I tend to think of T-Max 400 as pretty contrasty stuff. In fact, I prefer to use it in situations where I want to boost contrast, and I tend to avoid using it in full sun. I think it's a much maligned film that has some wonderful qualities. For one, I can get a true EI of 400 out of it with PMK.(posted 8515 days ago)I don't use T-Max 100 very much, so I won't comment on it.