPOSURE DATA

Lens: 32 mm ZEISS Ultra Prime
Lens
Filter: None
Aperture: T 2.8
Incident Light Levels
(Tungsten 2950K):

Key = T 2.8 (20 fc)
Fill = T 1.3 (4 fc)
Backlight = T 5.0 (64 fc)

Stop notations listed on the photo
are reflected-light readings.

Note: There is a small amount of
atmospheric smoke in the scene.

-4 Stops -3 Stops -1.3 Stops Normal +1.4 Stops +3.5 Stops +4.2 Stops

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BASE

Acetate safety base with rem-jet
backing.

DARKROOM RECOMMENDATIONS

Do not use a safelight. Handle
unprocessed film in total darkness.

PROCESSING

ECN-2

STORAGE

Store unexposed film at 13°C (55°F) or
lower. For storage of unexposed film
longer than 6 months, store at –18°C
(0°F). Process film promptly.

EXPOSURE INDEX

Tungsten (3200 K)—500; Daylight—320
(with KODAK WRATTEN Gelatin Filter
No. 85)

LABORATORY AIM DENSITY

Time negative originals relative to
Laboratory Aim Density (LAD)
Control Film supplied by
Eastman Kodak Company.

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1

2

2

3

4

COLOR BALANCE

This film is balanced for exposure with
tungsten illumination (3200 K). You can
also expose it with tungsten lamps that

5 6

POST-PRODUCTION INFORMATION

When you transfer this film directly to
video, set up the telecine using negative
Telecine Analysis Film (TAF).

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have slightly higher or lower color
temperatures (± 150 K) without
correction filters, since final color
balancing can be done in printing. For
other light sources, use the correction
filters in the table below.

LIGHT SOURCE KODAK FILTERS ON CAMERA* EXPOSURE INDEX

Tungsten (3000 K) WRATTEN Gelatin No. 82B 320

Tungsten (3200 K) None 500

Tungsten Photoflood (3400 K) None 500

Daylight (5500 K) WRATTEN Gelatin No. 85 320

White-Flame Arcs WRATTEN Gelatin No. 85B 200

Yellow-Flame Arcs Color Compensating 20Y 320

OPTIMA 32 None 500

VITALITE WRATTEN Gelatin No. 85 320

Fluorescent, Cool White† WRATTEN Gelatin No. 85 +10M 200

Fluorescent, Deluxe Cool White† WRATTEN Gelatin No. 85C +10R 320

Metal Halide H.M.I. WRATTEN Gelatin No. 85 320

*These are approximate corrections only. Make final corrections during printing.
†These are starting-point recommendations for trial exposures. When you don’t know the type of fluorescent lamp,

use a KODAK Color Compensating Filter CC40R with an exposure index (EI) of 250.

SENSITOMETRIC CURVES ➤

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

3.0

2.0

1.0

DENSITY

0.0

CAMERA STOPS

-10 -8 -6 -4 -2 0 2 4 6

-4 -2 -1-3.2 -0.2

RESPONSE (%)

SPATIAL FREQUENCY (c/mm)

1

1

10

100

1000

10 100 1000

3.0

.004

RELATIVE LOG H (lux-seconds)

1.00.0

0.0

DENSITY

1.0

3.0

.001

.010

.002

.030

.100

GRANULARITY SIGMA D

0.2

0.6

1.4

1.8

2.2

2.6

4.02.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

1.0

*

0.0

LOG SENSITIVITY

2

WAVELENGTH (nm)

to produce specified density

*Sensitivity = reciprocal of exposure (erg/cm ) required

250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 750700

1.8

1.4

1.0

0.6

0.2

700 750 800400 450 500 550

-2.0
300 350

WAVELENGTH (nm)

600 650

DIFFUSE SPECTRAL DENSITY

"0" on the x-axis represents normal exposure

of an 18-percent gray card in the red, green, and

blue layers of this film. A white card is

2 1/3 stops higher than normal exposure,

and there are at least 2 1/2 stops above that

for capturing specular highlight detail.

A 3-percent black card is 2 2/3 stops below

normal exposure. There are at least 2 1/2

stops of latitude below that for capturing

shadow detail.

MODULATION-TRANSFER CURVES➤

This graph shows a measure of the visual

sharpness of this film. The x-axis, “Spatial

Frequency,” refers to the number of sine waves

per millimetre that can be resolved. The y-axis,

“Response,” corresponds to film sharpness. The

longer and flatter the line, the more sine waves

per millimetre that can be resolved with a high

degree of sharpness—and the sharper the film.

DIFFUSE RMS GRANULARITY CURVES ➤

To find the rms granularity value for a given

density, find the density on the left vertical scale

and follow horizontally to the sensitometric curve

and then go vertically (up or down) to the

granularity curve. At that point, follow

horizontally to the Granularity Sigma D scale

on the right. Read the number and multiply

by 1000 for the rms value.

RECIPROCITY

No filter corrections or exposure
adjustments for exposure times from
1/1000 of a second to 1/10 second. In the
1-second range, increase exposure 2/3
stop and use a KODAK Color
Compensating Filter CC 10R. In the 10­second range, increase exposure 1 stop
and use a KODAK Color Compensating
Filter CC 10R.

IDENTIFICATION

After processing, the Kodak internal
product code symbol (EH), product code
numbers 5218 (35 mm) or 7218 (16 mm),
emulsion and roll number identification,
and EASTMAN KEYKODE Numbers are
visible along the length of the film.

GRAIN

The perception of graininess of any film
depends on scene content, complexity,
color, and density. In KODAK VISION2
500T Color Negative Film 5218 / 7218,
the measured granularity is
exceptionally low.

SHARPNESS

The perceived sharpness of any film
depends on various components of the
motion picture production system.
Camera and projector lenses, film print­ers,and other factors play a role, but the
specific sharpness of a film can be
measured and charted in the Modulation
Transfer Curve.

SPECTRAL-SENSITIVITY CURVES ➤

These curves depict the sensitivity of this film to

the spectrum of light. They are useful for

determining, modifying, and optimizing exposure

for blue- and green-screen

SPECTRAL DYE-DENSITY CURVES ➤

These curves depict the spectral absorptions of

the dyes formed when the film is processed. They

are useful for adjusting or optimizing any device

that scans or prints the film.

NOTE: Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Dye

Curves are peak-normalized.

special-effects work.

Spectral Sensitivity Curve Key

Sensitivity of the yellow dye

forming layer

Sensitivity of the magenta dye

forming layer

Sensitivity of the cyan dye

forming layer

Spectral Dye Density Curve Key

Midscale Neutral

Cyan Dye

Magenta Dye

Yellow Dye

Minimum Density

Note: Sensitometric and Diffuse RMS Granularity curves are produced on different equipment.
A slight variation in curve shape may be noticed.

KODAK VISION2 500T Color Negative Film 5218 / 7218

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To order the publications below, call
1-800-233-1650 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Eastern Time.

Outside the United States, please contact
your Kodak representative.

Visit us online at
www.kodak.com/go/motion

FILMS

Cinematographer’s Field Guide

KODAK Publication No. H-2

PROCESSING

Manual for Processing KODAK Motion Picture
Films, Process ECN-2 Specifications, Module 7

KODAK Publication No. H-24.07

IMAGE STRUCTURE

KODAK Motion Picture Film

KODAK Publication No. H-1

TRANSFER

KODAK Telecine Analysis Film User’s Guide

KODAK Publication No. H-822

KODAK Telecine Exposure Calibration
Film User’s Guide

KODAK Publication No. H-807

LAD

LAD - Laboratory Aim Density

KODAK Publication No. H-61

STORAGE

KODAK Motion Picture Film

KODAK Publication No. H-1

(All of the above are also available at http://www.kodak.com/go/motion)

The Book of Film Care

KODAK Publication No. H-23

STANDARD PRODUCTS AVAILABLE*

FORMAT AND LENGTH IN CORE DESCRIPTION PERFORATION/PITCH

SPECIFICATION NO. METRES (FEET) METRIC (IMPERIAL)

35 mm SP718 122 (400) U BH-4740 (BH-1866)
35 mm SP718 305 (1000) U BH-4740 (BH-1866)
16 mm SP449 30 (100) R-90 100-ft. spool 2R-7605 (2R-2994)
16 mm SP451 122 (400) T 2R-7605 (2R-2994)

16 mm SP578 122 (400) S-153 400-ft. spool 2R-7605 (2R-2994)
16 mm SP426N 15 (50) R-232 50-ft. spool 2R-7620 (2R-3000)
16 mm SP445** 61 (200) A Winding A 1R-7620 (1R-3000)

16 mm SP455 30 (100) R-90 100-ft. spool Winding B 1R-7605 (1R-2994)

16 mm SP457 122 (400) T Winding B 1R-7605 (1R-2994)

65 mm SP332 305 (1000) P Emulsion In KS-4740 (KS-1866)

S8 mm SP464 15 (50) Super 8 Cartridge

*Availability may vary by location.
This product is also available as Finish-to-Order (FTO) in various other standard roll lengths and formats. Sold only in specific minimum
order quantities or multiples of the minimum order quantities; non-returnable; US and Canada delivery time of 3 weeks from receipt of
purchase order. Other restrictions may apply. Contact your local Kodak representative for additional information.

**Spec 445 can be used only in the AATON A-MINIMA Camera.

For direct ordering in the U.S. and Canada: 1-800-621-FILM (3456)

Hollywood, California

6700 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, California
90038-1203
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Orders:1-800-621-FILM

New York, New York

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New York, New York 10001­2727
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Orders:1-800-621-FILM

LATIN AMERICA REGION

Entertainment Imaging
1900 NW 97th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
Phone: [phone]

305-229-0422

CANADA

Kodak Canada Inc.
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Toronto, Ontario
Canada M6M 1V3
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Verdun, Quebec
Canada H3E 1J4
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EUROPEAN, AFRICAN AND
MIDDLE EASTERN REGION

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Phone: + 44 1442 846957
Fax: + 44 870 850 2418

Eastman Kodak SA
29 - 31 Route de L'Aeroport
Le Grand Saconnex
Case Postale 271
1215 Geneva 15
Switzerland
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GREATER ASIA & JAPAN
REGION

AUSTRALIA

Kodak (Australasia) Pty. Ltd.
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Coburg, Victoria
Australia 3058
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CHINA (Peoples Republic)

Beijing: 8610 6561 6561
Shanghai: 8621 6350 0888
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HONG KONG

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Notice: While the data presented are typical of production coatings, they do not represent standards that must be met by Kodak.

Varying storage, exposure, and processing conditions will affect results. The company reserves the right to change and improve

product characteristics at any time.

Revised 10-2005 Printed in U.S.A. Kodak, Eastman, Vision, Keykode, Shootsaver, and Wratten are trademarks.

©Eastman Kodak Company, 2002 KODAK VISION2 500T Color Negative Film KODAK Publication No. H-1-5218

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