HARMAN Phoenix II is our 2nd generation ISO 200, C41 process, color negative film. It can be used for any photographic subject with results dependent on ambient lighting conditions, color palette, and exposure accuracy. Best results are typically obtained outdoors whilst metering for the mid-tones. On bright days, use of a UV filter will improve color and clarity. Some adjustment of standard scanning parameters is advised to achieve the best results.
HARMAN Phoenix II is easily processed in C41 photo chemicals. The best overall results are generally obtained between EI 100 and EI 200 depending on scene brightness and contrast. Some exposure bracketing is advised particularly with high brightness scenes or more challenging exposure conditions. HARMAN Phoenix II film is coated on 0.125mm/5-mil acetate base and is available in 36 exposure ISO 200 DX coded cassettes suitable for all 35mm cameras and in 120 Roll film format, edge numbered 1 to 19.
How Does Phoenix II Compare With Phoenix I ?
Compared to the original Phoenix film, Phoenix II has a more normal contrast, color balance and finer grain. It also has a wider exposure latitude and is more flexible and less radical than original Phoenix, yet still offers a different look and feel to mainstream color films and should still be considered a creative, experimental film.
The film can exhibit halation in high contrast lighting and lack of an orange mask means the color rendition can be unusual compared with an established color film. Negatives have a purplish appearance when processed in standard C41 chemicals, this is normal.
Exposure Rating
HARMAN Phoenix II film has a speed rating of ISO 200/24 Degree (200ASA, 24DIN, EI 200) to daylight. The speed rating was measured using standard C41 processing and the ISO standard method. Practical evaluations have shown that the film works best in the range EI 100-200. We recommend bracketing your exposures initially to find out the best settings that work for you.
Spectral Sensitivity
Wedge spectrogram to tungsten light (2856K).
Filter Factors
HARMAN Phoenix II film may be used with all types of filters (e.g., Polarizing or neutral density filters) in the usual way. Follow the instructions given by the filter manufacturer.
Making Long Exposures
For exposures between 1 and 1/10 000 second, no adjustments are needed for reciprocity law failure. When exposures longer than 1 second are given, HARMAN Phoenix II, along with other films, needs to be given more exposure than indicated by a meter.
Processing
HARMAN Phoenix II film is processed in the standard C41 color negative film process. This film can be processed alongside all makes of color negative film.
Safelight recommendations
Handle HARMAN Phoenix II film in total darkness.
C41 type processing
HARMAN Phoenix II film is fully compatible with C41 type processing chemicals, both replenished (e.g. in dip and dunk or roller transport processors) and unreplenished (e.g. in spiral tanks or with Jobo one-shot rotary processing). The film can be put through standard C41 lines with no adjustment to processing speed, temperature, or replenishment rates.
Drying
If processing by hand and to avoid drying marks, use a clean squeegee or chamois cloth to wipe the film before hanging it to dry. Dry the film at 30-40 Degree C/86-104 Degree F in a drying cabinet or at room temperature in a clean dust-free area. Machine processing - use default C41 machine settings.
Push processing
Push processing is not recommended for HARMAN Phoenix II.
Storage
For immediate use, store HARMAN Phoenix II in a cool (10-20 Degree C/50-68 Degree F), dry place in its original packaging. HARMAN Phoenix II may be stored in a fridge/freezer but allow plenty of time for the film to acclimatize prior to use.
HARMAN Phoenix II is easily processed in C41 photo chemicals. The best overall results are generally obtained between EI 100 and EI 200 depending on scene brightness and contrast. Some exposure bracketing is advised particularly with high brightness scenes or more challenging exposure conditions. HARMAN Phoenix II film is coated on 0.125mm/5-mil acetate base and is available in 36 exposure ISO 200 DX coded cassettes suitable for all 35mm cameras and in 120 Roll film format, edge numbered 1 to 19.
How Does Phoenix II Compare With Phoenix I ?
Compared to the original Phoenix film, Phoenix II has a more normal contrast, color balance and finer grain. It also has a wider exposure latitude and is more flexible and less radical than original Phoenix, yet still offers a different look and feel to mainstream color films and should still be considered a creative, experimental film.
The film can exhibit halation in high contrast lighting and lack of an orange mask means the color rendition can be unusual compared with an established color film. Negatives have a purplish appearance when processed in standard C41 chemicals, this is normal.
Exposure Rating
HARMAN Phoenix II film has a speed rating of ISO 200/24 Degree (200ASA, 24DIN, EI 200) to daylight. The speed rating was measured using standard C41 processing and the ISO standard method. Practical evaluations have shown that the film works best in the range EI 100-200. We recommend bracketing your exposures initially to find out the best settings that work for you.
Spectral Sensitivity
Wedge spectrogram to tungsten light (2856K).
Filter Factors
HARMAN Phoenix II film may be used with all types of filters (e.g., Polarizing or neutral density filters) in the usual way. Follow the instructions given by the filter manufacturer.
Making Long Exposures
For exposures between 1 and 1/10 000 second, no adjustments are needed for reciprocity law failure. When exposures longer than 1 second are given, HARMAN Phoenix II, along with other films, needs to be given more exposure than indicated by a meter.
Processing
HARMAN Phoenix II film is processed in the standard C41 color negative film process. This film can be processed alongside all makes of color negative film.
Safelight recommendations
Handle HARMAN Phoenix II film in total darkness.
C41 type processing
HARMAN Phoenix II film is fully compatible with C41 type processing chemicals, both replenished (e.g. in dip and dunk or roller transport processors) and unreplenished (e.g. in spiral tanks or with Jobo one-shot rotary processing). The film can be put through standard C41 lines with no adjustment to processing speed, temperature, or replenishment rates.
Drying
If processing by hand and to avoid drying marks, use a clean squeegee or chamois cloth to wipe the film before hanging it to dry. Dry the film at 30-40 Degree C/86-104 Degree F in a drying cabinet or at room temperature in a clean dust-free area. Machine processing - use default C41 machine settings.
Push processing
Push processing is not recommended for HARMAN Phoenix II.
Storage
For immediate use, store HARMAN Phoenix II in a cool (10-20 Degree C/50-68 Degree F), dry place in its original packaging. HARMAN Phoenix II may be stored in a fridge/freezer but allow plenty of time for the film to acclimatize prior to use.
