PLus X/Diafine v Tri X/D76?

[Koolzakukumba]

Can anyone compare and contrast the grain and characteristics of Plus X at 400 ISO in Diafine with Tri X in D76? I'm returning to the darkroom (still doing plenty of digital, though) and need a nice combo for street photography. Been using XP2 up 'til now but mainly for ease of scanning. It's easy to work with but doesn't seem manly ;-)

Thanks,
Bruce
http://pentaxk10dblog.blogspot.com/

 

[dougiec29]

I would also value any info on Tri-x in D76 because I am about to be using both for the first time. In particular, if the combo and push well (perhaps with stand developing)?

 

[Time Freeze]

My two last photos uploaded to my gallery are Tri-X developed in D-76 1:1 for 13 minutes. The film was rated at 400. The one of Erica was cropped quite abit thus the grain.

John

 

[venchka]

Search! Tri-X and Rodinal have been discussed at great length. ASA of Tri-X anywhere from 200 to 12,500. Search D-76 & D76 also.

I'm not sure what you hope to accomplish with Plus-X rated at 400? I would expect Tri-X, Neopan, HP5+ or the t-grain 400 films to give better results. AND, if you go forth with Tri-X, etc., and the light fails you can always rate it at whatever you need and get decent negatives in the darkroom.

 

[Koolzakukumba]

Search! Tri-X and Rodinal have been discussed at great length. ASA of Tri-X anywhere from 200 to 12,500. Search D-76 & D76 also.

I'm not sure what you hope to accomplish with Plus-X rated at 400? I would expect Tri-X, Neopan, HP5+ or the t-grain 400 films to give better results. AND, if you go forth with Tri-X, etc., and the light fails you can always rate it at whatever you need and get decent negatives in the darkroom.

I searched. There isn't a comparison between Plus-X/Diafine and Tri-X/D76. That's why I asked. I don't need to know what each is like individually: I'd like to know what they are like in comparison. I need a 400 ISO film and I thought that Plus-X might be slightly finer grained. I won't be shooting in low light with this camera so don't need Tri-X in Diafine. I'm not overly keen on t-grain films for street photography which is why I didn't include them. I didn't mention Rodinal so don't know where your reference to that developer came from.

 

[rich815]

Both are nice but the look difference is so subjective you really should try both and see what you think and like for your desired style and result, especially since your exposure technique will affect the outcome also.

And Tri-X in Diafine is not bad at all and gives lots of speed for more subdued light street shooting.

 

[Koolzakukumba]

Both are nice but the look difference is so subjective you really should try both and see what you think and like for your desired style and result, especially since your exposure technique will affect the outcome also.

And Tri-X in Diafine is not bad at all and gives lots of speed for more subdued light street shooting.

Thanks! Can you say in what ways they are different? I'm looking for "normal" contrast and don't mind a bit of grain (not too much though) as long as it's crisply defined. I sometimes think Tri-X has just a bit too much. I like the look of the more "traditional" films.

 

[matthew.paul]

Tri-x rated at ASA 1250 in diafine is one of my favorite combinations. Enough speed to let you stop down on even overcast days. There is a little more grain and contrast, but not anywhere near as bad as you would expect for 1250 film.

I can't speak for plus-x in diafine...never really saw the need.