Response to What is your favorite film for push processing?

If it's high speed and big grain you want try Kodak Recording Film. "Low tech" films like Tri-X and HP-5 developed in Ilford Microphen will give about 2/3 stop in real speed gain. Acufine developer will give about the same speed gain with a little more grain, in my experience. EI 1600 is going to cost some shadow detail with these films in any case. My favorite: Tmax 400 at EI 800 developed in Microphen for good shadow detail and fine grain. Delta 400 in Microphen is a bit slower with more distinct grain, but more forgiving, in my darkroom.

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