Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]As much as I like Tri-X,if you're not going to process it yourself, I would recommend one of the chromogenic films, such as XP2 or TCN400. - -- On Mon, 22 May 2000 19:38:18 Ken Wilcox wrote: >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 >> >>__________________________________________________ >>Do You Yahoo!? >>Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. >>http://im.yahoo.com/ > > >---- >Ken Wilcox Carolyn's Personal Touch Portraits > preferred---> <wilcox@tir.com> > <kwilcox@gfn.org> > > > Get your FREE Email at http://mailcity.lycos.com Get your PERSONALIZED START PAGE at http://my.lycos.com