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Microfilm Data Sheet

KODAK IMAGELINK HQ, CS, CP and FS Microfilms

Description
Kodak Imagelink Microfilms have been specially Kodak Imagelink HQ Microfilms are used in a
designed to produce high-quality images from a wide variety of micrographic applications and
wide variety of source documents. These used in rotary and planetary microfilmers with
microfilms offer superior performance, handling, standard fluorescent or tungsten light emissions.
and digital-ready images. They provide clear, Kodak Imagelink FS Microfilms are used in
bright, sharp images on reader screens; crisp, micrographic equipment with reduced light
clean prints; and they provide the resolution emissions or with very short exposure times.
required to fax or scan images for electronic
transmission. Kodak Imagelink CS, CP and FS Microfilms
are used in a wide variety of check imaging
Product applications applications and equipment.
Micrographic media such as Kodak Imagelink All Kodak Imagelink Microfilms provide excellent
Microfilms form the basis of every true imaging overall image quality and enhanced performance
system. These films provide unparalleled data in retrieval devices such as the Kodak Imagelink
and image integrity, as well as portability from Digital Workstation or the Kodak IMT-350
one system to another ensuring low-risk storage Microimage Terminal.
of valuable information which can be retrieved for
years to come.

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Features Features unique to CP Microfilm

• Manufactured to ISO and ANSI standards • Specifically designed for "through film base"
for LE-500 films fluorescent exposures.

• Low printing density • Intended for use in high speed cameras ≥600
Clear master characters (D-min) allow for documents/min.
higher throughput rates of duplicators.
Physical properties
• Medium contrast and high resolution
provide sharp characters and accurately Nominal thickness data
reproduce fine lines and light images
Base Emulsion
Provides excellent overall image quality.
Film (mils (mils) Total**
• Excellent halation protection
Estar) + backing*
Backside reflections and image flare eliminated HQ 1461 5.0 0.2 5.2
for sharper, crisper images. More images per
HQ 2461 4.0 0.2 4.2
roll, less fog during loading and unloading of
cameras. HQ 3461 2.5 0.2 2.7
CS 3453 2.5 0.2 2.7
• Superior latent image keeping
CP 3450 2.5 0.2 2.7
Image density has minimal degradation
between time of exposure and delayed FS 1455 5.0 0.2 5.2
processing. FS 3455 2.5 0.2 2.7
*Static-resistant—process-survivable
• Color sensitivity **Unprocessed
Provides excellent capture of multicolored
documents (checks) and inks, and light Photographic properties
emissions.
Spectral sensitivity: Panchromatic
• Process insensitive
Resolving power: Based on recommended
Image quality and background density are not process.
significantly affected by typical operational
variations in processing. Film Test-Object Contrast Lines/mm

• Roll-to-roll and emulsion batch-to-batch HQ 1.6:1 (ISO-RPL) 250

consistency 1000:1 (ISO-RP) 800
Minimizes the need for camera adjustments or CS 1.6:1 (ISO-RPL) 200
operator intervention between rolls or batches 1000:1 (ISO-RP) 630
of film.
CP 1.6:1 (ISO-RPL) 200
• Process-surviving anti-static backing 1000:1 (ISO-RP) 630
Even after processing, static protection is FS 1.6:1 (ISO-RPL) 200
maintained, reducing dirt and static problems in 1000:1 (ISO-RP) 630
retrieval, scanning and duplicating equipment
for excellent image quality and reliability over These values were determined according to a
the long haul. method similar to ANSI/ISO 6328-1982,
Determining the Resolving Power of
Features unique to CS Microfilm Photographic Materials, except the light source
used was a high-pressure mercury arc.
• Improved response to the xenon-flash and red
neon light exposure of the IBM 3890 Document
Processor.

