Kodak 5218 User Manual

TECHNICAL DATA /

COLOR NEGATIVE FILM

K OD AK VISION2 500T Color
Negative Film 5218 / 7218 / SO-218

March 2006 • H-1-5218t

KODAK VISION2 500T Color Neg ativ e Film 5218 / 7218 /
SO-218 is a high-speed, tungsten-balanced color negative
film with the finest grain a vailable in a 500T product. The toe
speed has been optimized to give enhanced shadow detail
and improved shadow neutrality. It delivers true, natural
color over a wide range of exposures. The curve shape of this
film is very linear contributing to the overall neutrality and
flesh-to-neutral tone reproduction. This film delivers
improved performance for special effects and digital
compositing. The neutral tone scale provides easier color
timing and grading in postproduction. KODAK VISION2
500T Color Negative Film delivers clean, crisp images.

BASE

KODAK VISION2 500T Color Negative Films 5218 and
7218 have an acetate safety base with rem-jet backing.

KODAK VISION2 500T Color Negative Film SO-218

has an ESTAR Safety Base with rem-jet backing

DARKROOM RECOMMENDATIONS

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

STORAGE

Store unexposed film at 13°C (55°F) or lower. For extended
storage, store at -18°C (0°F) or lower. Process exposed film
promptly. Store processed film according to the
recommendations in ANSI/PIMA IT9.11-1998: for
medium-term storage (minimum of ten years), store at
10°C(50°F) or lower at a relative humidity of 20 to 30
percent; for extended-term storage (for preservation of
material having permanent value), store at 2°C (35°F) or
lower at a relative humidity of 20 to 30 percent. For active
use, store at 25°C(77°F) or lower, at a relative humidity of
50 +/- 5 percent. This relates to optimized film handling
rather than preservation; static, dust-attraction and
curl-related problems are generally minimized at the higher
relative humidity . After usage, the film should be returned to
the appropriate medium- or long-term storage conditions as
soon as possible.

For more information about medium- and long-term
storage, see ANSI/PIMA IT9.11-1998,
SMPTE RP131-2002, and KODAK Publications No. H-1,
KODAK Motion Picture Film available online at http://
www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/support/h1, and No. H-23,
The Book of Film Care.

EXPOSURE INDEXES

Tungsten (3200K) - 500 Daylight1 - 320

Use these indexes with incident- or reflected-light
exposure meters and cameras marked for ISO or ASA speeds
or exposure indexes. These indexes apply for meter readings
of average subjects made from the camera position or for
readings made from a gray card of 18-percent reflectance
held close to and in front of the subject. For unusually light­or dark-colored subjects, decrease or increase the exposure
indicated by the meter accordingly.

COLOR BALANCE

These films are balanced for exposure with tungsten
illumination (3200K). You can also expose them with
tungsten lamps that have slightly higher or lower color
temperatures (+/- 150K) 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

Tungsten (3000 K) WRATTEN Gelatin No.

Tungsten (3200 K) None 500
T ungsten photoflood

(3400 K)
Daylight (5500 K) WRATTEN Gelatin No.

White-Flame Arcs WRATTEN Gelatin No.

Yellow-Fl ame Arcs Color Compensating

OPTIMA 32 None 500
VITALITE WRATTEN Gelatin No.

Fluorescent, Cool

2

White
Fluorescent, Deluxe

Cool White
Metal Halide WRATTEN Gelatin No.

1

These are approximate corrections only. Make final corrections during

printing.

2

These are starting-point recommendations for trial exposures. If the kind

of lamp is unknown, a KODAK Color Compensating Filter CC 40R can
be used with an exposure index (EI) of 250.

2

KODAK Filters on

Camera

WRATTEN Gelatin No.

85 + 10M

WRATTEN Gelatin No.

85C + 10R

1

82B

None 500

85

85B

20Y

85

85

Note: Consult the manufacturer of high-intensity ultraviolet
lamps for safety information on ultraviolet radiation and
ozone generation.

Exposure

Index

320

320

200

320

320

200

320

320

©Eastman Kodak Company, 2006

1.With a KODAK WRATTEN Gelatin Filter No. 85.

EXPOSURE TABLE - TUNGSTEN LIGHT

At 24 frames per second (fps), 170-degree shutter opening:

Lens
Aperture

Footcandles
Required

f/1.4 f/2 f/2.8 f/4 f/5.6 f/8 f/11 f/16

5 10 20 40 80 160 320 640

IDENTIFICATION

After processing, the product code numbers 5218 (35 mm),
7218 (16 mm), or SO-218 (16, 35, and 65 mm; edgeprint
shows 0218) emulsion, roll, and strip number identification,
KEYKODE Numbers, and manufacturer/film identification
code (EH) are visible along the length of the film.

Use this table for average subjects that contain a
combination of light, medium, and dark colors. When a
subject includes only pastels, use at least 1/2 stop less
exposure; dark colors require 1/2 stop more exposure.

