Kodak T-max 400 Black and White 35mm Film
The Kodak Professional T-MAX 400 film is a versatile black-and-white film. It is ideal for shooting in challenging lighting conditions and when increased depth of field and short shutter speeds are required. The Kodak T-Grain in the emulsion provides very fine grain and high sharpness. The film captures fast motion well, making it suitable for sports events and other dynamic situations. With its high sensitivity and wide exposure latitude, this film is perfect for documentary and sports photography, as well as for shooting with available light and in applied photography. Here it is available as a roll film.
The Kodak Professional T-MAX 400 film is a versatile black-and-white film. It is ideal for shooting in challenging lighting conditions and when increased depth of field and short shutter speeds are required. The Kodak T-Grain in the emulsion provides very fine grain and high sharpness. The film captures fast motion well, making it suitable for sports events and other dynamic situations. With its high sensitivity and wide exposure latitude, this film is perfect for documentary and sports photography, as well as for shooting with available light and in applied photography. Here it is available as a roll film.
The Kodak Professional T-MAX 400 film is a versatile black-and-white film. It is ideal for shooting in challenging lighting conditions and when increased depth of field and short shutter speeds are required. The Kodak T-Grain in the emulsion provides very fine grain and high sharpness. The film captures fast motion well, making it suitable for sports events and other dynamic situations. With its high sensitivity and wide exposure latitude, this film is perfect for documentary and sports photography, as well as for shooting with available light and in applied photography. Here it is available as a roll film.
The Kodak Professional T-MAX 400 film is a versatile black-and-white film. It is ideal for shooting in challenging lighting conditions and when increased depth of field and short shutter speeds are required. The Kodak T-Grain in the emulsion provides very fine grain and high sharpness. The film captures fast motion well, making it suitable for sports events and other dynamic situations. With its high sensitivity and wide exposure latitude, this film is perfect for documentary and sports photography, as well as for shooting with available light and in applied photography. Here it is available as a roll film.
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Kodak T-Max 400 120 Film
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Kodak Tx - 400 120 Roll
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originally posted on analoguewonderland.co.uk
When it comes to fast B&W, I typically use Tri-X for all the usual reasons. TMAX 400, however, is also rapidly becoming a favourite of mine as it seems to produce slightly less bold and smoother images. That's not to say it is better than Tri-X, but it depends on what look you seek, and perhaps what lighting you intend to use it in. I used it very recently for a party at night in a house where the only light was spot lighting and "party effect lighting". I pushed it to EI800 and developed in Ilford Ilfotec DD-X for 11 minutes and got very pleasing results (samples attached).The TMAX films people always say look like digital conversions, and that might be true in many situations, but I have found that pushed one stop, that is not so much the case.I've rated it at ... MoreWhen it comes to fast B&W, I typically use Tri-X for all the usual reasons. TMAX 400, however, is also rapidly becoming a favourite of mine as it seems to produce slightly less bold and smoother images. That's not to say it is better than Tri-X, but it depends on what look you seek, and perhaps what lighting you intend to use it in. I used it very recently for a party at night in a house where the only light was spot lighting and "party effect lighting". I pushed it to EI800 and developed in Ilford Ilfotec DD-X for 11 minutes and got very pleasing results (samples attached).The TMAX films people always say look like digital conversions, and that might be true in many situations, but I have found that pushed one stop, that is not so much the case.I've rated it at 4 stars simply because I have not used it enough really test its boundaries, and I suspect its dependancy might not be equal to Tri-X, but on the other hand, I think I will use it more when I want photos that have a smoother less dramatic effect.
originally posted on analoguewonderland.co.uk
My personal go to for shooting is contrast. I tend to add depth to a lot of my shadows and highlights in editing during editing. However with T-MAX this does a lot of the work for me. I loved shooting this film. I bought a roll of both the 35mm and the 120 format and really enjoyed shooting both. The 35mm roll I shot during the day and the 120 roll at night in the city. It has such range when being used I absolutely loved it. I would recommend this film to anyone that is looking for that high contrast within their shots without having to either edit their images post shoot or having to push the film when developing it. If you go to a lab then pushing isn't a major factor but if you develop at home then this requires some thought and some calculations.
originally posted on analoguewonderland.co.uk
Yes it’s pricy. Yes I have it as a treat sometimes. But it’s a really good film.I’ve categorically stated the best black and white film in the past is Ilford XP2 (either cross processed in Black and White Chems or in C41) and I stick to that statement. But this is a very good second place.The let down is the price. Which might be prohibitive to some. Mind if film shooters can spend £90+ quid on some old compact camera they could justify this.(Perhaps not one for the frugal film project people!)I tend to overexpose slightly say expose as if 320 ISO — and develop normally but that’s personal preference. Looks great in Bellini Hydrophen.Sample shot was taken with a Nikon F5 with Nikon 24-85mm f2.8 lens.
