Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill, Yes, I have used both Kodak's and Ilford's offerings with my M3. I prefer Ilford's version. To me, the Kodak T400CN negatives and prints are flatte= r and have an unattractive tint. In my opinion, Ilford looks much more like nor= mal B&W. NOTE: this is not based on a scientific test, just my preferences. Nathan Bill Butz wrote: > Hi All > Has anyone compared T400CN film with XP2 Super using Leica M lens.= My > M3 lens are all of older vintage and probably have less contrast than > present generation lens. I have shot a few rolls of each and tend to pr= efer > the T400CN as it seems to have better separation in the high values. Th= e > skin tones are very smooth and the two stops added speed is great for > outdoor portraits in natural light. Your comments please .Bill - -- Nathan Wajsman Manager, Commercial Management AT&T-Unisource Communications Services v.o.f. 1945 Chauss=E9e de Wavre, 1160 Brussels, BELGIUM Tel. +32 2 676 3683 (Brussels) or +31 23 569 7516 (Hoofddorp) Fax +32 2 676 3874 (Brussels) or +31 23 569 7533 (Hoofddorp) Mobile +32 75 494 102 E-mail: nathan.wajsman@euronet.be