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Originally Posted by PATB
I got into black and white photography with the purchase of my MP a little over a year ago. Since then, I have shot 100+ rolls of Tri-X. I love the look and, most importantly, the fact that I can get a printable photo even when the exposure is not precise due to lack of time to meter or lack of metering skill on my part. My only complaint is the grain sometimes get a bit much, especially when scanning with my Coolscan V or enlarging onto 11x14 bw paper.
I have tried a few rolls of Delta 400 and the new T-MAX 400. While they do not have the "classic look" of Tri-X, they don't have much grain either. And I find them easier to scan, which is important to me for vacation shots because my family loves photobooks. So for my next vacation, I am planning on bringing either the Delta or the T-Max. My only concern is that I am not sure of their exposure latitude; I don't have much experience with them compared to Tri-X. More specifically, my question is whether the Delta and T-max require more precise metering compared to good ol' Tri-X. I am not an experienced photographer, so this is a concern to me especially when taking pictures on the run.
Any thoughts on this will be greatly appreciated.
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Don't worry about exposure latitude too much.I understand you are changing films because of grain..I suggest you first follow some of the advice here i.e overexposing slightly and underdeveloping.You will then see what TriX is capable of regarding smooth tones and fine grain and excellent sharpness.
If you do decide to change film then the latitude is similar for most 400 rated films today, no big deal within a stop.
good luck
andy