aaron_benner Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 If you could only use one BW film with Leica, what would you choose? Tri-X 400? HP5? Chromogenic? Why? (Hypothetically, all currently available films continue to be available; i.e., forget about possible supply issues related to film, developer, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_unsworth1 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Depends on the season :-). In general Tri-X in winter FP4 in summer. If I had to just have one of those two, Tri-X. Why? Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul hart Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I do use only one BW film: XP2+. Its attractions are its flexibility, definition, minimal grain, and it scans very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Tri-X. I like the look and I don't need to find a one-hour C-41 lab to soup it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan flanders Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Whenever I find a film scanner I like (and can afford) I suppose I will settle for one or another of the color negative films unless I have a compulsion toward B&W at that time. Hypothetically this is a futile question since we don't have any way of knowing what will remain if they start disappearing, one at a time! However, it will all depend on the individual photographer's inclinations. I really don't know why I expatiate on questions such as this, but probably to keep my arthritic hands and synapses from freezing up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_madio Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I would choose HP5+ (Tri-X is a very close second choice) as it is flexible enough to give good results in most situations (I use it from EI100 to EI3200 with appropriate development). Chromogenic films are nice but I prefer the autonomy and control of normal B&W films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Tri-x because I can count on it to do what I need, again & again. If Tri-x isn't available where I am I also really like Plus-x, followed by XP-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofey_kalakar Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 TechPan or PanF50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulrik Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Currently I use just one B&W film because my darkroom is in storage. I use Kodak BW 400CN in my Leica M2 for snapshots. The prints from my lab are quite good and come with a photo CD. Exposure latitude is good enough to leave the lightmeter at home. But someday my darkroom will be opened again and then I will use the successors of Agfapan and Rodinal in my Hasselblads... Ulrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herve_laurent Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Tri-X. As a matter of fact, I only use TRi-X sticking with one film is the best way to get to know it very well and no I have never encountered a situation where it was too much ASA for making the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feli Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 They other films besides Tri-X? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjm photo Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Tri-X.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_noble Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Definetely a toughy. Never got on with HP5 or Trix I tie between fp4, neopan400 or neopan1600 neopan400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin_elliott Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 "All currently available films continue to be available." You are absolutely right on that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald_wills Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Tri-X. Best tones and versatility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william john smith Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 For the last 16 years AfgaPan 100, before that Afgapan 400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john sypal Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Fuji Presto (neopan) 400. In 30m bulk rolls so that it costs about $1.50 per individual roll. It is too bad Fuji is going to stop making bulk rolls next March, I might end up jumping ship and switching to a new film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff h. Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Fuji Neopan 100 Acros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen_w. Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Tri-X no doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron_benner Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 nearly 20 replies and not a one for T-max ... Tri-X for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
len_smith Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Kodak Professional BW400CN for me, because of its creamy tonality, its latitude and its virtual absence of grain. I am not especially a Kodak fan but this is a superb emulsion. I previously used Ilford XP2 and would happily use it again if Kodak BW400CN is withdrawn from sale like my previous Kodak favourites - Kodachrome 25 and Ektar 25/100/1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jachin_boaz Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Tri-X and XP2. Tri-X because I love the look. XP2 for the smoothness, digital ICE ability and because I don't trust my souping skills with Tri-X and D-76 yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_leong_lee Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I don't believe in such questions. I want to use all the films I use now. Each film does a different job. You don't use Pan F to shoot sports. You don't use Tri-X for fine art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsimmons Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 "You don't use Tri-X for fine art"? Thank goodness nobody ever told Ralph Gibson that bit of dogma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wai_leong_lee Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Tri-X can be pushed and pulled many stops, I understand. It's very flexible. And what is fine art is a question of definition. Let me put it this way-- would you use dynamite to kill a mosquito? Or insect spray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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