CineStill DF96 Developer and Fix B&W Monobath Powder is an all-in-one, single-step black and white developing and fixing chemical that eliminates the need for stop bath or separate fixers. Made for simplicity, processing film in any standard tank in just 3 to 6 minutes.

Key Highlights

• Simple: No timers, apps, or strict charts needed. It's almost impossible to overdevelop.
• Reusable: One bottle (1 litre) can process 16+ rolls of film (up to 8 at a time).
• Fast: Processes film in just 3 to 6 minutes.
• Safe & Clean: Odor-free and fully archival (your negatives will last).

How to Use It (The Basics)

• You can use this at normal room temperature between 68°F and 82°F (20°C–28°C).
• Pour the solution into your processing tank with the film.
• Agitate (shake/invert) the tank.
• Wait 3 to 6 minutes (at 80°F/27°C, it takes just 3 minutes).
• Pour the liquid back into its bottle to reuse later.
• Wash the film with water and hang it to dry.

Film Types & Tips

• Standard B&W Films (Tri-X, HP5, BwXX): Work perfectly at their normal speeds.
• Tabular Grain Films (T-Max): Take twice as long to process. They might look pink or purple when they come out, but this is normal and will fade.
• High-Speed Films (P3200, Delta 3200): Shoot and process them at 1000–1600 ISO normally, or "push" them to 3200 using temperature.

Controlling Your Look (Temperature vs. Agitation)

Because this is a single solution, you control the contrast and grain of your photos using temperature and how much you shake the tank:

• Want more contrast/grain (Pushing)? Raise the temperature above 82°F (28°C). Higher heat speeds up development.
• Want less contrast (Pulling)? Lower the temperature below 68°F (20°C).
• Want smoother results? Agitate (shake) the tank more. More shaking speeds up the fixing process, which naturally tames the development.

If you'd like to know more about our CineStill chemicals, speak to a member of our team for more information here.