Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Fellow LUGnuts, I too experienced somewhat flat images with T400CN compared to Tri-X film. The TC400N was much more difficult to print. Often when I finally get to a good enlarger exposure (aperture and time), it is about the same for most of the negatives on a roll that have similar exposures. The T400CN I printed varied greatly from shot to shot even though the negatives looked about the same density. I had to use contrast grades from 3 to 4 to get more snap into the prints. I was using variable grade RC printing paper. I have since gone back to Tri-X. Funny thing about Tri-X. When I was in college 25 years ago, it was pretty grainy film. I shot a lot of Plus-X at the time because I didn't like the excessive grain. Tri-X made in 1999 looks more like Plus-X from 1975. I guess film quality has improved a bit over the years - or I'm just showing my age. Maybe I should get my eyes examined again. Happy Shooting, Richard Clompus, OD Virginia