Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]snipped: >I've been using a lot of 35mm Kodak T400CN lately. But for you MF folks, it >now comes in 220 Pro Packs. I shot some 220 over the weekend and processed >it last night. I really like this stuff (35mm & 220.) Wide ASA latitude >(meaning it is difficult to make a mistake) and wide latitude in >processing. Very pushable. The negatives are always easily printable, very >fine grain, and sharp. It seems to be very difficult to block-up the >highlights into oblivion. Likewise, there always seems to be some shadow >density, regardless of the scene dynamic range and brightness. I'm getting >addicted to this stuff. > >FWIW, > >Jim Jim, Tell more about processing this stuff. Especially the pushing part. I had my first C41 processing adventure last week. All Ilford XP2 film - came out fine but there were some adventures in using my Jobo CPE2. All the reasons you gave above are why I like XP2 so much. I might try T400 again when I hear your details. Henry Ambrose