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Processor set up: Specifications for Kodak Imagelink Microfilms HQ, CS, CP and FS

Developer Fixer Dry

Dilution
Time Temp Time Temp Temp
Sec °F (°C) Sec °F (°C) °F (°C) Dev Fix
Kodak Prostar 13.5 100 13.5 96 135 Ready Ready
(37.8) (35.6) (57.2) to Use to Use
Medium 23 90 23 85 160 1:2 1:2
tank† (32.2) (29.4) (71.1) 1.115-1.125♦ 1.110-1.120♦
Deep 48 85 32* 85 160 1:7 1:3
tank† (29.4) (29.4) (71.1) 1.045-1.055♦ 1.080-1.105♦
*Dependent on tank size
♦ Specific gravity of working solution
†
NOTE: The above dwell times and temperatures are starting points only. Specific systems or customer needs may demand variation from
these values based on photographic aims. Dwell time is determined by timing film speed from entrance roller to exit roller while
running in the processor.
An example follows:
Processing information For Processor: Allen M70
Processors and processing chemicals Type of Film: 16mm HQ
Dwell: 43 seconds
Kodak Imagelink Microfilms can be processed in Developer Film Path: 154 feet
most typical continuous-strand type medium and See table below for:
deep-tank processors utilizing common Kodak Replenishment (Dev): 1
Processing Chemicals and parameters. Replenishment (Fix): 1.25
However, they are compatible with all standard Calculated transport
microfilm processing equipment and high quality speed:
microfilm chemicals, although results may vary. 154 feet x 60 sec. = 215 feet / min
IMPORTANT: For best results and to avoid 43 sec. 1 min (transport speed)
aeration, always add chemical
concentrate to water, not water 215 feet x 1.0 mL = 215 mL / min*
to concentrate. min. ft (developer replenishment)
Replenishment rates
215 feet x 1.25 mL = 268 mL / min*
Use the chart and formula provided to determine
min. ft (fixer replenishment)
the developer and fixer replenishment rates (mL/
min) by multiplying transport speed (ft/min)
(which is determined by dividing the path length
of the developer tank in feet by the dwell time in Replenishment mL/Linear Ft
seconds and multipling by 60; see example) and
the appropriate processor replenishment 16 mm 35 mm 105 mm
specification (mL/linear ft). Dev Fix Dev Fix Dev Fix
Kodak
Transport Replenishment/ Replenishment
Prostar 0.75 0.75 1.5 1.5 N/A N/A
speed X ft of film = rate
(ft/min) (mL/Lft) (mL/min*) Medium
tank 0.80 0.75 1.6 1.5 2.0 3.0
*1 mL/min = 1 cc/min Deep
tank 1.00 1.25 2.0 2.5 6.0 7.5

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Photographic aims centimetre). Thiosulfate limits for Class 1 grain
apply to this film.
D-min: 0.04 or lower
It is recommended that customers establish their
Process handling and storage own compliance with extended-term storage
requirements and optimum storage conditions,
Handling
as outlined in ANSI/IT 9.11-1993 and the Kodak
Handle and process imaged film in total Publication D-31, Storage and Preservation of
darkness. However, you can load and unload Microfilms.
cameras and load processors with the following
ANSI/NAPM IT9.11-1993, Imaging Media–
light-tight film holders:
Processed Safety Film—Processed Safety
Closed cartridges - room-light loading Photographic Films—Storage, and ISO 5466-
Flanged spools - subdued-light loading 1996, Photography—Processed Safety
Photographic Films—Storage Practices, give
Unflanged spools - total darkness appropriate conditions for extended-term
Warning: These films may be handled under (permanent) and long-term storage films.
safelight conditions only for a limited
time. Testing under actual use NOTE: Refer to the latest revision of each ANSI or
conditions should be performed. If a ISO Standard specified.
safelight is required for safety
reasons, use KODAK No. 3 Green
Safelight Filter with a maximum 7.5 Diffuse RMS granularity: Determined at a net
watt bulb at a minimum of 8 feet diffuse visual density of 1.00, using the aperture
away. indicated.

