everheul Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>With the demise of Kodak, what are some of your favorite non-kodak films available in 35mm through sheet film???</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User_5888660 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>First off, many Kodak B&W films are still available. My favorite continues to be Tri-X. </p> <p>As for other films, Ilford has a good selection of films and great quality control. For general B&W work, the Ilford and Kodak selections are pretty interchangeable. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_waller Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>Ilford FP4 - still a classic.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everheul Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>I still have a freezer full of tri-x. I do like the ilford films too...but found my FP-4 is a little fogged, yet the higher speed tri-x isn't...go figure.</p> <p>I just dusted off my large format stuff, after a few years hiatus from film photography, and was just curious to see what everyone's favorite is these days.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starshooter Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>I'm still working on a 100 foot roll of ASA 50 film from Freestyle that dates from 1992.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_s Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>In 120, I like HP5 when I'm developing my own. Having said that, most of my black and white has been on XP2 lately, because I'm lazy.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_shriver Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>Kodak's film division is 100% safe at least through 2015, as that was the supply contract they signed post-Chapter 11 with the movie studios. I'm sure this had to do with settling their debt with the movie studios, who were one of their major creditors, as they were all owed huge amounts of rebates based on volumes purchased.<br> Something like 80 to 90% of Kodak's film sales are to the studios.<br> Kodak is looking for some other company to handle still film marketing, which would be a plus, because they are incompetent at it.<br> I personally am quite impressed with the newest TMAX 400, although there are times when Tri-X is the right thing.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicaglow Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Fuji Acros, Ilford Pan F, and Adox Chs Art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Helmke Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I think I'll always be happiest with Tri-X and a good stash of Plus-X to back it up. Rick H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lex_jenkins Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>I'm not as addicted/loyal/faithful to most materials as I used to be. I still prefer TMY for pushing and TMX for scenics - both souped in Microphen - and will miss both if they're no longer available.</p> <p>I got over my Tri-X addiction a few years again when it was changed and no longer quite resembled the Tri-X I grew up with. Sure, today's Tri-X has finer grain, better true speed and is technically a better film overall, but... meh. I only use it with Diafine now. Larry's photos with Orwo, especially the photos pushed in Acufine, seem closer to that authentic old Tri-X experience.</p> <p>I've always liked Ilford films and will be satisfied with FP4+, HP5+, etc. Have enough to last awhile and some SFX I need to try out soon.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Howard Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>I have APX 100 in my freezer, my all time favorite. If I can just get them to mate...<br /><br />Current in production? I'd have to go with Acros 100. Especially in 120. For 35mm, when I run out of APX100, I'll figure it out then with what's leftover.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgelfand Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 <p>Ilford Delta 100 developed in DD-X<br> Ilford PanF+ in DD-X or Rodinal</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 <p>For me, Tri-X and Plus-X (and once-upon-a-time Panatomic-X) are like old shoes. Too comfortable to give up.</p> <p>Although I admit that I do like the results I get with Ilford XP2 chromogenic film, but don't process it myself.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 <p>timed out>double post. sorry</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allancobb Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 <p>As of late I've discovered the rich tones of TMX 100; I especially like using it behind my 15mm Voigtlander Super Wide Heliar for scenics and/or there's a chance I might want to make a large print. It's rapidly becoming my favorite with TMY (the newest version) a close second.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everheul Posted November 18, 2012 Author Share Posted November 18, 2012 <p>Feels good to get back in the darkroom after several years. A little Tri-x and some Pyro was pretty theraputic. The pyro was still good, after all these years!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canwewin Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 <p>Here in Europe Agfa APX100 is still available, so my favorite!<br> Recently i tried and liked Rollei Retro 400S!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_watson1 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 <p>"New" APX isn't the same as "old" APX. Seems the Rollei films are cut from the new APX, too:</p> <p>http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-film-slr-discussion/91242-clearing-up-some-confusion-around-agfa-apx-rollei-retro-films.html</p> <p>Love TMY-2 in 120.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo7hs2 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I've been pretty happy with Arista.EDU 100 for 4x5...but only because it is cheap. ;) I prefer Ilford Delta 100 when I can splurge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_wilson1 Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 FP4 and HP5 in HC110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjferron Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 <p>Tri-x in Microphen. A combo made in heaven.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj8281 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 <p>Non-Kodak: Foma/Arista.EDU Ultra, mostly in 120 and 4x5. I have also become a fan of the discontinued LegacyPro films in 35mm and have a small stash of it in the freezer.</p> <p>The LegacyPro film is kept company with a "few" rolls of Arista Premium in 100 (Plus-X) and 400 (Tri-X). </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_watson1 Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 <p>Can't help ya. I only use one B&W film, and it's still in production. 5x4 TMY-2, best film ever made. Why in the world would I stop using it when I can still get it?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dweezil Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 <p>In production Ilford fp4 and HP5 mostly because they're convenient and still easily available.<br> Out of production APX100 for 35mm and not sure about the status arcos 100 but I really like it for 120 </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleeo_wright Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 <p>I've recently picked up B&W film again after many years away. I purchased two rolls of everything Kodak and Illford. I started working my way through the Illford and so far my favorite is Delta 100. I've developed everything in HC-110B So far for me this is a clear favorite. It costs a little more than the FP4 and HP5 but also comes with the biggest discount per roll if buying in bulk. Delta 400 was OK but I found I had to rate it at 320 to avoid seriously thin negatives. (That is probably just my fault as well.)</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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