Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Calumet has BW400CN in stock. I just received a large order. Eric ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Nichols" <nicholsj@edge.net> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 9:40 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Black and White C41 Film > Max, > > Thanks for the references. I examined them and will try to locate a local > source so that I can give BW400CN a try. It sounds interesting. > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Max Weisenfeld <max_weisenfeld@verizon.net> >> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Date: 9/22/2004 4:45:09 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Black and White C41 Film >> >> Jim, >> >> Kodak consumer films: >> > http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=2/3/9/543&pq-locale=en_ > US >> Kodak Pro films: >> > http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/blackWhiteIndex.jhtml?i > d=0.1.18.14.21&lc=en >> >> BW400CN (and Ilford XP2, for that matter) are very different critters > than >> silver films. The C-41 films, in my experience, yield less contrast and >> edge sharpness, and more shadow detail when handled well. They have a >> smooth transition from light to dark that I like for portraits, and often >> less grain in low-light (IMHO). My work is not the best example of the >> abilities though. Take a look at Graham's: >> http://www.geebeephoto.com/html/l10.html (the T400CN he uses is the >> previous version of BW400CN, he must have a big freezer). >> >> Max >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Jim Nichols" <nicholsj@edge.net> >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 12:36 PM >> Subject: RE: [Leica] Black and White C41 Film >> >> >> > Dan, >> > >> > My experience with C41 film has been limited to Kodak BW400-2, the >> > comsumer >> > film available at Wal-Mart. In some instances, it appears to offer >> > less >> > contrast and more bland images than I recall from my years of using >> > silver-based film. I was just looking for comments from others about >> > their >> > experiences with this type of film. I have actually made a few very > good >> > images with the film, so my problem may stem more from my technique >> > than >> > from the film. >> > I was also curious about the differences in Kodak films of this type. > Do >> > you know of a reference website that explains the various films and > their >> > intended uses? >> > >> > Jim Nichols >> > >> > >> >> [Original Message] >> >> From: Dan Colucci <colucci@thehearth.org> >> >> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> >> Date: 9/22/2004 7:17:25 AM >> >> Subject: RE: [Leica] Black and White C41 Film >> >> >> >> James - I have read your comments twice - what are you saying ? I >> >> find >> >> Kodak Portra BW400, used in contrasty lighting, is just superb with >> >> final tonal range and superb detail...Edge sharpness is lacking, but I >> >> enjoy the smooth tonality, especially for portraits >> >> >> >> Dan >> >> www.antiquecameras.net >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> >> From: lug-bounces+colucci=thehearth.org@leica-users.org >> >> [mailto:lug-bounces+colucci=thehearth.org@leica-users.org] On Behalf >> >> Of >> >> JAMES NICHOLS >> >> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 1:27 PM >> >> To: LUG@Leica-Users.org >> >> Subject: [Leica] Black and White C41 Film >> >> >> >> Comparing results with C41 B&W to the results I got with Plus-X, Super >> >> XX, and Tri-X in the 1950s and 60s when I had my own darkroom, I have >> >> been somewhat disappointed. Though, without a darkroom, it appears to >> >> be the most convenient way to shoot B&W. However, after pulling the >> >> image below from a cluttered negative taken amid the confusion of a >> >> wedding rehearsal supper, I find that, if I do my job, the film will >> >> take care of itself. The image shows the bride-to-be, my > granddaughter, >> >> in a reflective mood after a busy day, with an even busier day ahead. >> >> >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/Musings/Bride_to_Be >> >> >> >> Leica IIIf RD, Summitar 5cm f/2.0 >> >> Exposure 1/50 at f/2.8 >> >> Kodak BW400-2 >> >> >> >> >> >> JAMES NICHOLS >> >> nicholsj@edge.net >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Leica Users Group. >> >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Leica Users Group. >> >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > >> > >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Leica Users Group. >> > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >