March 2006 • H-1-5218t
TECHNICAL DATA / COLOR NEGATIVE FILM
KODAK VISION2 500T Color
Negative Film 5218 / 7218 / SO-218
KODAK VISION2 500T Color Negative Film 5218 / 7218 /
SO-218 is a high-speed, tungsten-balanced color negative
film with the finest grain available 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.
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 light-
or 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.
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
KODAK Filters on
Camera 1
Exposure
Index
DARKROOM RECOMMENDATIONS
Do not use a safelight. Handle unprocessed film in total
darkness.
Light Source
Tungsten (3000 K)
WRATTEN Gelatin No.
82B
320
500
500
Tungsten (3200 K)
None
Tungstenphotoflood
(3400 K)
STORAGE
None
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.
Daylight (5500 K)
White-Flame Arcs
Yellow-Flame Arcs
WRATTEN Gelatin No.
85
320
200
WRATTEN Gelatin No.
85B
Color Compensating
20Y
320
500
320
OPTIMA 32
VITALITE
None
WRATTEN Gelatin No.
85
Fluorescent, Cool
White 2
WRATTEN Gelatin No.
85 + 10M
200
320
320
Fluorescent, Deluxe WRATTEN Gelatin No.
Cool White 2
Metal Halide
85C + 10R
WRATTEN Gelatin No.
85
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.
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://
The Book of Film Care.
Note: Consult the manufacturer of high-intensity ultraviolet
lamps for safety information on ultraviolet radiation and
ozone generation.
1.With a KODAK WRATTEN Gelatin Filter No. 85.
©Eastman Kodak Company, 2006
FILM-TO-VIDEO TRANSFERS
CURVES
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.
Sensitometric Curves
LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)
4.0
3.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
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 regarding
TAF, see KODAK Publication No. H-9, TAF User's Guide.
3200 K Tungsten 1/50 sec
Process: ECN-2
Densitometry: Status M
Exposure:
2.0
1.0
0.0
B
G
R
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://
7.0 6.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0
F010_0220AC
CAMERA STOPS
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.4
MTF
Modulation-Transfer Function Curves
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.
200
100
70
50
30
20
B
G
R
rms Granularity:
Refer to curve.
Read with a microdensitometer, (red, green, blue) using a
48-micrometer aperture.
10
7
5
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.
3200 K Tungsten
Process: ECN-2
Densitometry: Status M
Exposure:
3
2
1
1
2
3
4 5
10
20
50
100 200
600
SPATIAL FREQUENCY (cycles/mm)
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.
KODAK VISION2 500T Color Negative Film 5218 / 7218 / SO-218 • H-1-5218t
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Diffuse rms Granularity Curves
Spectral Dye Density Curves
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
1.00
1.80
0.60
0.40
Process: ECN-2
Process: ECN-2; D-mins subtracted
B
Midscale Neutral
G
Minimum
Density
.100
.050
Cyan
Magenta
R
B
.030
.020
G
Yellow
.010
.007
.005
R
.004
0.20
0.00
.003
.002
.001
0.20
0.0
F010_0219AC
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
400
F010_0221AC
400
500
600
700
800
LOG RELATIVE EXPOSURE
WAVELENGTH (nm)
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.
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.
Note: This curve represents granularity based on modified
measuring techniques.4
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.
Spectral Sensitivity Curves
4.0
Effective Exposure: 1/25 sec
Process: ECN-2
3.0
Yellow-
Forming
Layer
Magenta-
Forming
Layer
2.0
1.0
0.0
Cyan-
Forming
Layer
Densitometry: Status M
Density: D=0.2>D-min
250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750
WAVELENGTH (nm)
*Sensitivity = reciprocal of exposure (erg/cm2 ) required
to produce specified density
F010_0218AC
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 RMS Granularity curves are
produced on different equipment. A slight variation in curve shape may
be noticed.
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KODAK VISION2 500T Color Negative Film 5218 / 7218 / SO-218 • H-1-5218t
SIZES AVAILABLE
Standard Products Available
Length in
Identification No.
Core
Description
Perforations
Metres (Feet)
610 (2000)
30 (100)
35 mm SP239
35 mm SP417
35 mm SP718
35 mm SP718
35 mm SP718
16 mm SP449
16 mm SP451
16 mm SP578
16 mm SP445*
16 mm SP455
16 mm SP457
16 mm SP458
65 mm SP332
Y
BH-4740 (BH-1866)
BH-4740 (BH-1866)
BH-4740 (BH-1866)
BH-4740 (BH-1866)
BH-4740 (BH-1866)
2R-7605 (2R-2994)
2R-7605 (2R-2994)
2R-7605 (2R-2994)
1R-7620 (1R-3000)
1R-7605 (1R-2994)
1R-7605 (1R-2994)
1R-7605 (1R-2994)
KS-4740 (KS-1866)
S-83 100-ft. spool
61 (200)
U
122 (400)
305 (1000)
30 (100)
U
U
R-90 100-ft. spool
122 (400)
122 (400)
61 (200)
T
S-153 400-ft. spool
A
Winding A
Winding B
Winding B
Winding B
Emulsion In
30 (100)
R-90 100-ft. spool
122 (400)
244 (800)
305 (1000)
T
Z
P
*for AATON A-MINIMA Cameras
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
KODAK Publication No. H-2
Image Structure
Specification Numbers
Storage
KODAK Motion Picture Film
KODAK Publication No. H-1
Cinematographer’s Field Guide
KODAK Publication No. H-2
KODAK Motion Picture Film
KODAK Publication No. H-1
The Book of Film Care
KODAK Publication No. H-23
LAD
LAD—Laboratory Aim Density
KODAK Publication No. H-61
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
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KODAK VISION2 500T Color Negative Film 5218 / 7218 / SO-218
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KODAK VISION2 500T Color
Kodak, Eastman, Keykode, Vision, and Wratten are trademarks.
Revised 3-06
Negative Film 5218 / 7218 / SO-218
KODAK Publication No. H-1-5218t
Printed in U.S.A.
CAT 177 6426
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