Kodak 7242
Ektachrome EF (tungsten)
Color/B&W: Color
Type: Reversal
Usage: Camera
Balance: Tungsten
ASA/EI: 125 (tungsten) / 80 (daylight) (w/ 85B filter)
Process: ME-4
Edge coding: EKTACHROME EFB
Introduced: 1966
Discontinued: 1984
Antecedent: Replacement: None/Unknown
Usage Notes
"Universal color reversal film balanced for tungsten light. Replaces ER Film. Color rendition more brilliant and more saturated; vastly improved granularity and sharpness. Can be used indoors without a filter, or outdoors under daylight conditions with an 85 or 85N (85 and neutral density) filter for conversion to proper color balance and exposure. May be rated at 250 with little loss in quality. Will yield amazingly good images at 500 and 1000. Compensation for other indices is made by varying time in first developer. Ideal for color television news coverage and other difficult low-level light subjects. Excellent for available light sports, industrial and night exteriors." (American Cinematographer Manual, 1966 edition)
"Ektachrome EF tungsten film will find wide application in the industrial field for engineering sequential studies, high-speed performance evaluations, schlieren studies and general in-plant cinematography. It will also be useful for theatrical and non-theatrical work where the light level is extremely low or when extreme depth of field is called for. For single-system sound recordings or for voice-over, this superb film is available with magnetic prestriping." (American Cinematographer Manual, 1966 edition)
"This high-speed film for exposure at 3200K is useful for making industrial pictures under existing plant illumination, for nighttime sports photography and for newsreel work." (American Cinematographer Manual, 5th edition (1980))
Technical Notes
"KODAK EKTACHROME EF film, 7242. Tungsten, EI 125. Process ME-4. Replaced 7258. Discontinued 1986." (Kodak Chronology of Motion Picture Films)
Production years are from Motion Picture Film Code History document courtesy of Alan J. Masson, and may be slightly approximate. (Mark Toscano)
This stock seems to have been available in 35mm (5242), 16mm, Super 8, and 8mm formats. (Mark Toscano)
This stock number was reused by Kodak as 7242 Color Intermediate Film. (Mark Toscano)
Anecdotal Notes
None
Archival Properties
Unknown
