Tetenal C-41 kit unavailable in the UK: are there alternatives?
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I’m looking for a home C-41 colour negative developing kit in the UK. Tetenal Colortec seems to be out of stock everywhere, and I’m wondering whether this is due to a supply issue or company changes. Are there other reputable C-41 kits worth considering for a beginner?
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Tetenal filed for bankruptcy in October 2018 and was closed down by April 1st 2019.
Some of the employees have taken over the company and intend to continue production and sale under the name 'New Tetenal'. The new web shop is open for pre-orders, but they have not yet made any statements on when they are intending to deliver.
C-41 developer kits for home use are also manufactured by at least Fuji, Compard, Rollei and Cinestill, but availability from these manufacturers has also been unreliable and I am not sure which products are available in the UK.
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Yes. The shortage was likely related to Tetenal’s bankruptcy in late 2018 and closure in 2019. Some former employees reportedly took over the business under the name “New Tetenal,” with a webshop taking pre-orders, but delivery timing was unclear.
If you can’t find Tetenal, other home C-41 kits have been made by Fuji, Compard, Rollei, and Cinestill. Availability can also be inconsistent, so the best option may simply be whichever reputable C-41 kit you can reliably source in the UK.
For a beginner, the specific brand matters less than following the kit’s instructions carefully, especially for temperature control and timing. If you were hoping to follow YouTube tutorials, try to find videos for the exact kit you buy, since steps and chemistry volumes can vary slightly between brands.
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