AS-2569
KODAK AEROCHROME III MS Film 2427
KODAK AEROCHROME III MS Film 2427 is a very
fine-grain, mediu m-speed color - re vers al aerial camera film.
This film has excellent color rendition and good image
quality.
It has an ESTAR Base with a clear gel backing. The
ESTAR Base has good optical qualities and provides
flexibility, moisture resistance, high tear resistance, and
excellent dimensional stability.
This film can be processed in Process AR-5 using
KODAK EA-5 Chemicals in modern, continuous-processing
machines such as the KODAK Aerial Color Processor,
Model 1611 or the KODAK EKTACHROME RT Processor,
Model 1811. It can also be processed in rewind equipment
such as the Gordon/Morse rewind equipment.
APPLICATIONS
KODAK AEROCHR OME III MS Film 2427 is intended for
low- to medium-altitude mapping and reconnaissance
applications. It provides positive color transparencies
suitable for projection, direct viewing, or making color
prints.
BASE
3.9-mil (0.10 mm) ESTAR Base with a clear gel backing.
EXPOSURE
Aerial Film Speeds (EAFS or ISO A equivalent) should not
be confused with conventional film speeds, which are
designed for roll and sheet films used in pictorial
photography. The characteristics of aerial scenes differ
markedly from those of ordinary pictorial or ground scenes
because of the smaller range in subject luminance,
atmospheric haze conditions, and other factors. Therefore,
different film-speed characteristics are used to relate
aerial-scene characteristics to practical exposure
recommendations.
The KODAK Aerial Exposure Computer, KODAK
Publication AS-10, has been published based on the aerial
film speed criterion.
Nominal speed, daylight (no filter): EAFS or ISO A 32
(based on development in KODAK EA-5 Chemicals)
Note: The Aerial Film Speed given in this publication is
rounded to the nearest cube root of 2 step (equivalent to 1⁄3
stop).
Filters
No color-correction filters are used with this film, although a
haze filter, such as a KODAK WRATTEN Filter HF-3 or
No. 2B may be necessary for reducing the effects of
atmospheric haze.
TOTAL FILM THICKNESS
The nominal total thickness (unprocessed) of this film is
5.44 mils (0.14 mm). This includes emulsion—1.04 mil
(0.03 mm), base—3.9 mils (0.10 mm), and backing—
0.50 mil (0.013 mm).
WEIGHT
The weight of AEROCHROME III MS Film 2427
(unprocessed), conditioned in equilibrium with 50 percent
relative hu midity, is 0.038 lbs/sq ft (0.0172 kg/sq ft).
SPECTRAL SENSITIVITY
This multilayer, color-reversal film is balanced for daylight
exposure.
SAFELIGHT
Total darkness is required.
©Eastman Kodak Company, 2005
Typical Camera Exposure
A typical exposure for this film is approximately 1⁄500
second at f⁄4.7. This exposure is based on a solar altitude of
40 degrees, a clear day, and an aircraft altitude of 5000 feet.
When using an aerial camera equipped with an
antivignetting filter, or other filter, it is important to increase
this typical exposure by the filter factor of the filter used.
IMAGE STRUCTURE
The following data are based on processing in KODAK EA-5
Chemicals, Process AR-5.
Resolving Power (line pairs/mm)
TOC 1.6:1 TOC 1000:1
80 100 13
*
Granularity values read at a net green diffuse density of 1.0 with a
48-micrometre aperture.
rms Granularity
*
STORAGE
For consistent results, all aerial films should be stored under
fairly constant conditions. Kodak aerial films are “usually”
packaged in equilibrium with 40 to 50 percent relative
humidity. High temperatures or high humidity may produce
undesirable changes in the film.
Unexposed Film
Store unexposed film in a refrigerator at 55°F (13°C) or
lower, or freezer at 0 to -10°F (-18to-23°C), in the original
sealed container. If the film is stored in a refrigerator,
remove it about 2 hours before opening; if stored in a freezer ,
remove it about 8 hours before opening. A sufficient
warm-up time is necessary to prevent moisture condensation
on cold film– otherwise, moisture spotting, ferrotyping, or
sticking may occur.