Storage Film 48-Micrometre Aperture

Keep unopened packages of films at 70°F
(21°C), at 50-percent relative humidity or below, HQ 6
and protected from radiation and x-rays. To
CS, CP 7
avoid moisture condensation on film that has
been refrigerated, do not open the package until FS 7
the film has warmed throughout to normal room
temperature (1 to 1 1/2 hours for 16 mm film, 2
to 3 hours for 35 mm film, and 4 to 6 hours for This value represents 1,000 times the standard
105 mm film). deviation of density produced by the granular
structure of the material when a uniformly
Image stability and keeping exposed and developed sample is scanned with
a densitometer calibrated to read American
These films are manufactured to ANSI and ISO Standard diffuse visual density, and having a
specifications for extended-term storage use. circular measuring aperture with the indicated
When processed as recommended, these films diameter.
meet both ANSI and ISO specifications for films
intended for long-term storage. These films have Granularity is an objective measurement of the
a Life Expectancy LE-500 rating. spatial variation of sample density that generally
correlates with graininess, which is the
ANSI/NAPM IT9.1-1996, Imaging Materials— subjective effect of the image nonuniformity upon
Processed Silver-Gelatin Type Black-and-White an observation when comparisons are made at
Film—Specifications for Stability or ISO 10602, the same density level.
Photography—Processed Silver-Gelatin Type
Black-and-White Film—Specifications for
Stability, state that for films with a Life
Expectancy LE-500, the maximum permissible
concentration of thiosulfate ion is 0.014 grams
per square metre (1.4 micrograms per square

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Broadly speaking, granularity measurements Reciprocity data
with the 48-micrometre aperture will indicate the For these microfilms, no exposure corrections
magnitude of the graininess sensation produced are required for exposure times of 1 to 1/1000-
by viewing the diffusely illuminated sample with second when processed as recommended in a
12X monocular magnification. Kodak Prostar Processor.
It should be noted that if the viewing conditions With xenon exposure, it is recommended that the
are changed from the specified conditions, the manufacturer of high intensity ultraviolet lamps
published RMS values may no longer correctly be consulted for safety information pertaining to
indicate the relative sensations of graininess ultraviolet radiation and ventilation requirements
produced by various samples. due to ozone generation.
Modulation transfer function: The MTF curve
was determined using a method similar to that Reciprocity* Speed
described in ANSI PH2.39-1977 (R1990). 1/10 1/100 1/1000 Value

Meter setting or speed value HQ (T) 0 0 0 80

For these microfilms, the value is for a 1/50- CS (T) 1/6 0 -1/6 160
second tungsten exposure calculated using the CS (X) 0 -1/4 0 N/A
formula 45/H, where H is the exposure in lux-
seconds required for a density of 1.20 above CP (T) 1/6 0 -1/6 160
minimum density with indicated processing. This CP (X) 0 -1/4 0 N/A
value can be used directly with incident-light
FS (T) 0 0 0 320
meters.
Note: This meter-setting value was chosen to T = Tungsten exposure
indicate a suitable exposure for microfilming X = Xenon exposure
applications. It cannot be compared directly with N/A = not applicable to this film
exposure indexes or other meter-setting numbers *based on processing in a Kodak Prostar Processor,
given for films used in conventional photography. correct for reciprocity failure at a density of 1.20
above minimum density

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 Characteristic curves
Kodak Imagelink FS Microfilm
Kodak Imagelink HQ Microfilm
Kodak Prostar Plus Developer, 1000F, 10 fpm; Diffuse Visual
Tungsten Exposure, 1/50 sec
3
FS Microfilm
HQ Microfilm

Density
1

0
-4.00 -3.00 -2.00 -1.00 0.00 1.00 2.00
Log Exposure (lux seconds)

Kodak Imagelink CS Microfilm Kodak Imagelink CP Microfilm

Kodak Prostar Plus Developer, 1000F, 10 fpm; Diffuse Visual Kodak Prostar Plus Developer, 1000F, 10 fpm; Diffuse Visual
Electronic Flash, 85 microseconds Tungsten Exposure, 1/1000 sec
3 3

2 2
Density
Density
y

1 1

0 0
-4.00 -3.00 -2.00 -1.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 -4.00 -3.00 -2.00 -1.00 0.00 1.00 2.00

