what 4x5 for large prints?

[nir_dvorai]

<p>i'm looking for a b&w 4x5 film for large prints.<br>

the print size is 80x40 inch.<br>

the object that i shot is a reproduction for large photo, that will be shut in studio<br>

but without flash.<br>

i was thinking of kodak txp320 or maybe one of the low iso efke film?<br>

or maybe something else?<br>

thanks<br>

nir</p>

[lwg]

<p>TMax 400 (TMY2) is my favorite film in 4x5 when I shoot in low light. It has very small grain for a 400 speed film, about on par with FP4+ in my experience. If nothing will move in the scene then you can really use any film you want. Acros has much finer grain and good reciprocity characteristics, so that could also be a good choice. I haven't shot any of the lower ISO Efke films, but from what I've seen you don't gain much over Acros. <br>

But, going to 80 inches I would seriously look at using an 8x10.</p>

 

[patrick_mont]

<p>If you are wanting black and white, I'd say that Tri-X 320 is the way to go. It's a classic film that handles and prints so very well. You can't go wrong with it. </p>

[john_shriver]

<p>Sharpest film will probably be TMAX 100 (TMX). Be sure you know the optimum aperture for your lens.</p>

[nir_dvorai]

<p>o.k. <br>

thanks, i will give the tri-x320 a go. <br>

I personally don't llike the digit outlook of the tmax line.<br>

nir</p>

[leicaglow]

<p>I would also take a look at Adox CHS 25. Very fine grain.</p>

[robert_meyer3]

<p>4x5 Tri-X looks fine at 20x24 (5X enlargement), but I don't think it will go to 40x80 (16X) without looking really grainy. If that's the look you want, fine. If you want less grainy prints then I would look for some Kodak Technical Pan 4x5 on Ebay. I've had good luck with outdated Tech Pan. Or you could try one of the low speed (ASA 25) films.</p>