Exposed Film
Keep exposed film cool and dry. Process the f ilm as soon as
possible after exposure to avoid undesirable changes in the
latent image. If it is necessary to hold exposed but
unprocessed film for sev eral days (s uch as o v er a weekend),
it should be resealed and refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or lower .
Before unsealing and processing exposed film that has been
held in cold storage, follow the warm-up procedures
described for unexposed film described above.
Processed Film
For best keeping, store processed film in a dark, dust -free
area at 50 to 70°F (10 to 21°C) and 30 to 50 percent relative
humidity. Preferably, store negatives on the spool or in
individual KODAK Sleeves. High relative humidity
promotes the growth of mold and causes ferrotyping. Very
low relative humidity causes excessive curl and brittleness.
Avoid storage temperatures over 80°F(27°C).
PROCESSING
The primary recommendation for processing 2427 Film is in
Process AR-5 using mechanized processors. Mechanized
processing in roller-transport processors offers the
advantages of uniform treatment of all portions of the roll,
freedom from banding, and absence of significant density
variations from ends of the roll to the center.
Process AR-5 Cycle Times
Processor Transport
KODAK Aerial Color
Processor, Model 1611
KODAK EKTACHROME
RT Processor , Model 1811
(with Quick-Change)
KODAK EKTACHROME
RT Processor , Model 1811
(Standard Configuration)
Speed (feet
per minute)
3.5 17.4 min
3.5 17.2 min
5.3 13.6 min
In each case, the film is fed emulsion side down into the
processor.
This publication provides general information regarding
the KODAK Aerial Color Processor, Mode 1611, and the
KODAK EKTACHROME RT Processor, Model 1811.
Refer to the operating manuals for additional set-up
information.
Note: For a list of firms equipped to offer machine
processing of 2427 Film, write to Eastman Kodak Company,
Aerial Imaging, Rochester, New York 14653-7128.
Chemicals
Process AR-5 uses the following KODAK EA-5 Chemicals:
KODAK EA-5 First Developer *
KODAK EA-5 First Developer Replenisher
KODAK EA-5 First and Second Stop Bath and
Replenisher
KODAK EA-5 Color Developer
KODAK EA-5 Color Developer Replenisher
KODAK EA-5 Bleach and Replenisher
KODAK Aerial Color Fixer and Replenisher
KODAK EA-5 Stabilizer and Replenisher
The first developer working solution is prepared by
combining one part first developer with two parts first
developer replenisher.
Dry-to-Dry
Processing
Time
Notice: Observe precautionary information on product labels and on
the Material Safety Data Sheets.
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Processing Sequence—3.5 fpm
Replenishment and Wash Rates—3.5 fpm
KODAK Aerial Color Processor, Model 1611
Solution/
Step
SKIP
TANKS
First
Developer
Tank
No.
Time
(Seconds)
Solution Temperature
1, 2, 3 21.3 —
4, 5 141.6 (49.4 ± 0.3°C) 121 ± 0.5°F
First Stop 6 70.5 (46 ± 3°C) 115 ± 5°F
Wash 7 71.3 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Color
Developer
Second
Stop
8, 9 140.7 (49 ± 0.6°C) 120 ± 1°F
10 71.1 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Wash 11 70.5 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Bleach 12 70.3 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Fixer 13 71.3 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Final Wash
*
14, 15,
16
211.3 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Dryer — 106.5 (63 ± 3°C) 145 ± 5°
*
Inject EA-5 Stabilizer and Replenishe r into ta nk 16 of the fina l wa sh at a
rate of 50 mL/min for all film widths.
KODAK EKTACHROME RT Processor, Model 1811,
Quick-Change
Solution/
Step
SKIP
TANKS
First
Developer
Tank
No.
Time
(Seconds)
Solution Temperature
1 - 6 39.3 —
7, 8 141.3 (49.4 ± 0.3°C) 121 ± 0.5°F
First Stop 9 70.3 (46 ± 3°C) 115 ± 5°F
Wash 10 71.3 (49 ± 3°C 120 ± 5°F)
Color
Developer
Second
Stop
11, 12 140.7 (49 ± 0.6°C) 120 ± 1°F
13 70.3 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Wash 14 71.3 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Bleach 15 70.5 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Fixer 16 71.1 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Final Wash
Dryer
*
Inject EA-5 Stabilizer and Replenisher into tank 18 of the final wash at a
rate of 50 mL/min for all film widths.
