After my first couple of rolls of Acros, I was very impressed and eager to shoot and test it further. Unfortunately, B&H's buyers didn't seem to think it would sell, so they ordered only a nominal amount and B&H was out of it for a month.(posted 8323 days ago)Now that supply has caught up, I've been shooting it at every opportunity. I find that with each roll shot, I can't wait to develop and print it.
I can say unequivocally now, Acros is the most pleasing b&w film I have ever used. The tonality is extraordinary. It seems to combine the best of TMX's rich midrange values with Delta 100's ethereal highlight separation. Grain is tight and extremely fine--but use a high acutance developer!--and it is super sharp. I only wish it was available here in 4x5. Nonetheless, Acros' superb tonality often fools the eye and one has to examine a print carefully to determine it was made from a 35mm negative and not 4x5.
If this film does not soon become available in 4x5, I might have to finally give in and buy a 120 camera!
High praise to Fuji! Now, how about an Acros 400 ...? And please send us 4x5.