Response to Tri-X or Tmax for beginning photo students?

IMHO, TMAX-100 is a poor choice of film for 35mm work, regardless of how careful you are with development, choice of chemistry, etc. The film has low apparant sharpness compared to other films of similar speed. With studio lighting and the right subjects it can be very good, but as a general purpose film it disappoints more often than not. I've had more success with TMAX-400- it has a very fine grain pattern, but Tri-X remains the champ in terms of latitude and a pleasing curve shape. Get and read The Film Developing Cookbook by Stephen G. Anchell & Bill Troop for a better overview.

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