Brian E. Chilson
(K=-474) - Comment Date 5/27/2006
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T-max was supposed to be the finer grained alternative to Tri-X when it was released back in the mid 80's. My opinion is that Tri-X just celebrated it's 50th aniversary for a good reason - it has beatiful tone and a nice grain - you can push it well and processed in almost anything it is beautiful - although D-76 or X-tol or even the t-max developer work wonderfully - tmax developer has the advantage of being a liquid - but I like d-76.
T-max film can be tricky to get the process down just right - if you read the liturature Kodak gives you'll see that Kodak recomends an higher that average temperature of around 70 or 72 deg F. as opposed to 68 with most of their other films. plus the film is finer grained than tri-x so if you want that grainy effect - which I love- i'd go with tri-x.
just one guys opinion hope it helps.
Brian
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Howie Mudge
(K=27933) - Comment Date 5/28/2006
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Thanks Brian this is exactly the answer I was looking for. I'll be ordering some Tri-x very shortly and as you say, 50 years is a long time to last :)
Im definately going for the grainy effect. If I want an almost grain free film I would use Neopan 100. However, I want that gritty grainy feel.
Your response has really been extremely helpful. Many thanks
Howie
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Helen Bach
(K=2331) - Comment Date 5/28/2006
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Howie,
What developer are you thinking of using to get a contrasty, grainy effect? I used to use D-76 1+3 for about 45' with no agitation after the first minute, with the Tri-X rated at 1600. I'll post some examples if you are interested. Rodinal is also worth trying with Tri-X if you want crisp grain.
Best,
Helen
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Howie Mudge
(K=27933) - Comment Date 5/30/2006
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Thanks for the help Helen. To be honest, I haven't worked on developing the negatives myself as yet. I was introduced to photography through the digital format but I have since bought an eos 3, 1N and I am now working with film. I normally send the film away to get developed for me by a couple of labs.
I am looking into getting onto a course which will teach me how to develop my own negatives.
I would love to see some examples of Tri-X rated at iso 1600.
Thank you for your time and help
Howie
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Chuck Freeman
(K=13616) - Comment Date 5/31/2006
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Tri X 400, Neopan 400. Tmax Yook!
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Original "Slightly " Faded Color in 1980 shot. Very little P/S.
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