Lighting Contrast -

The recommended ratio of key-light-plus-fill-light to fill
light is 2:1 or 3:1. However , you may use 4:1 or greater when
a particular look is desired.

RECIPROCITY CHARACTERISTICS

You do not need to make any filter corrections or exposure
adjustments for exposure times from 1/1000 to 1/10 of a
second. If your exposure is in the 1 second range, it is
recommended that you increase your exposure by 2/3 stop
and use a KODAK Color Compensating Filter CC 10R. If
your exposure is in the 10-second range, it is recommended
that you increase your exposure by 1 stop and use a KODAK
Color Compensating Filter CC 10R.

PROCESSING

Process in Process ECN-2.

Most commercial motion-picture laboratories provide a
processing service for these films. See KODAK Publication
No. H-24.07, Processing KODAK Color Negative Motion
Picture Films, Module 7 available online at http://
www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/support/processing/
h24m7.shtml, for more information on the solution formulas
and the procedure for machine processing these films. There
are also pre-packaged kits available for preparing the
processing solutions. For more information on the
EASTMAN ECN-2 Kit Chemicals, check Kodak's Motion
Picture Films for Professional Use price catalog.

LABORATORY AIM DENSITIES (LAD)

To maintain optimum quality and consistency in the final
prints, the laboratory must carefully control the color timing,
printing, and duplicating procedures. To aid in color timing
and curve placement, negati ve originals should be timed
relative to Laboratory Aim Density (LAD) Control Film
supplied by Eastman Kodak Company.
Film provides both objective sensitometric control and
subjective verif ication of the duplicating procedures used by
the laboratory.

In the LAD Control Method,

3

used for color timing is set-up with the LAD Cont rol Film to
produce a gray video display of the LAD patch,
corresponding to 1.0 neutral density (gray) on the print. The
negative printing original is then scene-to-scene timed.
There are specific LAD values for each type of print or
duplicating film that the original can be printed on. For print
films, the LAD patch is printed to a neutral gray of 1.0 visual
density. For duplicating films, the specified aims are at the
center of the usable straight-line portion of the sensitometric
curve of the film.

Due to normal variations in exposure and processing of
color negative films, particular scenes may not print exactly
at the same printer lights as the LAD Control Film. The LAD
Control Film is intended as a set-up tool for electronic color
analyzers and printers. It is NOT a reference that every scene
must match. Normal film-to-film and scene-to-scene
exposure variability is accommodated by the color timing
(grading) process, on an electronic color analyzer set up with
the LAD Control Film. Normally exposed and processed
color negatives will typically print well within the range of
an additive printer setup with the LAD Control Film,
although SIGNIFICANT or UNEXPECTED departures
from this center point balance may indicate an exposure/
filtration problem with the cinematography or with the
process control. Some specialized films and/or specialized
negative processing techniques (push-processing,
pull-processing, "skip-bleach" processing, etc.) may require
more extreme adjustment from the LAD printing condition
to attain desired results.

More information is contained in KODAK Publication
H-61, Laboratory Aim Density, available online at:

http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/support/h61/.

2

The LAD Control

the electronic color analyzer

2.Direct any inquiries to one of the regional sales offices.

3.Use of the LAD Control Method is described in the paper, "A Simplified

Motion-Picture Laboratory Control Method for Improved Color
Duplication," by John P. Pytlak and Alfred W. Fleischer in the October
1976 SMPTE Journal.

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FILM-TO-VIDEO TRANSFERS

When you transfer the film directly to video, you can set up
the telecine using KODAK Telecine Analysis Film (TAF)
supplied by Eastman Kodak Company. The TAF consists of
a neutral density scale and an eight-bar color test pattern with
a LAD gray surround.

The TAF gray scale provides the telecine operator
(colorist) with an effective way to adjust subcarrier balance
and to center the telecine controls before timing and
transferring a film. The TAF color bars provide the utility of
electronic color bars, even though they do not precisely
match the electronically generated color bars. Using the
TAF will help obtain optimum quality and consistency in
the film-to-video transfer. For more information regardi ng
TAF, see KODAK Publication No. H-9, TAF User's Guide.

CURVES

4.0

3.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

Sensitometric Curves

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

3.0 2.0 1.0

Exposure:
Process:
Densitometry:

3200 K Tungsten 1/50 sec

ECN-2

Status M

0.0

B

G

IMAGE STRUCTURE

The modulation-transfer and diffuse rms granularity curves
were generated from samples of 5218 Film exposed with
tungsten light and processed as recommended in Process
ECN-2 chemicals. For more information on image-structure
characteristics, see KODAK Publication No. H-1, KODAK
Motion Picture Film available online at http://
www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/support/h1.

MTF

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

rms Granularity:

Refer to curve.

Read with a microdensitometer, (red, green, blue) using a
48-micrometer aperture.

