Films preferred & loved

[Kent10D]

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Everyone uses Tri-X for ISO 400 B&W?

 

I've been getting nice results with Ilford HP5+ on my Nikon Super Coolscan 5000 ED. Although Tri-X is good too. Actually, I'm having a hard time deciding which I like better.

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[Shootist]

Ok I'll chime in here.

When I do shoot film I've been using ILFORD HP5+. I use to use Tri-X but found HP5+ to be very similar and after developing the HP5+ doesn't curl/curve as much as the Tri-X. Maybe it's the developer I'm using, D76. That may sound a little dumb but I'm also using a Epson V750, about the same as the V700, and although it does a good job scanning negative, and slides, the holder for negatives is lacking and when you use negative that have a pronounced curve/curl to them it is hard to get them to set in the holder.

I also shoot XP2 and will be trying the new Kodak 400 TMAX.

[Kent10D]

I use to use Tri-X but found HP5+ to be very similar and after developing the HP5+ doesn't curl/curve as much as the Tri-X. Maybe it's the developer I'm using, D76.

 

I've found the same thing.

I don't think it's the developer (I'm currently using HC-110). The base (substrate) used for HP5+ seems to be a little thinner than the Tri-X base. Or maybe it's just a bit more supple. But you're right, it doesn't curl as ferociously as Tri-X does.

Also I think the grain of HP5+ is a bit less intrusive than Tri-X, while providing a nice texture. But of course that's just a personal preference.

[ddp]

For B&W, I'll use Kodak's C-41 400 CN at times, along with Tri-X or whatever else I feel like experimenting with. Color print - almost always Portra. I've been shooting a fair amount of K64 lately, along with the new Kodak 100GX. The 100GX is great stuff.

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[stunsworth]

If I couldn't find Tri-X I'd fall back to HP5 without a moment's hesitation. I found HP5 a little lower in contrast, but that could be due to the developer - Xtol diluted 1:3. The Efke 25 and 50 films were good in an old fashioned way.

[andybarton]

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The Efke 25 and 50 films were good in an old fashioned way.

 

"Old fashioned" will be the new fashion, going forward.

 

The future's bright. The future's black and white.

 

(Or something like that)

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Andy, and the wit keeps rolling.

[Michael-IIIf]

My favourite is one without dust.

[Confusion Circle]

I use Tri-X or HP5 with the occaisional HIE. I've just tried a roll of Fomapan 400 and the Bergger 400 films, and they are really good and cheap too! I'm also liking the look of the Rollei infrared. I shoot all of the B&W film with either a yellow or red filter and overexpose 1 stop.

[bill]

I have focussed(!) on using Kodak 400CN for the past year, in my IIIc and now in my M2. I like the results, the latitude and the convenience. I particularly like the way it handles metal reflective surfaces.

 

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Regards,

 

Bill

[abrewer]

Those are very well done Bill

 

I really like them

 

Thanks

 

Allan

[aero]

Great pictures Bill! I found Kodak 400CN yesterday and want to try it straight away. How nice to have a B/W film that can be processed in a C41 lab - I can develop on the road etc.. For most of my photos, though, I've switched to shooting Fuji or Kodak slide film. I'm fond of E200 (pushable to 800). I just hope they keep making the stuff!

 

Best,

-D

 

I have focussed(!) on using Kodak 400CN for the past year, in my IIIc and now in my M2. I like the results, the latitude and the convenience. I particularly like the way it handles metal reflective surfaces.

 

Regards,

 

Bill

[scho]

Kodak Portra 160 NC and Kodak 400CN. Both go in the same C41 soup. Both scan well and have good DR. I shoot mostly digital now with an M8, but if I'm out hiking in cold weather I take my "winter rat" (Zeiss Ikon) and these films.

[peter_n]

Bill I like your two shots a lot! I use Ilford XP2 for convenience and latitude plus it scans well. For looks I like Agfapan 100 in Rodinal and Fuji Realia.

[thomasw_]

For B+W Films, I love the following:--->

 

For slow, hi-res film:>Adox CMS 20 in Adotech 24:1

 

For 100 speed films:>Ilford Delta 100 and APX 100: both in rodinal 50:1

 

For 400 speed films:>Ilford Delta 400 in DDX 4:1 but Fuji Neopan 400 in D76 1:1

 

For colour film, there is only one that I love:--->

 

drumroll..... another drumroll.... Kodachrome 64

 

Merry Christmas my fellow film lovers!

 

[vics]

I've been enjoying Tri-x lately, but my all-time favorite is FP-4+ in D-76. Just beautiful!

Vic

[wen]

I use tri-x a lots...and also Ilford HP5 when doing portraiture...HP5 has this beautiful creamy skin tone I like

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[leicamann]

For B&W my absolute favorite is AGFA ATX 100 and 400 of course developed in Rodinal and the next would be Ilford Delta 100 Pro and 400 Pro ..easy to scan and beautiful silvery prints from these.

 

Color ..well as Andy said..Fuji Astia F and the new Fuji S series print films scan beautifully.

 

 

and of course the Portra 160 NC....

 

 

Good luck

 

Regards, Leicamann

[Camera Obscura]

For me it is the following films:

 

Velvia 50 for scenery. If you need the 100 speed, try the Velvia 100 but I stay clear of the 100F. I personally also like the Kodak E100VS if I need 100 speed films.

 

For portrait and other use I use Provia but also more and more Kodak E100G, the latter of which is a great film with pleasant warm colours. I actually tend to prefer it to the Provia which comes accross a little cooler...more blue and green tones.....

 

I have used Fuji Reala and would consider it the only colour negative film I would try. It is a good film, but slide has many advantages when scanning.

 

I have just received some free samples of the very latest Fuji 1600 speed colour negative film. I am not sure what sort of colour rendition it provides but will test in due course. Generally I stay clear of faster films....my Leica lenses are mostly fast enough to allow for that....alternatively I use a tripod.