Kodak's T-MAX 400 | ROLL REVIEW
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How fitting that you wore a cassette shirt on the day thw inventor of the cassette tape passed away.
I think is is Noah's first sponsorship video. I get it, as the channel grows bigger and bigger organically he needs more support. Comes with the territory.
I have shot with TMAx before , expired and fresh. Very good and consistent results. I used some during my film photo class.
Depends on if I’m planning on cropping or not. I find the fine grain look of TMax makes it easier to blow the images up when scanned at a high res. Especially true when shooting 120. TriX for me is a classic 35mm film that you don’t crop or edit it anyway. What you get is what you get.
I cut my teeth on Tri-X 400, and I’ve experimented with T-Max 100 over the years, but I shot a roll of T-Max 400 through my new CLE recently, and I’m really satisfied with the results! It looks like it hits just about perfectly with the dynamic range of my Z6II that I’m “scanning” it with. I also scanned in a roll of Agfa retro 400s and it was flatter, but had its own interesting characteristics. I think I need a “pro pack” of T-Max 400 😸
I'm a big fan of the newer T grain films over the classics. But I'm also not the kind of person that waxes nostalgic about grainy B&W images. My professional shooting is nice high detail digital with any changes I want to do in the digital darkroom. I'm looking for more clean "data" to work with after scanning. If I want grain, I'll add it. It's easier to add grain than to remove it.
But my film shooting is purely for me to play around. My pics aren't going to see the light of day, they're just for me to keep my photography fresh when I go out with the professional gear. So really anything is fun to play with, I'm just used to the crisp clean shots with good data in the lights and darks.
When it comes to 35mm tri-x and tmax are pretty similar to me like I'll take whatever is available but when it comes to 120 I do prefer the tmax grain over tri-x
Thank you for another very informative video, this is the content that people need.
I usually ask for Tri-X and the kid at the camera store has no idea what I’m talking about.
“You know, the 400 ASA.”
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Great video! I just shot my first roll of TMAX 400 at a zoo! I will show my results on my channel once I develop the roll📸🎞
I learned on TMAX 400, and I love the grain overall, especially in 35mm when it's easier for chunky grain to cross over from nice to invasive. I wouldn't mind a little more contrast, but that can definitely be added.
I have compared T-Max 100 and 400 vs. Ilford Delta 100 and 400 -- which are also t-grain films. I'd have to say -- in my view and results -- the Kodak products are a tad sharper/finer grained than the Ilford, the Kodak products are a tad more contrasty than the Ilford -- comparatively. Still neither is as contrasty or grainy as TriX or HP5. I'd agree that the T-Max 100/400 images look more modern in terms of the contrast, tonal range and grain -- similar to my Panasonic Lumix G85 "monochrome" setting. Whereas the Ilford t-grain films feel a little more as a "bridge" between the Kodak t-grain films and the traditional B&W films. But I do like Delta 100 with no (color) filter to get an "old-timey" "faded" B&W look -- similar to my 80-100 year old family photos.
I’m digging the new intro buddy...!! I’m gonna start developing my own bw film,,, is there a kit that is better than most I should pick up for developing?
I used the Kodak TMAX400 120 film for many years, I shot it at 200 ASA/ISO and developed it in a thin solution for a long time with very few and very gently agitations, in that way the film had more grey tones and had still very good contrast, in modern words, larger dynamic range. I guess you can do the same with a Ilford Delta 400 film. Of paper I used Ilford Multigrade. Made great images from my 6x6 Hasselblad !
For landscapes, I prefer Tri-X/HP5 depending upon how much contrast I need. For architecture, especially where there’s a lot of detail in figureheads, Delta 400 or TMAX 400 gets the nod.
I’ve gone back and forth on whether I prefer Tri-X or TMAX 400, I like the contrast of Tri-X but the grain of TMAX. I think when self-developing, I seemed to get better results out of TMAX. But above all, I love TMAX 100. That’s a great film, probably my favorite b&w 35mm film.
When developing at home you can experiment with various developers. Currently I use T-Max developer but only because D-76 was sold out.
I love Tmax, I eat it for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Ha, I love the old HTV jingle in the beginning! I've only used this film once, and there are bad memories associated with it because it was also the first roll of film I ever tried to put on a developing reel (and it wasn't one of those nice Hewes reels like I have now), but I'd say it's definitely time I gave it another chance.
I would really like to see a comparison to Agfa APX 400 since it's so affordable. Great video!
Cool review!
