Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/09/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>On Thu, 18 Sep 1997, Hamlet wrote: >> Hello Luggers, >> >> Is there anyone who can help me? I have tried using T-max 400 under low >> light conditions, rated at 800 and developed in T-max or HC-110. The >> negatives I get have very course grain and also high contrast. I would like >> to have more tones in my prints. With regards only to Tmax 400, is there >> any way I can do this? >> >> --adi >> >> > The simple solution is to shoot with Kodak P3200 film because > when you push T-Max 400, as with most films, you loose shadow > detail and when you increase development you increase contrast. > Ed Is Fuji Neopan 1600 still available? I used to find that it gave the least build-up in highlights the least loss of shadow detail, but I haven't used it in years. > How does the Kodak T400CN compare to the Ilford XP2? I had tried the XP2, it > wasn't bad, but the emulsion seemed to be very soft. I always got it >back from > various color labs with long fine scratches on the film. > > Herman I have the same problem with all C41 films, plus I worry about the archival qualities of these films. JZ