Re: [Leica] TCN400

[nbwatson@juno.com (N. B. Watson)]

I was told by a lab with a proven reputation (I am not an expert in
colour processing whatsoever) that TCN with its C-41-like orange-coloured
base makes for more consistent machine prints on mini-lab printers using
colour paper, although when printed on b&w paper that orange base acts
somewhat as a contrast-reducing filter.  Ilford, with a more b&w-like
base colour, they said is more difficult to print in the colour-paper
minilab, but the better choice for printing on conventional b&w paper. 
Anyone to either substantiate or refute that?

Regards,
NIgel

On Wed, 14 Oct 1998 06:09:35 -0700 (PDT) Stephen Kobrin
<skobrin@yahoo.com> writes:
>I have not used the Ilford film for a while but use quite a bit of
>TCN400 in my M3 and IIIF with older lenses.  I really like the
>tonality and the flowing feeling you get when you shoot portraits in
>available light. 
>
>One point about processing is important.  Unless the lab has the line
>set for TCN400 the color tint of the print can vary considerably, even
>within the same roll.  One shop that I use regularly is able to set
>their line for TCN400 and they produce consistent and reasonable
>quality B&W prints from their machine.  I think that in most
>instances, one has to take a TCN400 machine processed print as a proof
>and not judge the film from the results.  One other problem is that I
>find it much harder to "read" the negatives than with traditional B&W
>film.
>
>That being said, I do like it and use it quite a bit. Under normal
>cirumstances it makes it really easy to go "meterless" which can be
>nice with the older Leicas.
>
>Steve 
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