Neopan 400 pushed to 1600 question

[Flyfisher Tom]

I really like the look, characteristics, handling and smooth/small grain of Neopan 400 in Xtol (1+1) and (1+3).

My question is: what is my best option for maintaining the least grainy look at 1600?

1) Neopan 400 pushed to 1600 (xtol)

OR

2) Neopan 1600 (xtol)

Would love to hear your experiences, and photos would be fantastic, of course.

Thanks in advance,

Tom

 

[dcsang]

I've never pushed Neopan 400 to 1600 because I just LOVE.. yes I adore; some would say worship, Neopan 1600 @ 1600 for available light.

I have 2 rolls to develop at home and once I do - I'll post some shots

Cheers,
Dave

 

[Pherdinand]

neopan1600 dev'ed in xtol. Not by myself, though.
Sorry, not a RF shot.
My current avatar is also an overmagnifyed neopan1600 shot, in daylight.

 

[furcafe]

I don't develop my own, but have never taken to Neopan 400 as compared to other ISO 400 B&W. I don't dislike it, just never fell in love w/it (same goes for the Neopan 100 Acros). I do love Neopan 1600, though (usually developed in Ilfotec or X-tol).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furcafe/tags/fujineopan1600/

 

[goo0h]

I do love Neopan 1600, though (usually developed in Ilfotec or X-tol).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/furcafe/tags/fujineopan1600/

This is great! Thanks. (I too have been wondering about this very same question.)

Amos

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

Chris,

Those are some excellent shots, thanks. The neopan 1600 grain looks very good to me.

Just wish it wasn't so expensive relative to 400.