Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/09/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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?id=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