What films do you use?

What films do you use?

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Lots. Delta 3200, Neopan 1600, TriX, Neopan 400, occasionally HP5+ and Delta 400, FP4+, Foma 100, Delta 100. Most used are those in bold.
 
This poll is a prime example of either:
a] a poll that is ill suited to this forum application
b] a configuration file that limits poll options to the detriment of the polls users wish to make

Not sure which. Blaming nobody. Just a comment.
 
I've used Ilford FP-4; HP-5; Delta Pro 100 and 400; Fuji Neopan 400 and 1600; Kodak TMX, TMY, TMZ; Tri-X and Plus-X. In the future I plan to narrow it down to Tri-X, Plus-X, and and Delta Pro 100 and 400. I like the rich gradation of Plus-X and Tri-X; and the sharpness and general "look" of the Delta 400 films. I do have some new T-Max 400; the jury is still out on whether I will use it on a regular basis.

I didn't vote because of the absence of Tri-X and Plus-X

Edit: OK, now I voted. Currently trying TMY. Negatives look very good in T-Max developer, 1:4, for 7 minutes. I will have to see if I like it as much as Delta 400. Still wish they had Tr-X on the list!
 
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What, no option for Tri-X? I shoot Tri-X, Delta 100 & 400 and XP2. I don’t use XP2 very often but when I do I am always surprised at how nice it is. I may be shooting more of it. I just tried a roll of HP5 but haven’t gotten it back with the scans yet. I am still trying out a lot of films searching for the one that is my favorite. Jim

EDIT: Lately I have been using a lot of BWCN for 35mm and XP2 for 120. I also use quite a bit of Tmax 100 and 400 in both 35mm and 120.
Jim
 
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Been shooting a lot of Adox CHS 100 Art. Going to load up some ASA 50 of the same film next week.

Also, some Tri-X, a bit of TMax 100 here and there.
 
I probably should redo my list of films because I have since gone back to shooting only Tr-X. I kept being disappointed in everything else.
 
Neopan ACROS 100, Neopan 400, TMAX 400 (2TMY). I'm sure that other films might also make me happy (I used to shoot +X, TriX, a lot of HP5, and not a darned thing wrong with any of 'em), but these three are enough. Actually, I'd be quite happy with just the 2TMY, but the Neopans are so inexpensive through Freestyle (as Legacy Pro), that I can't not shoot them.
 
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Bought 100' of Neopan 400 but am still having a hard the look I want out of it. I was hoping to find a style I liked that was a little cheaper to shoot than Tri-X...

I think Tri-X/Neopan 1600/TMAX 3200 for 35mm. I just shot a roll of Pan-X for the first time... I need to find a current replacement for it as I was very happy with the look.

For 120, I shoot whatever expired b&w I can get cheaply... often film from the 60s. I was shooting some old very expired Plux-X but am running out of stock from that purchase.
 
I have been loyal fan of FP4 through all 3 of my photography obession periods. First in high school, then in my post university years and now--ahmm, my middle years. It has great tonal range, fine grain, can be pushed, pulled whatever. But lately I've discovered Delta 400 and I like it so much I sometimes feel like I am using FP4 only out of loyalty, and the high cost of Delta. I must admit that I like useing a variety of films and also use HP5 (when a bit of grain is important) and Pan F for those fine grain, high contrast images. I have recently bought some Adox 100 and Legacy Pro (you can't beat that price!) But I guess my vote goes to Delta 400.
 
Been using a lot off different film lately but I'm working on narrowing it down to two or three different films most likely either FP4 and HP5 or Arista Premium 100, 400 and Tri-X, processed using Rodinal.
 
Neopan acros, Neopan 400, Neopan 1600, APX 100 & Tech pan which I have been buying and freezing (150' at a time) & boy am I pi$$ed at ME for missing the roll that sold on the B last night... Vintage 1993... the stuff lasts forEVER.
 
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