Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nathan Wajsman wrote to John Coan, in part: "The "color B&W" stuff, i.e. Ilford XP2 Super or Kodak T400CN is convenient as you can have it developed anywhere but it is not true B&W." ******* Like John, I used to develop and print my own Tri-X and Pan-X but can no longer find the time. I'm not sure what makes "true B&W," but I use Ilford XP2 Super a lot, and love it. Great contrast and fine grain. The negs sure look B&W to me. I think the lab uses Fuji/Konica chemicals and paper. They print 3X5 on regular B&W paper and 4X6 and larger on color paper. I actually prefer the color paper mostly; the images are somehow more striking. I suppose it's mostly greater contrast. I also like having negs and prints back in an hour. I'd advise giving it a try, John; not much to lose. OTOH, I've has very bad luck with the Kodak stuff (developed and printed by a lab using Kodak supplies). More like "yellow&brown" than B&W. Matt Barker