Kodak 50D User Manual

KODAK VISION2 50D

Color Negative Film

5201 / 7201

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Get true color, fine detail, and incredibly
sharp images—even in high contrast
daylight.

50D

5201 / 7201

KODAK VISION2 50D Color Negative Film 5201 / 7201
is a low-speed daylight film with an expansive
dynamic range that delivers more detail in shadow
areas—even in high contrast situations. Advances in
grain and sharpness—found in all VISION2 Films—
make it ideal for recorder output and provide an
ultra-clean, detailed image in any lighting condition.

KODAK VISION2 50D is the latest addition to the
VISION2 Film family—a lineup of films created
specifically for both film and digital postproduction.
All VISION2 Films offer excellent tone scale and
flesh-to-neutral reproduction while maintaining
neutrality through the full range of exposures.

KODAK VISION2 50D Color Negative Film. Capture
details hiding in the shadows.

Daylight (5500 K) None 50

Tungsten (3000 K) WRATTEN Gelatin No. 80A 12

Tungsten (3200 K) WRATTEN Gelatin No. 80A 12

Tungsten Photoflood (3400 K) WRATTEN Gelatin No. 80A 12

White-Flame Arcs Color Compensating Filter 20C + 40Y 32

Yellow-Flame Arcs Color Compensating Filter 40C 12

OPTIMA 32 WRATTEN Gelatin No. 80A 12

VITALITE None 50

Fluorescent, Cool White† Color Compensating Filter 10M + 05B 32

Fluorescent, Deluxe Cool White† WRATTEN Gelatin No. 10B + 20C 32

Metal Halide H.M.I. None 50

*These are approximate corrections only. Make final corrections during printing.
†These are starting-point recommendations for trial exposures. If the type of fluorescent lamp is unknown,

use a KODAK Color Compensating Filter CC20M with an exposure index (EI) of 32.

LIGHT SOURCE

KODAK

FILTERS ON CAMERA* EXPOSURE INDEX

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

Daylight (5500 K)—50;
Tungsten (3200 K)—12 (with KODAK
WRATTEN Gelatin Filter No. 80A).

Laboratory Aim Density

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

Color Balance

This film is balanced for exposure with
daylight illumination (5500 K). For other
light sources, use the correction filters
in the table below.

Postproduction information

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

1

2

4

5

6

7

8

Original Negative
E

XPOSURE DATA

Lens: 85 mm Zeiss Ultra Prime
Filter:Clear
Aperture: T5.6
Incident Light Levels

Key = 800 fc

Color temperature = 5460 K

3

5

4

-0.5 Stops

1

-2.6 Stops

2

-1.5 Stops

3

-1.0 Stops

4

0 Stops

5

+0.3 Stops

6

+0.4 Stops

7

+2.3 Stops

8

SENSITOMETRIC CURVES ➤

"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.

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

visual effects work.

Spectral Sensitivity Curve Key

Spectral Dye Density Curve Key

Sensitivity of the yellow dye

forming layer

Sensitivity of the magenta dye

forming layer

Sensitivity of the cyan dye

forming layer

Midscale Neutral

Cyan Dye

Magenta Dye

Yellow Dye

Minimum Density

RECIPROCITY

No filter corrections or exposure
adjustments for exposure times from
1/1000 of a second to 1 second. In the
10-second range, increase exposure
1/3 stop and use a KODAK WRATTEN
Gelatin Filter CC10R.

I

DENTIFICATION

After processing, the Kodak internal
product code symbol (EK), product code
numbers 5201 (35 mm and 65 mm) or
7201 (16 mm), emulsion and roll number
identification, and EASTMAN KEYKODE
Numbers are visible along the length of
the film.

G

RAIN

The perception of graininess of any film
depends on scene content, complexity,
color, and density. In KODAK VISION2 50D
Color Negative Film 5201 / 7201, the
measured granularity is exceptionally
low.

S

HARPNESS

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.

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

Camera Stops

-10.0

0.0

-6.0 -2.0 2.0 6.0

DENSITY

1.0

2.0

3.0

-8.0

-4.0 0.0 4.0

-2.9 -0.7

-3.7 -1.7 0.1

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

0.0

DENSITY

1.0

2.0

3.0

RELATIVE LOG EXPOSURE

1.00.0 2.0 4.0

3.0

0.001

0.003

0.004

0.01

0.03

0.10

Granularity SIGMA D

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.

1000

100

10

RESPONSE (%)

1

1

10

SPATIAL FREQUENCY (cycles/mm)

100

1000

4.0

3.0

*

2.0

LOG SENSITIVITY

1.0

0.0

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

1.8

1.4

1.0

0.6

DIFFUSE SPECTRAL DENSITY

0.2

-0.02

WAVELENGTH (nm)

to produce specified density

600

500

WAVELENGTH (nm)

700 750650600550500450400350300250

2

750350 450 550 650

800700300 400

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

FORMAT AND LENGTH IN PERFORATION/PITCH

SPECIFICATION NO. METRES (FEET) CORE DESCRIPTION METRIC (IMPERIAL)

35 mm SP718 61 (200) U BH-4740 (BH-1866)
35 mm SP718 122 (400) U BH-4740 (BH-1866)
35 mm SP718 305 (1000) U BH-4740 (BH-1866)
16 mm SP455 30 (100) R-90 100-ft. spool Winding B 1R-7605 (1R-2994)

16 mm SP445** 61 (200) A Winding A 1R-7605 (1R-2994)

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

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.

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

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2005 KODAK Publication No. H-1-5201 CAT 122 9749

*Availability may vary by location.
Products are also available as Finish-to-Order 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 is 3 weeks from
receipt of purchase order. Other restrictions may apply. Contact your local Kodak representative for additional information.

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

KODAK VISION2 50D Color Negative Film 5201 / 7201

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