Favourite 400 speed B+W film?

[ZeissFan]

I found another three 100-foot spools of Agfapan APX 400 in my office while doing a major cleanup/purge, so I guess I have five 100-foot spools of this film. I like APX 400 for an all-purpose emulsion.

For other purposes, I like Tri-X and also the new TMax 400.

 

[taskoni]

XP2 it is.
Regards,
b.

 

[chrismoret]

Tri-X in soaked D-76 or Rodinal. It's not a very sexy combination but it gives predictable results.

 

[efirmage]

Some of my favorite shots that are not mine are TriX. Seems to be a beautiful film, but I just can't seem to get the results I want with it. Should probably try more.

I shoot TMax 400 (and 100) for my BW needs.

 

[mob81]

ilford Delta 400 for me. Great result with Kodak D-76 and it dries flat and easy to scan.

 

[Tompas]

Kodak BW400CN.

 

[spartacus]

I use Arista Premium 400 (TriX) or Ilford PanF Plus when I need a slow film, both in bulk rolls and developed semi-stand in Pyrocat-HD.

 

[Dana B.]

I am digging Arista Premium 400, which is rebadged Tri-X, souped in D76 1:1 or Tmax. I need to order some more from freestyle soon ...

I agree. The Arista DX400 (Tri-X) and D-76 is superb. I also love Tri-X 120/D-76 for the same reason. I've tried a few off-brand substitutes, and no comparison.

 

[NLewis]

I got back some Arista Premium 400 and it is WAY grungier than the Tri-X I was using before. It does have that "vietnam photojournalist" look though. AP could possibly (also) be OLD Tri-X, the original formula, which was changed not too long ago.

 

[f16sunshine]

I got back some Arista Premium 400 and it is WAY grungier than the Tri-X I was using before. It does have that "vietnam photojournalist" look though. AP could possibly (also) be OLD Tri-X, the original formula, which was changed not too long ago.

Development plays a big role. If you send it out there is no control. Best to do it yourself.

 

[dmc]

Tri X in D76.

 

[kdemas]

Tri-X for me in Rodinal. Working my way through some HP5, no opinion yet.

I love TX for it's versatility and consistency. I always know what I'm going to get and I like the classic look, though I tend to develop to limit grain a bit.

 

[imhere]

My favorite 400 is Tri X, Fuji 400, HP 5 and process in Rodinal I:50 or I:100

 

[rogerzilla]

Kodak BW400CN (ideally rated at ISO 200, although you can go to ISO 400 or even ISO 1600 on the same roll) knocks the others into a cocked hat. If you want the grain and acutance of a traditional silver film, Neopan 400. The current formulation of Tri-X is very disappointing, and I understand it's not the same film it was in the 1980s.

Paterson Aculux for the silver films, BW400CN is C-41.

 

[TaoPhoto]

My favorite remains Tri-X. I like the old formula better than the current one, but it's still the most flexible B&W film out there. On the other hand, I've been shooting a lot of C-41 B&W lately (Ilford, mostly, some Kodak), and really enjoying the simplicity of it.

 

[StenSture]

My favourite 400 ASA allways was Ilford HP5 souped in Tetenal's Neofine. Does Neofine exist nowdays? Oh, <sigh> those were the days.. Now I'm getting nostalgic.

 

[Freakscene]

Does Neofine exist nowdays?

Neofin Blue (basically pre-made Beutler developer using pyrocatechin) is still made:
http://www.tetenal.com/index_c.htm?AKT=01120010003000200010&L=UK
Neofin Red, I think,may be gone. There are some speed increasing non-solvent developers in Anchell and Troop that would be a decent substitute.

Marty

 

[DNG]

Just starting shooting Fuji Neopan 400 in Rodinal 1:50..

My 1st roll, I screwed up..I got workable results.. (thin and less contrast).. I used 5ml for 10oz instead if 6ml for 10oz, and then used 21c instead of 22c for the time chart. :bang:

But my 2nd roll was perfect... great contrast and great sharpness. This film has nice tight grain with high resolution. I shot it at ISO 320 though, w/o adjusting the time...

So, now I shoot it at ISO 320 and develop as the 400 times.

@Bob M: I am loving the G1/45

 

[paulfish4570]

hp5 now. longer tonal range for the way i do things than ap400/tri-x. and the film stock dries almost FLAT, and is long-axis completely flat after a couple of hours rolled backwards in a film can. tri-x/ap400 never goes as flat.

 

[semilog]

1. 2TMY
2. (tied) HP5+, Neopan 400
4. Tri-X

Wouldn't complain about shooting any of 'em.

Haven't used Delta 400. I bet it's really good, too.