Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/07

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Black and white -- point me in the right direction
From: Guy Bennett <gbennett@lainet.com>
Date: Mon, 7 May 2001 07:31:52 -0700
References: <200105061956.PAA23277@tigercat.pwj.com>
 
Derek asked:

>Are there any 400 speed films that compare favorably to HP5+?  100 Speed
>films better than Delta 100?


If you're looking at different 400s, try Agfapan 400. It's a great, fine
grain film that works beautifully with XTOL 1:3 (as I'm finding out). I
also use HP5+ and have used Delta 400 quite a bit, but IMO, if you're after
fine grain and smooth tonal gradation, you'd be hard pressed to find a
better film than the Agfa.

Guy