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Response to What Kodak 400 B&W to use...Tri-x , T-max or 400+ ?

from Michael Goldfarb (mgoldfar@mobius-inc.com)
Tri-X is a 1957 Chevy. (Classic, dependable, beautiful.)

T-Max 400 is a 1986 Taurus. (Catchy new very-hyped design, but only slightly better mileage, and a definitely few bugs to be worked out in future models that aren't immediately obvious.)

Black&White+ is any current smaller SUV. (Superficially appears to be a real heavy-duty truck, but really isn't - reasonably dependable, can definitely be fun and will get you around, but eats more gas than you might think, and it's a totally new model, so you really don't know how it will stand up to the years.)

Personally, I have made zillions of great shots on Tri-X, and was very underwhelmed with T-Max 400 (while SLIGHTLY sharper than Tri-X, I found it equally grainy, with far too much contrast for my taste), and have no personal experience with the chromogenics, 'cause I have a standing darkroom and fresh D-76 I can use whenever I need... But if YOU aren't developing the film yourself (or having a trusted friend or pro lab you absolutely trust do it), Black&White+ may be the best choice for YOU...

There's nothing wrong with new technology, but is anybody going to be holding nationwide conventions for Nissan Pathfinders in 40 years?!?

(posted 8762 days ago)

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