| Film Format | 35mm |
| Number of Exposures | 36 |
| Film Type | Panchromatic B&W Negative |
| Film Speed | ISO 400 |
| Film Processing | Standard Black and White Chemistry |
Kodak T-Max 400 120 Film
Delivery $10
Kodak TMax 400 120 Medium Format Versatile B&W Film Exp:2024
Delivery between 11–16 June $15
Kodak Tri-X 400 120 Film
Delivery between 5–15 June $9.70
Kodak T-max 400 120 Film
Delivery $10
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Professional T-max 400 Black And White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film,
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When it comes to fast B&W, I typically use Tri-X for all the usual reasons. TMAX 400, however, is also rapidly becoming a favourite of mine as it seems to produce slightly less bold and smoother images. That's not to say it is better than Tri-X, but it depends on what look you seek, and perhaps what lighting you intend to use it in. I used it very recently for a party at night in a house where the only light was spot lighting and "party effect lighting". I pushed it to EI800 and developed in Ilford Ilfotec DD-X for 11 minutes and got very pleasing results (samples attached).The TMAX films people always say look like digital conversions, and that might be true in many situations, but I have found that pushed one stop, that is not so much the case.I've rated it at ... MoreWhen it comes to fast B&W, I typically use Tri-X for all the usual reasons. TMAX 400, however, is also rapidly becoming a favourite of mine as it seems to produce slightly less bold and smoother images. That's not to say it is better than Tri-X, but it depends on what look you seek, and perhaps what lighting you intend to use it in. I used it very recently for a party at night in a house where the only light was spot lighting and "party effect lighting". I pushed it to EI800 and developed in Ilford Ilfotec DD-X for 11 minutes and got very pleasing results (samples attached).The TMAX films people always say look like digital conversions, and that might be true in many situations, but I have found that pushed one stop, that is not so much the case.I've rated it at 4 stars simply because I have not used it enough really test its boundaries, and I suspect its dependancy might not be equal to Tri-X, but on the other hand, I think I will use it more when I want photos that have a smoother less dramatic effect.
My personal go to for shooting is contrast. I tend to add depth to a lot of my shadows and highlights in editing during editing. However with T-MAX this does a lot of the work for me. I loved shooting this film. I bought a roll of both the 35mm and the 120 format and really enjoyed shooting both. The 35mm roll I shot during the day and the 120 roll at night in the city. It has such range when being used I absolutely loved it. I would recommend this film to anyone that is looking for that high contrast within their shots without having to either edit their images post shoot or having to push the film when developing it. If you go to a lab then pushing isn't a major factor but if you develop at home then this requires some thought and some calculations.
Yes it’s pricy. Yes I have it as a treat sometimes. But it’s a really good film.I’ve categorically stated the best black and white film in the past is Ilford XP2 (either cross processed in Black and White Chems or in C41) and I stick to that statement. But this is a very good second place.The let down is the price. Which might be prohibitive to some. Mind if film shooters can spend £90+ quid on some old compact camera they could justify this.(Perhaps not one for the frugal film project people!)I tend to overexpose slightly say expose as if 320 ISO — and develop normally but that’s personal preference. Looks great in Bellini Hydrophen.Sample shot was taken with a Nikon F5 with Nikon 24-85mm f2.8 lens.
TMax is so smooth that looking at the results, it's honestly hard to believe it's a 400 ISO film. Personally, I prefer the slightly more traditional look of cubic-grain films like Ilford HP5, but I can totally see why TMax has a fan following. I imagine it would be really good for low-light portraits (though I haven't used it for that purpose yet) because of the smoothness and low grain. It also pulls and pushes well (one example of each in the sample photos – the ship was pulled to 200 and the concert photo was pushed to 800, Kodak D-76 developer in both cases).Admittedly I haven't tested this in any rigorous way, but I think the falloff in the shadows is a bit more abrupt than Tri-X. To be clear, TMax (in my experience) doesn't record any less shadow detail, ... MoreTMax is so smooth that looking at the results, it's honestly hard to believe it's a 400 ISO film. Personally, I prefer the slightly more traditional look of cubic-grain films like Ilford HP5, but I can totally see why TMax has a fan following. I imagine it would be really good for low-light portraits (though I haven't used it for that purpose yet) because of the smoothness and low grain. It also pulls and pushes well (one example of each in the sample photos – the ship was pulled to 200 and the concert photo was pushed to 800, Kodak D-76 developer in both cases).Admittedly I haven't tested this in any rigorous way, but I think the falloff in the shadows is a bit more abrupt than Tri-X. To be clear, TMax (in my experience) doesn't record any less shadow detail, just that the transition from textured shadows to no detail is more sudden with TMax (a bit more gradual with Tri-X). Some may like this, others may not!
