Peter^
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Just picked up ten rolls of Tmax 3600 for some night time available light street photography. Does anybody any special tips or tricks with working with this kind of film?
Vendee
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I assume you mean Tmax 3200? I believe that the true ISO is closer to 800 so at 3200 you are effectively pushing it. You have to use a good high speed developer such as Microphen to keep the grain in check unless of course you want lots of large grain.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
I've used it extensively for many years. It gives the best quality, in my opinion, at 1600 developed in Kodak's Tmax Developer diluted 1+4 at the times that Kodak gives for EI-1600. At 3200 its a little too contrasty, but if you absolutely need the speed, the quality is still quite good.
Like I said, Tmax Developer is the best for it.
Xtol is ok, finer grain than Tmax Developer but I think Tmax Developer gives much better tonality.
D-76 sucks for this film. Grainy, flat midtones, poor tonality.
Rodinal gives a really grainy look but with good tonality.
All shot with Tmax 3200 at EI-1600, developed in Tmax Developer
Like I said, Tmax Developer is the best for it.
Xtol is ok, finer grain than Tmax Developer but I think Tmax Developer gives much better tonality.
D-76 sucks for this film. Grainy, flat midtones, poor tonality.
Rodinal gives a really grainy look but with good tonality.
All shot with Tmax 3200 at EI-1600, developed in Tmax Developer
Peter^
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Chris, thanks a lot. I'll try it at 800 and 1600 using Ilford ID-11 (which is my standard developer).
peter
peter
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ID-11 is Ilfords version of D-76 and as Chris says, perhaps not the best developer for this film.
Fotohuis
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D76 sucks for this film.
Good expression but indeed T max developer 1+4 gives the best results for the Tmax 3200 film.
Alternative Xtol (5ltr.)/Fomadon Excel W27 (1ltr.) in case you have only a few films.
Ronald M
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EI 1000 if you want proper shadow detail.
T Max developer works well.
It ages fast from cosmic rays. EXP date is the date it dies. There is no way to protect it except 6 feet of lead.
You should like the film.
T Max developer works well.
It ages fast from cosmic rays. EXP date is the date it dies. There is no way to protect it except 6 feet of lead.
You should like the film.
Nokton48
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Ilford DDX works OK with this film, although it builds up density -quick-.
Actually, I have recently rediscovered Microdol-X developer, and it is freakin' amazing with this film. Nice long developing times, too, which I'm happy about. Still running tests but I am totally pleased so far.
Actually, I have recently rediscovered Microdol-X developer, and it is freakin' amazing with this film. Nice long developing times, too, which I'm happy about. Still running tests but I am totally pleased so far.
Turtle
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800-1000 is good for general usage, but at night you can get away with a higher speed for most films.
I have used Xtol and DDX. Both are great.
I have used Xtol and DDX. Both are great.
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
Thanks, Chris! That explains my results with this film the first time I developed it. I used D76 and, yes, it sucked so bad I swore never shoot it again.
Now I use T-Max instead... Should give it a try at ISO 1600. Is that what you mean by EI?
Now I use T-Max instead... Should give it a try at ISO 1600. Is that what you mean by EI?
Pablito
coco frío
Another strong recommendation for Tmax developer. It's a superb film.
Also I can vouch for paying attendtion to the expiration date. Cold does not help. Do not use after expiration date even if you keep it in the freezer.
Also I can vouch for paying attendtion to the expiration date. Cold does not help. Do not use after expiration date even if you keep it in the freezer.