Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/09/17

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Subject: Re: OFF TOPIC. Help with low light b/w and Tmax
From: Edward Meyers <aghalide@panix.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Sep 1997 20:26:31 -0400 (EDT)

On Thu, 18 Sep 1997, Hamlet wrote:

> 
> Hello Luggers, 
> 
> Is there anyone who can help me? I have tried using T-max 400 under low
> light conditions, rated at 800 and developed in T-max or HC-110. The
> negatives I get have very course grain and also high contrast. I would like
> to have more tones in my prints. With regards only to Tmax 400, is there
> any way I can do this? 
> 
> --adi
> 
> 
The simple solution is to shoot with Kodak P3200 film because
when you push T-Max 400, as with most films, you loose shadow
detail and when you increase development you increase contrast.
Ed