If you have too much grain on a sharp image, its going to look bad. The softer and blurrier the image, the more grain, makes more sense. As you go sharp, decreased grain is soothing, to have that balance. If you shoot on a fast lens, the blurred area will have a beautiful looking grain.
Reason is, sharp image comes with textures and details on the surfaces and more grain will make it look TMI
My first film was Tri-X Pan. Had fun
They do look very different from my experience. I had one commemt that tri-x looks like 1970's newspaper shots. I agreed.
TMax looks so clean which is great if you are doing portraits or just do not need the grain to distract from the image.
Always digged your vintage sounding intro! If I may ask. What is that from sound familiar...
I love TMax!
It was the ident jingle from HTV, a British TV station that operated in the Bristol and Cardiff areas. Outside the UK, HTV was mainly known (to me at least) for their "Robin of Sherwood" series starring Michael Praed and later Jason Connery.
No doubt a interesting film stock but I always prefer more noticeable grain when I’m doing black and white film photography. Gives it the gritty look I’m going for
First film i ever shot. Expired 1998.
Wish I was that lucky lol. Didn't really try film until 2018 when I dug up an old camera and wanted to try it. Knew NOTHING at the time so just picked up some cheap Fuji from walmart and had a teacher walk me through how to use it lol
@@cpufreak101 I was very lucky. I simply had to ask my uncle to borrow me his Nikon F90x (N90s in the US) and some lenses, he still had the film in the fridge.
Toronto!!!❤️
I am more an Ilford guy since the 70s, Tri-X works for me as well ... but T-Max 100 is my go to film for old folders!!!
Tmax is generally too grey and flat for me, even though it does capture incredible detail. However, I have taken a few shots with my subject completely back-lit and it makes a beautiful and smooth silhouette shot.
Thx for sharing your thoughts on various films. For medium format T-Max 100 & 400 are my standard films. I tried the Rollei Pan, Retro, etc. stuff but will stick with T-Max. For colour film it is Kodak Ektar.
Did you ever compare the "scanability" of different films in (cheap) flatbed-scanners??? I want to get the best images out of investing much time in analog shooting and I think, my scanner (Epson 4180) plays a great part in the process… what is your experience? thx, Stephan
Definitely a factor in my preferring HP5 and Kentmere 400 over Tri-X because of their lower contrast. It's easier to digitally add contrast to a low contrast scan, than try to dig out lost shadow detail from a high contrast scan.
Also wit T grain film you cant yous mono bath developers
Super important info!
Tmax is my fave BnW. Probably 100.
Oh, I much prefer 400 TMAX (TMY2) over Tri-X. TMY2 is simply a superior film on all technical measures - higher resolving, sharper, lower grain. Most importantly, TMY2 is more malleable at exposure time, in push and pull-ability. TMY2 generally provides a more malleable file for post. It is figuratively superior canvas material to paint on.
The goal is to shoot for the print - expose and process for post and darkroom. High contrast negatives, especially ones where the shadows just block up is bad news. It means options closed off early. Same for resolution, grain, acutance.
Again, shoot for the print. "Straight out of the camera" literally is nonsense for negative film; post is the second half of the journey.
By the way, TMY2 souped in HC-110 leaves quite a bit on the table. Try developing in Xtol, starting at 1:1 dilution.
Do provia please
Tmax (& ilford delta) has one issue for me, it takes forever to get that pink anti halation stuff off in the wash.
TF-5 fixer for 6 minutes. Beautiful results.
@@JamieMPhoto I have heard but getting it in Europe can be tricky.
I was told by a senior photographer some 20yrs ago that it indicates the fixing time. When it is gone, the film is fixed long enough. For other films, he said, it is clearing time = 1/2 fixing time. Works for me.
I prefer the grays in tmax 100
On the topic of T-Max and its sharpness/lack of grain, does anyone have recommendations for film stocks that are the opposite of that? I love harsh grain...
Bergger Pancro 400, Ferrania P30, Fomapan films, Ilford Delta 3200 and Kodak P3200, Street Candy.
Also Lomo Berlin 400, tri-x, hp5 in Rodinal
You can try any higher ISO films with traditional AgX grain structure and develop them in Rodinal.
Thanks for all of the replies! It is very much appreciated. Gonna go down to my camera shop this week and see what I can find.
I second the Kodak P3200, lotsa grain.
How does TMax 400 compare to Ilford Delta 400?
Very close. Both are tabular grain films.
Tmax400 is so unfairly maligned for some reason, if it were cheaper it'd be all I shoot.
Funny though now. It's about the cheapest film now in early 2023.