KODAK VISION3 500T Color Negative Film 5219/7219

Designed for Your Workflow

Sharp, rich, and evocative – push what's possible on film with KODAK VISION3 500T Color Negative Film 5219/7219. Setting a new precedent in image quality, KODAK VISION3 500T takes the look and image structure that people love in motion picture film, but reduces the amount of grain in shadows. Thanks to advanced, proprietary Dye Layering Technology (DLT), you can stretch the boundaries of exposure further than ever and still achieve outstanding results. If you're scanning low-light scenes, VISION3 500T Film gives superior signal-to-noise ratios. And its extended highlight latitude offers great flexibility, letting you pull more detail out of highlights too. VISION3 offers enviable control at every step of the filmmaking process, in both digital and traditional workflows. So whether you're behind the camera or in the post production suite, it hands you the power to ensure your footage delivers. The unique beauty of film, crystal clear. KODAK VISION3 500T Color Negative Film. Your vision is always evolving. Ours is, too.

Technical Performance

Sensitometric Curves

The Sensitometric Curves graph displays the film's response to varying exposure levels. The horizontal axis represents 'CAMERA STOPS' ranging from -8 to 8, indicating exposure relative to a standard 18% gray card. The vertical axis represents 'DENSITY', from 0.0 to 3.0. Three curves are shown for the red, green, and blue layers of the film. The 'O' mark on the x-axis signifies normal exposure for an 18-percent gray card. A white card, representing 2⅓ stops higher than normal exposure, has at least 3½ stops above this point for capturing specular highlight detail. Conversely, a 3-percent black card, representing 2⅔ stops below normal exposure, has at least 2½ stops of latitude for capturing shadow detail.

Modulation Transfer Curves

The Modulation Transfer Curves graph illustrates the film's visual sharpness. The horizontal axis, labeled 'SPATIAL FREQUENCY' (cycles/mm), ranges from 1 to 600. The vertical axis, 'RESPONSE (%)', ranges from 0 to 200. A longer and flatter curve indicates that the film can resolve more sine waves per millimeter with a high degree of sharpness, signifying a sharper image.

Diffuse RMS Granularity Curves

The Diffuse RMS Granularity Curves graph helps determine the film's graininess. The left vertical axis shows 'DENSITY' from 0.0 to 3.0. The horizontal axis represents 'LOG RELATIVE EXPOSURE' from -0.01 to 4.0. The right vertical axis shows 'GRANULARITY SIGMA D'. To find the RMS granularity value for a given density, locate the density on the left vertical scale, follow horizontally to the sensitometric curve, then vertically to the granularity curve. From that point, follow horizontally to the 'Granularity Sigma D' scale on the right. Multiply the resulting number by 1000 to obtain the RMS granularity value.

Film Characteristics

Base: Acetate safety base.

Darkroom Recommendations

Do not use a safelight. Handle unprocessed film in total darkness.

Processing

ECN-2

Storage

Store unexposed film at 13°C (55°F) or lower. For storage of unexposed film longer than 6 months, store at -18°C (0°F). Process film promptly.

Exposure Index

Tungsten (3200K)—500; Daylight—320 (with KODAK WRATTEN Gelatin Filter No. 85).

Laboratory Aim Density

Time negative originals relative to Laboratory Aim Density (LAD) Control Film supplied by Eastman Kodak Company. More information about LAD and Digital LAD is available online at kodak.com/go/LAD.

Color Balance

This film is balanced for exposure with tungsten illumination (3200K). You can also expose it with tungsten that has slightly higher or lower color temperatures (± 150K) without correction filters, since final color balancing can be done in postproduction. For other light sources, use the correction filters in the table to the right.

Reciprocity

No filter corrections or exposure adjustments for exposure times from 1/1000 of a second to 1 second. In the 10-second range, increase exposure 1 stop and use a KODAK WRATTEN 2 Color Compensating Filter CC10R.

Identification

After processing, the Kodak internal product code symbol (EJ), product code numbers 5219 (35 mm) or 7219 (16 mm), emulsion and roll number identification, and KODAK KEYKODE Numbers are visible along the length of the film.

Grain

The perception of graininess of any film depends on scene content, complexity, color, and density. In KODAK VISION3 500T Color Negative Film 5219/7219, the measured granularity is exceptionally low.

Sharpness

The perceived sharpness of any film depends on various components of the motion picture production system. Camera and projector lenses, film printers, and other factors play a role, but the specific sharpness of a film can be measured and charted in the Modulation Transfer Curve.

Exposure Recommendations

* These are approximate corrections only.

+ These are starting-point recommendations for trial exposures. If the kind of lamp is unknown, a KODAK WRATTEN2 Color Compensating Filter CC20M + CC10B can be used with an exposure index (EI) of 160.

Spectral Characteristics

Spectral Sensitivity Curves

The Spectral Sensitivity Curves graph shows the film's sensitivity across the light spectrum. The horizontal axis represents 'WAVELENGTH (nm)' from 250 to 750. The vertical axis indicates 'LOG SENSITIVITY' from 0.0 to 4.0. Separate curves are plotted for the sensitivity of the yellow dye forming layer, the magenta dye forming layer, and the cyan dye forming layer. These curves are useful for determining, modifying, and optimizing exposure, particularly for blue-and green-screen special-effects work.

Spectral Dye Density Curves

The Spectral Dye Density Curves graph illustrates the spectral absorption of the dyes formed during film processing. The horizontal axis represents 'WAVELENGTH (nm)' from 400 to 800. The vertical axis shows 'DIFFUSE SPECTRAL DENSITY', ranging approximately from -0.2 to 1.8. Curves are provided for Midscale Neutral, Cyan Dye, Magenta Dye, and Yellow Dye. These curves are valuable for adjusting or optimizing any device that scans or prints the film. The Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Dye Curves are peak-normalized.

NOTE: Sensitometric and Diffuse RMS Granularity curves are produced on different equipment. A slight variation in curve shape may be noticed.

Standard Products Available

* Availability may vary by location. Contact your local Kodak representative for additional information.

** This product is available as Finish-to-Order (FTO) in various other standard roll lengths and formats. Sold only in specific minimum order quantities or multiples of the minimum order quantities; non-returnable; US and Canada delivery time of 3 weeks from receipt of purchase order. Other restrictions may apply.

More Information

For More Information: KODAK.COM/GO/MOTION

Sales Offices: KODAK.COM/GO/FILMSALES

Lab Directory: KODAK.COM/GO/FINDLAB

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343 State Street Rochester, NY 14650 USA

Notice: While the data presented are typical of production coatings, they do not represent standards that must be met by Kodak. Varying storage, exposure, and processing conditions will affect results. The company reserves the right to change and improve product characteristics at any time. ©Kodak, 2025. KODAK, KEYKODE, VISION, WRATTEN and the KODAK Logo are trademarks of Kodak. Subject to technical change without notice. K-1168.25.08.22.EN.01