James Mitchell Posted April 10, 2007 Share #21 Posted April 10, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ilford Delta 400 or Tri-X. For portraits, Ilford HP5+ and XP2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 10, 2007 Posted April 10, 2007 Hi James Mitchell, Take a look here Favourite 400 ASA B/W film?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Machaon Posted April 10, 2007 Share #22 Posted April 10, 2007 HP 5 + : nice grain & contrast, good res Fuji : wonderful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
square_one Posted April 10, 2007 Share #23 Posted April 10, 2007 Keep it simple. 400TX. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted April 10, 2007 Author Share #24 Posted April 10, 2007 Thanks for the replies. I have mostly used Tri-X and HP-5 before but today I bought a bunch of others based on your recommendations. Gunnar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountaineer-American Posted April 11, 2007 Share #25 Posted April 11, 2007 Tri-X. Been using it 40 years or so. Tri-X photographs have a "look" that I like, no other film has this look. Today's new, improved film is inferior to the earlier version but still it is forgiving & I am used to it & get good results with Leica cameras. "Don't start vast projects with half-vast ideas." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dseelig Posted April 11, 2007 Share #26 Posted April 11, 2007 Neopan 400 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sender Posted April 11, 2007 Share #27 Posted April 11, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Tri-X . . . but I always preferred the finer grain of the slower Plus-X Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick De Marco Posted April 11, 2007 Share #28 Posted April 11, 2007 I recently discovered, and fell in love with Neopan 400. Here's why: http://www.pbase.com/nickdemarco/reportage Anyone think i should be using something else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
echorec Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share #29 Posted April 11, 2007 Great pictures Nick! Gonna try Neopan too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amorteguy Posted April 12, 2007 Share #30 Posted April 12, 2007 Tri-X pulled to 200 (dev'd D76 1:1). I tried Tmax and was not impressed (a limited trial, yes.) I have rarely shot Tri-X at 400. I should give that another go sometime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisweeks Posted April 12, 2007 Share #31 Posted April 12, 2007 ilford delta 400. scans nice, too. don't like hp5 much, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
diegocentrico Posted April 12, 2007 Share #32 Posted April 12, 2007 Ilford XP2 and Delta 400. other not-400ISO: Agfa APX 100 and Agfa Scala 200 [the best!] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Metroman Posted April 13, 2007 Share #33 Posted April 13, 2007 Rollei Retro 400 and XP2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_j Posted April 15, 2007 Share #34 Posted April 15, 2007 Greetings- I just love Tri-X and Rodinal (1 : 50 as 1:25 produces too much fog). I have also had great resuts with X-Tol 1 : 1 which is easier to come by these days but I still give the nod to Rodinal for its sharp, chrisp images. HP5 Plus with Rodianl 1:25 has also pleased me but Tri X seems to provide more of a three dimensional effect. The hp5/rod combo required approx 11 minutes @ 68' F in my darkroom (enlarger/lens/water/therometer). The grain and tonalities were finer/smoother than Tri-X but I still prefer the overall vibe of Tri-X. FP4 is also in my "hall of fame." It's really nice to see dialog on film in this digital age. One thing about film/darkroom and Leica M, it's more about great images than the next upgrade to software/CPU/memory/OS/HD/HDcache/video card/2 core/4 core dual two core/ dual 4 core/camera firmware and muli-threaded conflicts etc etc. As I try to make "cents" of the digital thing, my M-6's/darkroom function as always. guess I'm really going to learn the meaning of policical correct now! My Best! John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted April 15, 2007 Share #35 Posted April 15, 2007 John, any chance of seeing an upload example of what you are talking about? Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucklik Posted April 15, 2007 Share #36 Posted April 15, 2007 It's really nice to see dialog on film in this digital age. One thing about film/darkroom and Leica M, it's more about great images than the next upgrade to software/CPU/memory/OS/HD/HDcache/video card/2 core/4 core dual two core/ dual 4 core/camera firmware and muli-threaded conflicts etc etc. I agree. I'm still hesitating between TX and HP5. Because I'm shooting a lot indoors I often push the TX to ISO 1600, (Rodinal 1+50 22 min @ 20C° °agitate every 5 minutes for 5 seconds) this gives me better detail in the shadows compared to Delta 3200 @ ISO 1600 developped in LC29. 28mm ASPH cron 1/30 @ f2 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/20983-favourite-400-asa-bw-film/?do=findComment&comment=228804'>More sharing options...
Ced777 Posted May 5, 2007 Share #37 Posted May 5, 2007 Neopan 400 for a modern feel. HP5+ for an older style. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telewatt Posted May 5, 2007 Share #38 Posted May 5, 2007 Neopan 400 + EMOFIN.... ..killer combination.. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! regards, Jan Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! regards, Jan ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/20983-favourite-400-asa-bw-film/?do=findComment&comment=246471'>More sharing options...
Ced777 Posted May 5, 2007 Share #39 Posted May 5, 2007 Schockingly good, Jan! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoskeptic Posted May 5, 2007 Share #40 Posted May 5, 2007 XP2, Tri-X when I not po'd at Kodak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.