†
Set air damper control knobs at 8. The te mperature of the dryer may
require adjustment depending on the ambient temperature and humidity
conditions in the processing area.
*
17, 18 140.7 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
†
— 147.3 (60 ± 3°C) 140 ± 5°F
*
9 1/2-in
(mL/min)
Solution/
Step
First
Developer
Models 1611 and 1811 with Quick-Change
Basic
Rate
(mL/sq ft)
70 mm
(mL/min)
Film Width
5-in
(mL/min)
150 120 220 415
First Stop 200 160 290 555
Was h —2 gal /mi n—
Color
Developer
Second
Stop
250 200 365 695
200 160 290 555
Wash —2 gal/min (Model 1611 only)—
Bleach 90 75 130 250
Fixer 100 80 145 275
Final
†
Wash
*
These rates have been rounded to the nearest usable increment.
†
Inject EA-5 Stabilizer and Replenishe r into tank 16 (Mod el 1611) or tank
18 (Model 1811) of the final wash at a rate of 50 mL/min for all film
widths. In the Model 1611, this w as flows counterc urrent to tanks 15 and
14. In the Model 1811, this wash overflows from tank 17 into tank 14.
—2 gal/min—
Processing Sequence—5.3 fpm
KODAK EKTACHROME RT Processor, Model 1811
Solution/
Step
SKIP
TANKS
First
Developer
First Stop 7 46.9 (46 ± 3°C) 115 ± 5°F
Wash 8 46.9 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Color
Developer
Second
Stop
Wash 14 46.9 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Bleach 15 46.9 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Fixer 16 46.9 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Wash 17 46.9 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
Stabilizer 18 46.9 —Equilibrium—
Dryer
(V ents set
†
at 8)
*
No temperature controlling device is provided; solution temperature
attains “equilibrium” depending on temperature of replenisher and
surrounding conditions.
†
Set air damper control knob at 8. The dryer temperature may require
adjustment depending on the ambien t temperature and humidity
conditions in the processing area.
Tank
No.
Time
(Seconds)
Solution Temperature
1, 2, 3 14.6 —
4, 5, 6 140.3 (49.4 ± 0.3°C) 121 ± 0.5°F
9, 10,
11, 12
187.5 (49 ± 0.6°C) 120 ± 1°F
13 46.9 (49 ± 3°C) 120 ± 5°F
*
— 97.8 (60 ± 3°C) 140 ± 5°F
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Replenishment and Wash Rates—5.3 fpm
Model 1811, Standard Configuration
Solution/
Step
First
Developer
First Stop 200 245 440 840
Wash —2 gal/min—
Color
Developer
Second
Stop
Bleach 90 110 200 380
Fixer 100 120 220 420
†
Wash
Stabilizer 120 145 265 505
*
These rates have been rounded to the nearest usable increme nt.
†
This wash overflows from tank 17 into tank 14.
Basic
Rate
(mL/sq ft)
150 185 330 630
250 305 550 1050
200 245 440 840
70 mm
(mL/min)
Film Width
5-in
(mL/min)
—2 gal/min—
*
9 1/2-in
(mL/min)
Bleach Regeneration
Regeneration of used EA-5 Bleach will reduce processing
solution costs and substantially reduce the amount of bleach
discarded to the sewer. Collection and treatment tanks for
bleach overflow solution and chemical testing capability are
required. A detailed laboratory procedure is available from
Eastman Kodak Company.
REWIND PROCESSING
Note: This is not a primary recommendation.
KODAK AEROCHROME III MS Film 2427 yields
optimum results with modern, high-temperature,
continuous-processing machines. It can be processed in
rewind equipment, although this method is not a primary
processing recommendation. Eastman Kodak Company no
longer offers packaged chemicals for such processing.
Customers wishing to use rewind equipment such as the
Gordon/Morse M-10 Developing Outfit (Military
Designator: B-5) may contact Aerial Imaging for
information on exposure, processing chemicals, process
cycles, and general recommendations.
PROCESS CONTROL
KOD AK Control Strips, Process AR-5, are available and are
recommended for monitoring the processing of 2427 Film
and several other color aerial films in KODAK
roller-transport processors using EA-5 chemicals. For
detailed information on process con trol and
trouble-shooting, refer to “Using Processes AR-5 and AN-5
for KODAK Color Aerial Films,” KODAK
Publication Z-200.