Log Exposure (lux seconds) Log Exposure (lux seconds)

Modulation transfer function curves

Kodak Imagelink HQ, CS, CP and FS Microfilms
Tungsten; All recommended processes;
Diffuse Visual
1000
FS Microfilm
HQ Microfilm
CS Microfilm
CP Microfilm
Response (%)

100

10

1
1 10 100 1000
Spatial Frequency (cycles/mm)
Notice: While the data presented are typical of production coatings, they do not represent standards which must be met by Eastman Kodak
Company. Varying storage, exposure, and processing conditions will affect results. The company reserves the right to change and improve
the product characteristics at any time.

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 Spectral sensitivity curves

Kodak Imagelink HQ Microfilm Kodak Imagelink FS Microfilm

1.4 sec exposure; Kodak Prostar Plus Developer; 1.4 sec exposure; Kodak Prostar Plus Developer;
Diffuse Visual Diffuse Visual
2 2

exposure (ergs/sq cm) required

exposure (ergs/sq cm) required

to produce specified density)

to produce specified density)

(Sensitivity = reciprocal of
(Sensitivity = reciprocal of

1 1

Log Sensitivity
Log Sensitivity

0 0

-1 -1

D=0.6>D-min D=0.6>D-min

-2 -2
250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750

Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

Kodak Imagelink CP Microfilm Kodak Imagelink CS Microfilm

1.4 sec exposure; All Recommended Processes; 1.4 sec exposure; All Recommended Processes;
Diffuse Visual Diffuse Visual
2 2
exposure (ergs/sq cm) required

exposure (ergs/sq cm) required

to produce specified density)

to produce specified density)

(Sensitivity = reciprocal of

(Sensitivity = reciprocal of
Log Sensitivity

1 1
Log Sensitivity

0 0

-1 -1

D=1.0>D-min
D=1.0>D-min

-2 -2
250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750

Wavelength (nm) Wavelength (nm)

Notice: While the data presented are typical of production coatings, they do not represent standards which must be met by Eastman Kodak
Company. Varying storage, exposure, and processing conditions will affect results. The company reserves the right to change and improve
the product characteristics at any time.

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Ordering information: Chemicals

Chemical CAT Number Working Strength

Solutions

Microfilm DEVELOPER
AND Replenisher—
Concentrate At 1:7 yields

1 gal—4/case 177 8869 32 gal

5 gal—1 cube 190 1891 40 gal

50 gal—1 drum 190 1917 400 gal

Microfilm FIXER AND

Replenisher—Concentrate At 1:3 yields

1 gal—4/case 817 7222 16 gal

5 gal—1 cube 190 1149 20 gal

50 gal—1 drum 190 1164 200 gal

Kodak Prostar Ready-to-use

Processors: solution

Prostar Plus Developer 102 2490 4 gal

1 gal—4/case

Prostar Plus Fixer

1 gal 4/case 102 2656 4 gal

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) on the chemicals (only) are available by calling: 1-800-242-2424, extension 43. You will
need to supply KODAK CAT numbers of the chemicals for which you need MSDSs. Material Safety Data Sheets for the actual
working solutions and caution labels for the processor tanks are also available by calling the same number.

Ordering information: Microfilms

Imagelink CS Microfilm

Code Mil Format Spec Desc #/Case CAT No.

3453 2.5 16 mm x 215 ft 407 Type B plastic core, bulk bag 20 883 7585
16 mm x 215 ft 615 R-186 Black plastic spool 20 886 9349
16 mm x 420 ft 407 Type B plastic core 20 169 7531
16 mm x 480 ft 641 R-104 Plastic spool/square hole 20 176 7367
16 mm x 1025 ft 407 Type B plastic core 20 841 1100
16 mm x 1025 ft 642J Type T plastic core 20 137 8041
16 mm x 1025 ft 607 Type T plastic core 20 805 3514
16 mm x 1025 ft 648N B-Core: Scanner-Pack B Cartridge 10 843 0696
16 mm x 2000 ft 607 Type N plastic core 10 830 2713

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Ordering information: Microfilms (continued)
Imagelink HQ Microfilm

Code Mil Format Spec Desc #/Case CAT No.

