Question:
Hi, novice photographer here. I used to shoot BW in college with Kodak Tri-X 400. I assume it is the classic BW film, and I actually liked the uniform grainy effect it had on my prints. I suspect in fact that the reason why our photo course recommended the film was because our lab was set up to exclusively develop those films. Anyway, I have two questions: 1. If I liked the Tri-X, what are my other choices, now considering for the fact that I will now have to rely on photo-labs to develop my negatives. 2. If I wanted to move onto color, what would be a good film choice to start? Please suggest both slide and print films. And please note I am a beginner. No really-long exposure shots, no extreme close ups or ultra-telescopic shots, no really fast sports shots (I don’t have the equipment). People-shots mostly, urban landscape, etc. would be my main subjects. Thanks. Jay. — ——- All of my posting related mail go to my MyDeja account. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
Response:
Kodak T-Max 400 (BW, not the CN) is fine film. It is similar to Tri-X in many resects. Kodak T-Max developer is made specifically for the T-Max films and is very easy to dispense and use at home. Spoo
Response:
For color transparancies, you will probably get a lot of recommendations for Velvia. You can certainly try that, but don’t let it send you running and screaming back to B&W. The Velvia colors are gaudy and grossly overdone. You might like it, you might not. The color chromes I like are Provia 100 for my 6×7 and, for 35mm, Elite Chrome 100 (not the "extra color" version).
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Response:
Whats wrong with Tri-X? Any lab that does BW will do it and if you like the tight sharp grain you won’t care for the mushy grain of T-max. Color is too subjective to take anyones word on. Try a few. Youll find one or two that you like. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, novice photographer here. I used to shoot BW in college with Kodak Tri-X 400. I assume it is the classic BW film, and I actually liked the uniform grainy effect it had on my prints. I suspect in fact that the reason why our photo course recommended the film was because our lab was set up to exclusively develop those films. Anyway, I have two questions: 1. If I liked the Tri-X, what are my other choices, now considering for the fact that I will now have to rely on photo-labs to develop my negatives. 2. If I wanted to move onto color, what would be a good film choice to start? Please suggest both slide and print films. And please note I am a beginner. No really-long exposure shots, no extreme close ups or ultra-telescopic shots, no really fast sports shots (I don’t have the equipment). People-shots mostly, urban landscape, etc. would be my main subjects. Thanks. Jay. — ——- All of my posting related mail go to my MyDeja account. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
Response:
No need to change BW films because of the lab. If the lab is good it will develop the film properly. Colour films are personal (just like BW). I prefer Fuji films. Fuji makes excellent slide film (Velvia is the best, but slow speed). I used to use Kodak Kodachrome, but it is not so easy to get developed in Canada. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi, novice photographer here. I used to shoot BW in college with Kodak Tri-X 400. I assume it is the classic BW film, and I actually liked the uniform grainy effect it had on my prints. I suspect in fact that the reason why our photo course recommended the film was because our lab was set up to exclusively develop those films. Anyway, I have two questions: 1. If I liked the Tri-X, what are my other choices, now considering for the fact that I will now have to rely on photo-labs to develop my negatives. 2. If I wanted to move onto color, what would be a good film choice to start? Please suggest both slide and print films. And please note I am a beginner. No really-long exposure shots, no extreme close ups or ultra-telescopic shots, no really fast sports shots (I don’t have the equipment). People-shots mostly, urban landscape, etc. would be my main subjects. Thanks. Jay. — ——- All of my posting related mail go to my MyDeja account. Share what you know. Learn what you don’t.
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