PRINTING TRANSPARENCIES
Y ou can reproduce images made on AER OCHR OME III MS
Film by using a variety of Kodak materials.
Color Transparencies
You can make duplicates directly on KODAK
PROFESSIONAL EKTACHROME Duplicating Film
EDUPE. Or, you could scan your image to a file or have an
internegative made, and print it on KODAK
PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Clear Display Material.
Color Prints
You could scan your image to a file or have an internegativ e
made, and print it on—
KODAK PROFESSIONAL PORTRA, SUPRA, and
ULTRA ENDURA Papers
KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Transparency
Display Material
KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Metallic Paper
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DIMENSIONAL STABILITY
The dimensional stability of aerial films is of particular
interest and importance in accurate mapping and in the
reproduction of maps.
Dimensional stability is an all-inclusive term. In
photography, it applies to size changes caused by changes in
humidity and in temperature, and by processing and aging.
The absence of solvent in ESTAR Base is one of the reasons
why ESTAR Base films show excellent dimensional
stability. The dimensional properties of ESTAR Base may
vary slightly in different directions within a sheet; the
differences that may exist, however, are not always between
the length and width directions.
Temporary Dimensional Changes
Thermal Coefficient of Linear Expansion:
0.001% per degree F of change
0.0018% per degree C of change
Humidity Coefficient of Linear Expansion (Unprocessed):
0.0025% per 1% change in relative humidity
Permanent Dimensional Changes
SIZE DATA AND ORDERING
INFORMATION
Information on available sizes and minimum order
quantities of this film is available on the web at
www.kodak.com/go/aerial. You can also write or call:
Aerial Imaging
Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, New York 14650-0505
(585) 724-4688
Toll-free in the US: (877) 909-4280
Note: The Kodak materials described in this publication
used with KODAK AEROCHROME III MS Film 2427 are
available from those dealers normally supplying Kodak
products. Other materials may be used, but equivalent
results may not be obtained.
Processing Dimensional Change:
-0.03 to +0.02% shrinkage to swell
Aging Shrinkage of Processed Film:
0.06% 1 week at (49°C) 120°F , 20% RH
0.03% 1 year at (25.5°C) 78°F , 60% RH
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Spectral Sensitivity
2.0
1.0
*
0.0
LOG SENSITIVITY
1.0
Effective Exposure:
Process:
Density:
2.0
250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 750700
Yellow-
Forming
Layer
Exposure
AR-5
1.0, Equivalent Neutral Density (END)
Magenta-
Forming
Layer
WAVELENGTH (nm)
*Sensitivity = reciprocal of exposure (erg/cm ) required
to produce specified densit
Spectral Dye Density
1.4
Normalized Dyes to form a visual neutral density of
1.0 for a viewing illuminant of 5000 K
1.2
ITY
1
0.8
TRAL DEN
PE
0.6
E
0.4
DIFFU
0.2
0.0
400
Process:
Yellow
AR-5
Magenta
500
WAVELENGTH (nm
Visual Neutral
600
Cyan-
Forming
Layer
2
Cyan
700
DENSITY
200
100
70
50
30
20
E (%)
N
10
P
RE
1
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
7
5
3
2
Characteristic Curves
Exposure:
3.0
Process:
R
Densitometry:
G
B
2.0
LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds
AR-5 / 2427
1.0 0.0
Modulation Transfer Function
Exposure:
Process:
Daylight
AR-5
SPATIAL FREQUENCY (cycles/mm)
Daylight
Status A
1.
B
G
R
60020050201054321 100
NOTICE: While the sensitometric data in this publication are typical of production coatings, they do not represent
KODAK AEROCHROME III MS
Film 2427
standards which must be met by Kodak. Varying storage, exposure, and processing condtions will affect results.
The company reserves the right to change and improve product characteristics at any time.
Aerial Imaging
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY • ROCHESTER, NY 14650-0505
Kodak, Aerochrome, Estar, Ektachrome, and Wratten are trademarks.
Revised 11-05
Printed in U.S.A.
KODAK Publication No. AS-2569
TI2569
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