[Leica] Re: Wedding film b/w

[Ken Wilcox <wilcox@tir.com>]

I've never found an film to me more versatile, pushable and forgiving as
Tri-X but if you are having someone else do your processing you might want
to consult with them.

Ken Wilcox

At 3:00 -0700 5/22/0, a fine scholar, Arthur Leyenberger wrote:

>It's been 25 years (OK, almost 30) since I shot b/w
>film - when I was photographer for my college
>yearbook. It was TRI-X back then, bulk loaded, and
>with minimal technique. I've been away from b/w since
>then and now am into Leica M. Hopefully my technique
>has improved too :)
>
>I'll be going to a wedding of our friend's daughter
>next month and want to shoot b/w candids (maybe a few
>posed) shots for her as a gift. I doubt if anyone else
>will be shooting b/w, so I think it might be special.
>AND I promise to stay the hell out of the way of the
>wedding photographer (I've been following that thread
>these last few weeks).
>
>So, what film should I use. I don't do my own
>developing and will take it to camera shop for pro
>developing, if needed. I think I want at least 400 if
>not 800.
>So which would work best for my situation Kodak (TMAX
>3200, TMAX 400, TRI-X 400) or Ilford (HP5, 400 Delta,
>Delta 3200) or something else. And should I push and
>if so, what push speed.
>
>I've also followed the "how can someone else recommend
>what I'll like in film" thread. This is not that kind
>of question. I just need some advise that will give me
>some success (the composition is up to me, I know) and
>that my friend's family will enjoy.
>
>Thanks as usual, LUGNUTS, for the assistance.
>.....Art in NJ, USA
>
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