The Silberra Cinema 52XX is a black and white film. The film is sold in the series “Cinema” by Silberra, a supplier from Saint Petersburg, Russia. The production of the film takes place in the United States of America. There it is produced by Kodak under the name “Eastman Double-X 5222”. It is actually used for the production of cinema films, but can also be used as normal photographic film.
The emulsion is panchromatically sensitized. It is cast on a carrier on triacetate basis. Silberra recommends exposing the film to an ISO setting of ISO 200 and promotes its great tonal range and wide possibilities in push and pull processing.
Development of the Silberra Cinema 52XX
For the development of the Silberra Cinema 52XX a black and white developer must be used. The full control over the development, which is just not standardized and therefore the results differ depending on the developer, when developing the film yourself. The film has no additional layers and does not contaminate the lab or chemicals.
Formats
The Cinema 52XX is only assembled for 35 mm cameras. With a film roll you can press the shutter release 36 times. When storing unexposed film material for a longer period of time, the temperature should be below 13 degrees. It should be processed promptly after development.
Storage of the film
To ensure long-term storage of film material, it is recommended to choose a cool and dry place. On the other hand, a humid or sunny environment should be avoided as they may affect the film material. It is also advisable not to store exposed film material for a long period of time, but to have it developed as soon as possible to ensure optimum quality and shelf life.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| 35mm Format | Yes |
| Development process | Black and white developer |
| Country of production | USA |