Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Buzz, I found HP5+ to have great tonal range and lattitude but not the contrast of Tri-X. It has been years since I last used any Ilford film but I find their B&W RC papers to be the best available locally. They may be in receivership but I suspect most, if not all, of their best products will continue to be available with or without the Ilford name. Regards, Greg ---- Original Message ----- From: buzz.hausner@verizon.net Date: Monday, November 22, 2004 9:24 am Subject: Re: [Leica] Best 400 iso Film for Contrast? > I am surprised to hear this, I always found that HP5 had plenty of > contrast and had a somewhat wider lattitude than Tri-X. > Unfortunately, one should not grow fond of Ilford emulsions, they > will not be with us much longer. > > Buzz Hausner > > > > > From: GREG LORENZO <gregj.lorenzo@shaw.ca> > > Date: 2004/11/22 Mon AM 10:57:20 EST > > To: Leica Users Group LUG <lug@leica-users.org> > > Subject: [Leica] Best 400 iso Film for Contrast? > > > > I picked up a roll of Ilford HP5+ as the photo shop had no Tri- > X. Nice film but I found it lacking contrast. > > > > What do you use when shooting B&W 400 iso film? > > > > Regards, > > > > Greg> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >