London CDK
Member
We wanted to update you on a change to our film portfolio, which we posted to the Kodak film site today. Due to low sales volume, Kodak is ending production of KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film (TMZ). The demand for ultra-high speed B&W film has declined significantly, and it is no longer practical to coat such a small volume of product. This is the only change to the portfolio.
When we have a suggested replacement, we try to inform you of that as well. In this, case, the suggested replacement is KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX 400 Film (TMY-2). The latitude of TMY-2 allows it to handle one stop of underexposure (EI 800) without being pushed. In low light situations, TMY-2 delivers very good results when exposed at EI 1600 with increased development time.
You can find more information here about the remaining portfolio, as well as information on sheet films available through special order at K. B. Canham Cameras, Inc. http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/films/filmsIndex.jhtml?pq-path=13319
When we have a suggested replacement, we try to inform you of that as well. In this, case, the suggested replacement is KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX 400 Film (TMY-2). The latitude of TMY-2 allows it to handle one stop of underexposure (EI 800) without being pushed. In low light situations, TMY-2 delivers very good results when exposed at EI 1600 with increased development time.
You can find more information here about the remaining portfolio, as well as information on sheet films available through special order at K. B. Canham Cameras, Inc. http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/films/filmsIndex.jhtml?pq-path=13319
gavinlg
Veteran
Yep, just saw this on my facebook page. tmax 3200 is gone. Such a shame...
jpfisher
Well-known
Really love the look of this film. I don't currently develop at home, although I guess that's in my future if I want to shoot film long term... any way to get a similar look out of Tri-X or HP5 via push processing?
Brian Legge
Veteran
Sad. I was my go-to fast film. I didn't shoot much due to the price but I loved the results.
unixrevolution
Well-known
Sad to see it go. It was pretty good, the couple times I tried it. But honestly...I usually end up pushing Tri-x anyway.
If it'd been available in 120, that's another story. I use quite a bit of the 120 Ilford Delta 3200, which is a good fast film in its own right.
Thank you for notifying us!
If it'd been available in 120, that's another story. I use quite a bit of the 120 Ilford Delta 3200, which is a good fast film in its own right.
Thank you for notifying us!
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
Awwwwwwwwww jeez.. I just saw this via twitter - so much for being committed - then again, I'm probably one of the few people that love Tmax 3200 @ 1600 - time to stock up AGAIN . . .
Sad to see it go..
Dave
Sad to see it go..
Dave
maddoc
... likes film again.
The Problem with TMZ is that the freezer is no solution, when expired it is expired and the base fog level raises quickly after that date. Sad to see the film being discontinued, though ...
venchka
Veteran
Thank goodness a friend gave me about 2 dozen rolls not too long ago. I need to go out into the night.
WHOA! 120 Portra 800 is alive and well. I thought it was dead. I will go forth into the night. Hooray!
Wayne
WHOA! 120 Portra 800 is alive and well. I thought it was dead. I will go forth into the night. Hooray!
Wayne
Faintandfuzzy
Well-known
I just stopped buying Kodak film and decided to only use Ilford.
Chriscrawfordphoto
Real Men Shoot Film.
I did a lot of my work on Tmax 3200 over the years, it was a groundbreaking film when it came out 20 years ago. I'm using Ilford's Delta 3200 now, and hopefully they'll make it a long time.
Peter^
Well-known
from the last roll of P3200 I used. I still have about five rolls. And then, alas, adieu.
bugmenot
Well-known
Such a shame. At this rate, if Kodak hasn't sold its film business to some other company,
we may only end up having T-Max 100/400, Tri-X 320/400, and Portra 160/400 left in 135, 120, 220, and 4x5 ...
and even the last of those two film formats would be in doubt.
And this is just my prediction for what remains by the first half of 2013 ... if anything.
Edit: On second thought, according to Kodak Film Catalog of 2012, that IS basically all that's left ...
we may only end up having T-Max 100/400, Tri-X 320/400, and Portra 160/400 left in 135, 120, 220, and 4x5 ...
and even the last of those two film formats would be in doubt.
And this is just my prediction for what remains by the first half of 2013 ... if anything.
Edit: On second thought, according to Kodak Film Catalog of 2012, that IS basically all that's left ...
Terry Christian
Established
Here's a shot I took a couple months ago with some very much expired (10-15 years) P3200, shot at box speed inside a dark barn in Wisconsin. Just to the right of the small Canadian flag you can barely see a window. From that and other shots, I get the impression that P3200 doesn't fare well in flat light, whether shadows or well-lit scenes, but prefers contrasty light: highlights transitioning quickly to darkness. I processed this roll in stock XTOL, just to eke out as much speed as I could.
2012-08-20C-013 by Terry Christian Photo, on Flickr
2012-08-20C-013 by Terry Christian Photo, on Flickr
Pablito
coco frío
Yes, this is quite true.
Pablito
coco frío
Here's a shot I took a couple months ago with some very much expired (10-15 years) P3200, shot at box speed inside a dark barn in Wisconsin. Just to the right of the small Canadian flag you can barely see a window. From that and other shots, I get the impression that P3200 doesn't fare well in flat light, whether shadows or well-lit scenes, but prefers contrasty light: highlights transitioning quickly to darkness. I processed this roll in stock XTOL, just to eke out as much speed as I could.
2012-08-20C-013 by Terry Christian Photo, on Flickr
When the film is fresh it doesn't look anything at all like that.
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
From earlier this year. . . Paris. . Brasserie Wepler
Dave
Dave
kiemchacsu
Well-known
Pablito
coco frío
From earlier this year. . . Paris. . Brasserie Wepler
Dave
yes, that is the tmz look.
bwcolor
Veteran
High ISO is pretty much digital for me. I suspect that this is true for many.
rhl-oregon
Cameras Guitars Wonders
Like Chris, it's Delta 3200 for me. Especially in 120, but in general Ilford is the main stock in the 2 good photo stores in Eugene. So I'm a Delta except for Fuji color.