The "perception" of the graininess of any film is highly
dependent on scene content, complexity, color, and density.
Other factors, such as film age, processing, exposure
conditions, and telecine transfer may also have significant
effects.

R

0.0

5.05.0

7.0

F010_0220AC

4.0

6.0 2.03.0 0.0 1.0 3.0 4.0

1.0 2.0

CAMERA STOPS

6.0

The curves describe this film's response to red, green, and
blue light. Sensitometric curves determine the change in
density on the film for a given change in log exposure.

Modulation-Transfer Function Curves

200
100

70
50

30
20

10

7
5

RESPONSE (%)

Exposure:

3

Process:

2

Densitometry:

1

3200 K Tungsten

ECN-2

Status M

SPATIAL FREQUENCY (cycles/mm)

B
G

R

1001 2 3 4 5 10 20 50 200 600

4

F010_0217AC

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 millimeter that can be resolved. The y-axis,
"Response," corresponds to film sharpness. The longer and
flatter the line, the more sine waves per millimeter that can
be resolved with a high degree of sharpness—and, the
sharper the film.

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Diffuse rms Granularity Curves

Spectral Dye Density Curves

3.0

Process:

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

0.0 1.0

F010_0219AC

ECN-2

G

LOG RELATIVE EXPOSURE

3.0

B

G

.100

GRANULARITY SIGMA D

.050

R

.030
.020

B

.010
.007

.005

R

.004
.003

.002

.001

4.02.0

To find the rms Granularity value for a given density, find
the density on the left vertical scale and follow horizontally
to the characteristic 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.

Note: This curve represents granularity based on modified
measuring techniques.

4.0

4.0

Effective Exposure:

Effective Exposure:
Process:

Process:

3.0

3.0

*

*

2.0

2.0

LOG SENSITIVITY

LOG SENSITIVITY

1.0

1.0

4

Spectral Sensitivity Curves

1/25 sec

ECN-2

ECN-2

1/25 sec

Yellow-

Yellow-

Forming

Forming

Layer

Layer

Magenta-

Magenta-

Forming

Forming

Layer

Layer

Cyan-

Cyan-

Forming

Forming

Layer

Layer

1.80

Process:

1.60

1.40

1.20

Minimum
Density

1.00

1.80

0.60

0.40

DIFFUSE SPECTRAL DENSITY

0.20

0.00

0.20
400

F010_0221AC

ECN-2; D-mins subtracted

Midscale Neutral

Magenta

Yellow

600

WAVELENGTH (nm)

Cyan

700400 500

800

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.

NOTICE: The sensitometric curves and data in this
publication represent product tested under the conditions of
exposure and processing specified. They are representative
of production coatings, and therefore do not apply directly to
a particular box or roll of photographic material. They do not
represent standards or specifications that must be met by
Eastman Kodak Company. The company reserves the right
to change and improve product characteristics at any time.

Densitometry:

Densitometry:
Density:

Density:

0.0

0.0
250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 750700

250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 750700

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

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

F010_0218AC

F010_0218AC

Status M

Status M

D=0.2>D-min

D=0.2>D-min

WAVELENGTH (nm)

WAVELENGTH (nm)

to produce specified density

to produce specified density

2

2

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 special-effects work.

4.NOTE: Sensitometric and Diffuse RM S Granularity curves are
produced on different equipment. A slight variation in curve shape may
be noticed.

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SIZES AVAILABLE

Standard Products Available

Identification No.

35 mm SP239 610 (2000) Y BH-4740 (BH-1866)
35 mm SP417 30 (100) S-83 100-ft. spool BH-4740 (BH-1866)
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 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 SP445

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)
16 mm SP458 244 (800) Z Winding B 1R-7605 (1R-2994)
65 mm SP332 305 (1000) P Emulsion In KS-4740 (KS-1866)

*

for AATON A-MINIMA Cameras

*

Length in

Metres (Feet)

61 (200) A Winding A 1R-7620 (1R-3000)

Core Description Perforations

MORE INFORMATION

Outside the United States and Canada, please contact your Kodak representative.

You can also visit our web site at www.kodak.com/go/motion for further information. You may want to bookmark our location

so you can find us easily the next time.

Films Cinematographer’s Field Guide

Image Structure KODAK Motion Picture Film

Specification Numbers Cinematographer’s Field Guide

Storage KODAK Motion Picture Film

LAD LAD—Laboratory Aim Density

Transfer KODAK Telecine Analysis Film User’s Guide

KODAK Publication No. H-2

KODAK Publication No. H-1

KODAK Publication No. H-2

KODAK Publication No. H-1

The Book of Film Care

KODAK Publication No. H-23

KODAK Publication No. H-61

KODAK Publication No. H-822

KODAK Telecine Exposure Calibratio n Film User’s Guide

KODAK Publication No. H-807

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KODAK VISION2 500T Color
Negative Film 5218 / 7218 / SO-218
KODAK Publication No. H-1-5218t

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