1461 5 16 mm x 100 ft 615 R-186 Black plastic spool 20 822 3232
35 mm x 100 ft 425 R-200 Black plastic spool 20 840 3594
105 mm x 30.5 m 832 S-126 Metal spool: In bag, box 853 7946
105 mm x 180 ft 832 S-126 Metal spool: In bag, box 4 834 6512
105 mm x 200 ft 827 UU Core: Roomlight load 8 130 0375
105 mm x 200 ft 906 UU Core: Bulk in a bag 8 163 1027
2461 4 16 mm x 40 m 615 R-186 Black plastic spool 20 158 1263
16 mm x 600 ft 482 T-Core: COM-Pack Cartridge 10 807 9352
16 mm x 600 ft 682 T-Core: COM-Pack 10 828 8151
35 mm x 1000 ft 756 U-Core: Bag 10 808 5243
35 mm x 40 m 425 R-200 Black plastic spool 20 803 7863
3461 2.5 16 mm x 215 ft 407 B-Core: Scanner-Pack B Cartridge 20 811 9182
Thin
Base 16 mm x 215 ft 615 R-186 Black plastic spool 20 845 1502
16 mm x 215 ft 490 R-186 Black plastic spool 20 812 9884
16 mm x 420 ft 407 B-Core: Bulk Pack 20 815 4296
16 mm x 1025 ft 407 B-Core: Scanner-Pack B Cartridge 20 123 4368
16 mm x 1025 ft 642J T-Core: Bulk in a bag 20 156 5779
16 mm x 1025 ft 648N B-Core: Scanner-Pack B Cartridge 10 156 8849

Imagelink CP Microfilm

Code Mil Format Spec Desc #/Case CAT No.

3450 2.5 16 mm x 215 ft 615 R-186 Black plastic spool 20 154 1457
16 mm x 420 ft 407 Type B plastic core 20 869 4903
16 mm x 480 ft 641 R-204 Plastic spool/square hole 20 170 8320
16 mm x 1025 ft 407 Type B plastic core 10 884 5026

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Ordering information: Microfilms (continued)
Imagelink FS Microfilm

Code Mil Format Spec Desc #/Case CAT No.

1455 5 16 mm x 100 ft 615 R-186 Black plastic spool 20 833 0896

16 mm x 100 ft 603 R-186 Black plastic spool; 1 Perf: B wind 20 838 6047
16 mm x 164 ft 641 R-204 Black plastic spool/square hole 20 159 7095

3455 2.5 16 mm x 50 ft 444 R-236 Plastic spool 20 815 0393

16 mm x 100 ft 615 R-186 Black plastic spool 165 9242
16 mm x 103 ft 444 R-236 Plastic spool 20 836 6882
16 mm x 215 ft 615 R-186 Black plastic spool 20 826 5779
16 mm x 215 ft 407 Type B plastic core 20 817 5259
16 mm x 420 ft 642J Type T plastic core 20 146 4148
16 mm x 420 ft 407 Type B plastic core 20 830 1475
16 mm x 420 ft 648N B-Core: Scanner-Pack B Cartridge 10 125 6429
16 mm x 480 ft 641 R-204 Plastic spool/square hole 20 158 9886
16 mm x 500 m 439 Type N plastic core 10 173 3872
16 mm x 500 m 607 Type N plastic core 10 823 7356
16 mm x 1025 ft 642J Type T plastic core 20 811 0520
16 mm x 1025 ft 607 Type N plastic core 20 830 2432
16 mm x 1025 ft 648N B-Core: Scanner-Pack B Cartridge 10 103 8991

READ THIS 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 EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
directly to a particular box or roll of photographic
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Kodak Imagelink HQ, CS, CP and FS Microfilms Kodak Publication No. D-30
CAT No. 872 3611, 3/98 Printed in U.S.A. ©Eastman Kodak Company, 1998