T-Max 400 (v2)

[chris_livsey]

If this link has been posted I must have missed it so here goes.
This is a link to a podcast.
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After meeting both John Sexton and Scott DiSabato at the 2007 Photoplus Expo in New York, I sit down with them and discuss the introduction of the new T-MAX-400 B&W film. John goes into some detail regarding the films ability and his impressions from use.

As more and more digital cameras are introduced, I wanted to find what Kodak’s thinking was in introducing a new film and who the possible users are. Also, John discusses his workflow with the film and how and why he uses film for his work. A fascinating chat with two ends of the spectrum—a film manufacturer and a film user.
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http://media.libsyn.com/media/imagin..._Interview.mp3

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Photo News Today Blog Archive Kodak - Interview with John Sexton and Kodak’s Scott DiSabato - New Kodak T-MAX-400

[Rolo]

Chris,

many thanks for listing this.

Really enjoyed listening to it.

Rolo

[Adrian Lord]

thank you too...I ve downloaded it and will listen later.

[Photoskeptic]

View Camera magazine did a comparison on this new film. It's in the bookstores now. I believe their conclusion was that it is a big improvement with little grain.

[christer]

I myself compared this film with the old TMY (and also TMX and Tri-X).

Yes, it is the word's sharpest. As it says on the box.

Nice even grain, yes, TMX has less grain, but looks soft in comparison. Tri-X has much more grain and less homogenous

And it pushes well too.

A real FILM-film

Try it, you will be pleasantly surprised.

[chris_livsey]

Thanks guys.
It is a longish listen in this soundbite world but welcome for that and so refreshing to hear such positive comments about film and inspiring enthusiasm.
Perhaps only the coment about "there is nothing wrong with 35mm that 4x5 can't fix" makes it uneasy listening for a Leica owner.

[Photoskeptic]

Chris, my latest purchase is a 612 and a whole bunch of film. My M8 will make a good meter for it

[chris_livsey]

Originally Posted by Photoskeptic

Chris, my latest purchase is a 612 and a whole bunch of film. My M8 will make a good meter for it

nice. lens/es ?

I must say I fancy the Alpa 12TC ( I can put my P20 on for polaroid like previews )

[Photoskeptic]

Chris, I would love an Alpa 12TC. They wanted $7500!! I've already spent that much on another camera, . I got my 612 with a 65 f4 Nikkor, rated a 5 by Bjorn Rorslett. Probably add a 150 next.

[chris_livsey]

They are beautiful but you need to add grips/finders etc to the price . I think the apo digitar range is getting the best feedback as I read but the Nikkor is no slouch. Enjoy.

[Photoskeptic]

Apologies to all. I did not mean to hijack this thread. I've ordered the new T-Max 400, but not for the 612, for my M3. I can't wait to try it out and see how it compares to Tri-X. By all feedback so far, it would appear as if we have a new street-shooting film. Could this mean the future for Tri-X is limited?

[christer]

Originally Posted by Photoskeptic

Could this mean the future for Tri-X is limited?

No, people are reluctant to switch from one brand of film to another. Generally that makes sense. But not always ;-)