[Leica] Black and White C41 Film

[nicholsj at edge.net (Jim Nichols)]

Max,

Thanks for the references.  I examined them and will try to locate a local
source so that I can give BW400CN a try.  It sounds interesting.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN


> [Original Message]
> From: Max Weisenfeld <max_weisenfeld@verizon.net>
> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
> Date: 9/22/2004 4:45:09 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Black and White C41 Film
>
> 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?i
d=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
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