Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/25
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Yes, I agree with you about TMax. I just don't like the "clumps" of grain and
the contrast. Of course it could be me but I don't think so. I prefer the
Delta films shot at around 60% of the ISO ratings and developed in Xtol at
around 75% of the recommended times. Typically the grain is so tight that I
have difficulty focusing with a grain magnifier. 35mm negatives act like 6x6
negatives. Very happy with it.
Bob Bedwell
<< >My questions are:
>
>-1 Do I really need to overexpose a film to get the best result? (e.g.
>TMax 100, shot at
> 64 ISO)
I find T-Max to be an awful film and while overexposure will
"reduce" grain the other effect is the increased contrast. Good or bad
depending on your tastes.
My preferences for B&W film is Fuji Neopan. Depending on the "NEED"
I also use Agfa B&W film. The 25ASA is stunning.
I am not a avid B&W shooter but this is a film I have had no problems with
and the tonal range in very good.
It works well in T-Max developer (very convienient) and finer
results with Rodinal. I just use the normanl developing instructions and
hand processed.
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