reinier_de_vlaam Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Can anyone tell me if there is a big difference in B&W films on 4x5 or larger size? Someone told me there is no real difference due to the size of the neg. I'm happiliy using T-max 100, but heard that Agfa APX is much cheaper. On the other hand, some people claim that Berger film outclasses the rest. If so, in what way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reinier_de_vlaam Posted March 12, 2003 Author Share Posted March 12, 2003 I see there is already some info on this. I should have done a better search. I was told Berger is actually best for contact printing, rather then enlargement. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william_marderness2 Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 It does matter. For example, FP-4+ is great for platinum prints because it can be developed to high contrast. HP-5+ cannot be developed to very high contrast and it is even slightly grainy in contact prints. The grain shows up as gritty highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squareframe Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 I suppose it does matter to some degree if you are pursuing an interest in alternative processes. however, I think one of the greatest distractions and waste of energies is the pursuit of Nirvana vis-a-vis films and developers. I believe that if these energies were redirected to the focus on your subject and the light that finds its way to film, that you would be better served. just a personal opinion from someone that has plumbed the depths and found the endeavour interesting but of dubious value. use your TMX and explore the wonders it has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedharris Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Yeah, I think this can get overargued but different films do have different characteristics in terms of sharpness, grain, tonal values, etc. and ....... which one you prefer is , to a large extent, subjective. Further, which you prefer deopends a lot on the type of images you are shooting and if you are doing your own processing and what developer you use, on and on and on. If weight is an issue, e.g. you want to stick with one film holder and you are going to use Fuji Quickloads for your chromes then why not take a look at ACROS 100 which also comes in Quickloads. I love it; nice contrasty film, works well in Rodinal for me, blah blah blah ..... Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin_kolosky Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 In the larger size (unless you are shooting still lifes in the studiio) it really does matter due to the speed you pick up. I would much rather have a bit of grain than to have an unsharp leave blowing in the wind. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron_van_de_sande Posted March 12, 2003 Share Posted March 12, 2003 Apx 100 is remarkable because it is so unremarkable (and predictable). Some people think this is a plus. I wish they made it in 8x10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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