Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/09/18

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Subject: Re: Leica-Users List Digest V1 #649
From: Jim Zietz <jzietz@unix1.sncc.lsu.edu>
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 1997 08:02:11 -0500

>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

Is Fuji Neopan 1600 still available? I used to find that it gave the least
build-up in highlights the least loss of shadow detail, but I haven't used
it in years.


> How does the Kodak T400CN compare to the Ilford XP2?  I had tried the XP2, it
> wasn't bad, but the emulsion seemed to be very soft.  I always got it
>back from
> various color labs with long fine scratches on the film.
>
> Herman

I have the same problem with all C41 films, plus I worry about the archival
qualities of these films.


JZ