KODAK VISION3 Digital Separation Film 2237 - Technical Data - Digital Separation Film

Oct 12, 2026

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KODAK VISION3 Digital Separation Film 2237 is designed for digital postproduction and produces black-and-white separation elements for stable archival results. Optimized spectral sensitivity on modern digital recorders improves image structure, extended latitude, and linear tone scale, with enhanced latent image keeping for consistent recorder applications. Offered on ESTAR Base, it delivers premier physical performance and long-term stability, including guidance for darkroom use, storage, recorder calibration, and processing with D-96 or D-97 developers.

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Darkroom Recommendations

Storage and Handling

Unprocessed Film

Processed Film

Recorder Calibration

Processing

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Latent-Image Keeping

KODAK VISION3 Digital Separation Film 2237 TECHNICAL DATA / DIGITAL SEPARATION FILM KODAK VISION3 Digital Separation Film 2237 is designed for the digital postproduction suite and results in black-and-white separation elements that offer centuries of image stability. This black-and-white recorder film is intended for making archival separations from color digital masters. This film offers exceptional image quality: fine detail, tight grain, optimal resolution, and excellent flare characteristics. By optimizing the spectral sensitivity for exposure on modern digital recorders, 2237 Film provides improved image structure (sharpness and grain), extended latitude and excellent linear tone scale. Improvements in latent image keeping allows for more consistent results in recorder applications. This film is offered on ESTAR Base, offering premier physical performance and long-term stability. | FEATURES | BENEFITS | | --- | --- | | Improved spectral sensitivity | • Optimized for all modern digital recorders | | Exceptional grain | •Vs. KODAK Panchromatic Separation Film 2238 in both D-96 and D-97 processes
• Better image quality | | Processing versatility | • Can be processed in either D-96or D-97 processes
• Ease of use—customers can choose process based on | | Improved process sensitivity | • Less sensitive to process variability vs. 2238 Film | | Outstanding sharpness | • High quality images that replicate original image characteristics | | Improved latent
image keeping | • Improved product consistency
• Less rework due to mismatch from beginning to end of roll | | Silver images on ESTAR Base support | • Excellent image permanence
•Stable physical performance | DARKROOM RECOMMENDATIONS It is always best to handle photographic film in total darkness. If general darkroom illumination is needed, you can use Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) with 590nm peak wavelength. Safelights should have a maximum intensity of 0.02 Lux and be kept at a minimum of four feet away from the film plane. 590nm LEDs are also appropriate for track lighting where needed. MARCH 2026 • H-1-2237 STORAGE AND HANDLING Unprocessed Film Unexposed film is not adversely affected by short-term storage at room temperature (less than 25°C (77°F) . Store unexposed film at 13°C (55°F) or lower when storage exceeds one month. If refrigerated, allow the sealed can or foil bag to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to avoid condensation. Rebag unused raw stock and seal it in film cans before returning it to refrigeration. Process exposed film promptly. This film exhibits excellent latent image keeping. When exposed film must be kept several days before processing, the tone scale of KODAK VISION3 Digital Separation Film shows little change. You can slow changes in latent image by storing exposed film at lower temperatures. For critical applications, such assensitometric exposures used for process control, keep exposed film strips at 0°C (32°F) or lower. Processed Film Store processed film according to the recommendations in ISO 18911:2010, Imaging Materials-Processed Safety Photographic Films-Storage Practices. For short-term “active” storage, store at room temperature of 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F) at 50 to 60 percent relative humidity. Avoid prolonged unconditioned storage at high temperatures or excessive humidity. For medium-term storage, 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 (36°F) or lower, at a relative humidity of 20 to 30 percent. Molecular Sieves in a sealed can will provide additional benefit. All three separations should be kept under the same conditions. After usage, the film should be returned to the appropriate medium-or extended-term storage condition as soon as possible. For more information on long-term storage, see KODAK Publication No. H-845, The Essential Reference Guide for Fi

FAQs

What is the intended purpose of KODAK VISION3 Digital Separation Film 2237?

It is intended for digital postproduction to create black-and-white separation elements, supporting archival separations from color digital masters.

How does 2237 Film improve results on modern digital recorders?

By optimizing spectral sensitivity, it improves image structure (sharpness and grain), extends latitude, and provides an excellent linear tone scale, along with improved latent image keeping.

What developer options and process-time guidance are provided?

The film can be processed in KODAK D-96 or D-97 Developer; a recommended time to achieve gamma 1.0 is 8 minutes in D-96 and 3 minutes in D-97, with adjustments allowed for desired gamma and/or density range.

Oct 12, 2026

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