Favorite B/W films still in production?

<p>With the demise of Kodak, what are some of your favorite non-kodak films available in 35mm through sheet film???</p>

<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>

<p>Ilford FP4 - still a classic.</p>

<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>

<p>I'm still working on a 100 foot roll of ASA 50 film from Freestyle that dates from 1992.</p>

<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>

<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>

Fuji Acros, Ilford Pan F, and Adox Chs Art.

I think I'll always be happiest with Tri-X

and a good stash of Plus-X to back it

up.

 

Rick H.

<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>

<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>

<p>Ilford Delta 100 developed in DD-X<br>

Ilford PanF+ in DD-X or Rodinal</p>

<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>

<p>timed out>double post. sorry</p>

<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>

<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>

<p>Here in Europe Agfa APX100 is still available, so my favorite!<br>

Recently i tried and liked Rollei Retro 400S!</p>

 

<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>

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.

FP4 and HP5 in HC110

<p>Tri-x in Microphen. A combo made in heaven.</p>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>