Need Advice on B&W films

["N.Sekha" <natasha@buycomputer.com>]

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Hi,

I really enjoy using my M6 which I acquired recently. The 35/1.4 Asph =
Summilux is the sharpest and most contrasty lens that I have ever come =
across.

I now want to start shooting B&W again, after some 15 years. I have some =
questions which I hope someone can hopefully answer:-

1) Which is the best slow film? Tech Pan, Agfa Pan 25 or anything else?

2) Which is the best medium speed film (100 ASA)? Is it T-Max 100, =
Ilford Delta 100, Plus X or anything else?

3) Which is the best fast speed film (400+ ASA)? Tri-X? Whab about C-41 =
T-Max400CN?

I want to able to use one each from the above three and then stick with =
those, so that I can learn them. In each case I am looking for the best =
in sharpness, good contrast, fine grain and not too difficult =
development.

4) I hope to buy film in bulk. Is it easy to load myself?

5) Will I need three different bulk loaders if I am using three =
different films? Or can one just easily change the film in a loader?

6) Does one need to keep B&W film refrigerated?

7) How long will unexposed B&W film last with or without refrigeration?

8) I have seen that all bulk loaders are for 100 ft rolls of film. But =
Tech Pan is available in only 150 ft rolls. So how does one get around =
that problem?

9) Which developers are better powder or liquid?

10) Do developers and other chemicals need to be refrigerated?

11) How long do they last?

I am sorry for so many questions!

Thanks

Natasha

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