Push Tri-X 400 How Far?

[berci]

How far can Tri-X 400 be pushed.

Am I OK at 1600?

 

[markinlondon]

Yes, 1600 is no problem. Search for some old threads by merciful and prepare to be amazed at how resilient Tri-x can be.

 

[Finder]

You could push a roll of Tri-X all the way to New York.

How far would depend on the scene and what you think is acceptable quality. It would just be a matter of shooting and finding out.

 

[oftheherd]

You could push a roll of Tri-X all the way to New York.

How far would depend on the scene and what you think is acceptable quality. It would just be a matter of shooting and finding out.

That's pretty much it. My first experiment some 30 years ago was to 1600. Nothing to it. I have since gone to 3200 on 35mm film. I once saw a 4x5 to 6400 of a man lighting a cigarette. The match was the light source. An impressive photo. Can't remember who took that. Anybody help?

Do the lookup already mentioned. It will astound you!

 

[35mmdelux]

Ilford says HP-5 (400) is rampable to 3200, so I'd imagine tri-x to be the same.

 

[John Rountree]

I have pushed Tri-X to 1600 with acceptable results, but if you really want to shoot fast film, get yourself some Ilford 3200.
I don't think I would compare Tri-X to HP-5. The Ilford is a true 400 speed film, but Tri-X is not. Medium format Tri-X (same film as 35mm) is only rated at ISO 320.

 

[troym]

The Ilford is a true 400 speed film, but Tri-X is not. Medium format Tri-X (same film as 35mm) is only rated at ISO 320.

I thought (but could be wrong) that medium format Tri-X is a different emulsion from 35mm Tri-X.

 

[EmilGil]

I thought (but could be wrong) that medium format Tri-X is a different emulsion from 35mm Tri-X.

Some is, some isn't. There are two TriX emulsions available in roll and larger formats. The TXP320 (only roll and large formats) is a bit different from TX400 (the usual one).

 

[troym]

Some is, some isn't. There are two TriX emulsions available in roll and larger formats. The TXP320 (only roll and large formats) is a bit different from TX400 (the usual one).

OK. I see.

 

[rich815]

1600 is the recommended speed to use for Tri-X when developing in Diafine. It does very well and barely looks pushed at all.

 

[Chris101]

I actually prefer the look of trix with one or two stops of push.

 

[iml]

Tri-X at 1600 in Xtol:

Ian

 

[iml]

Tri-X at 3200 in Xtol:

Ian

 

[berci]

Thanks guys for the advice. I think I'll go for 1600. I am going to use a slow lens on the street handheld, hence the need for the push.

Ian, that pic with the guitar (1600) is great.