Lots of cheap(er) films come up trumps when you whizz 'em off to the Wondies.This costs a fair chunk more at £16 a pop but you can see where your hard-earned's going.Check out the sharpness, tonal range, latitude that makes the church shot sing. Two or three stops' difference between the window and the big bit down the middle (nave..?).I've given it a bit more welly and tickled the contrast.That probably destroyed the look I was after with the tree, but the tree hopefully gets another chance to punch its way off the ropes on some other films the Wondies are sorting.
Extremely fine grain. Finer than many 100 speed films I've tried. I love this as a day time street photography film as I much prefer my film to have a cleaner look. I know some people prefer certain films because they like the grain and the obvious character, but that's not for me usually. I like my film to be clean and crisp, and T-Max 400 does an excellent job of that. The pictures look so crisp you could take a bite out of them. I think Tri-X 400 is a little more forgiving with exposure, but overall I think T-Max is hard to beat. I much prefer it for the beautiful clean images you can get out of it. And of course, with such clean images creating larger prints and scans is not a problem at all.
To be up-front, I learned the principals of manual exposure and basic creative exposure in the digital space. Only within the last year have I been moving to analogue with great enthusiasm. I don't do my own chemistry at the moment. Thus, I'm not sure what I can write that hasn't already been written by experienced practitioners. I can only offer my experiences migrating from digital to film in the hope it enables similarly situation individuals to make an educated decision. For those of you considering analogue and/or surveying the space, please read on. It's true, the grain is very fine. Produces fabulous prints on aluminum metal. I've tried to match the depth, structure by full frame digital monochrome (emulated in Nik's Silverefex). While it has it's own look - ... MoreTo be up-front, I learned the principals of manual exposure and basic creative exposure in the digital space. Only within the last year have I been moving to analogue with great enthusiasm. I don't do my own chemistry at the moment. Thus, I'm not sure what I can write that hasn't already been written by experienced practitioners. I can only offer my experiences migrating from digital to film in the hope it enables similarly situation individuals to make an educated decision. For those of you considering analogue and/or surveying the space, please read on. It's true, the grain is very fine. Produces fabulous prints on aluminum metal. I've tried to match the depth, structure by full frame digital monochrome (emulated in Nik's Silverefex). While it has it's own look - doesn't come close to analogue (emulation has a contrived look). Before you make a judgement, I strongly advise 1) use first roll as test (exposure bracketing in various lighting conditions at least +/- 1 stop), 2) Choose a reputable processing lab, 3) advise the lab NOT to make any adjustments to scans. If you do your own scanning, be prepared to spend time manually masking dust and scratches. It may seem that B&W has more dust/scratches than color negative scans. I don't think this stock is more susceptible to defects compared to Ektar or Portra. It's simply the fact B&W amplifies the fine defects more clearly. I was so enthusiastically happy with my test rolls that I bought a scanner. This enables me to achieve even more pleasing results than bulk lab scans (sharper, dynamic range latitude, grain representation). This stock scans very well at 5000ppi and if you set up a carefully considered scan work flow, you can achieve magnificent results with surprising highlight/shadow flexibility. I work with this stock as follows: batch scan linear tiff's in highest resolution @ 16 bit (in positive mode) -> invert -> minor gamma and exposure tweaking -> mask defects -> publish/print. Weather you're doing all or part of the workflow at home, once you determine the creative conditions that suit your taste, I truly believe you'll be pleased with this stock. Aside from being one of the more cost effective, quality 135 rolled stocks out there today, it enables an un-quantifiable connection to your work. Proudly supporting analogue film.
I only recently started experimenting with T-Max 400. I hadn't previously used it because while I do appreciate the smoothness of T-Max 100, its tonal range always struck me as a little bit dull.I find that T-Max 400 is a fantastic balance of smoothness and tonal range in my experience. After getting my film back, the scans I did with my digital camera were spot on for contrast, to my taste. The grain is smooth, detectable but not in your face.
I rarely shoot with B&W film on my 35mm cameras. Typically, I work with landscape and wildlife and feel the need for bold colors. But the representative at B&H recommended some B&W to me and, looking at my Canon F-1 and understanding the conditions under which I was shooting recommended the T-Max 400. A perfect suggestion, and one which has made a lifelong fan of T-Max in me.
| Film Format | 35mm |
| Number of Exposures | 36 |
| Film Type | Panchromatic B&W Negative |
| Film Speed | ISO 400 |
| Film Processing | Standard Black and White Chemistry |
