Автор: Synthesis
Дата: 01-03-06 12:50
Kodak T-Max 400 TMY 120 (5-Pack), 400 ASA (8851479)
An Easy to Use Chromogenic B&W Film!
Apr 1, 2003
Pros: Ease of Use & Developing. Inexpensive, Sharp, C-41 chemistry.
Cons: Some color shift when printed on color paper.
The Bottom Line: An excellent return to the beauty of black and white photography. RATING DETAILS
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Full Review
PLEASE NOTE: The picture above is for Kodak T-MAX 400 not the B&W 400 described in this review.
KODAK Black & White 400+ is a consumer grade black and white chromogenic film that Kodak offers to compete with ILFORD's fine products.
Chromogenic Black and White Films were first introduced in the early 1980s by the British company ILFORD. Taking advantages of dyes rather than silver halide crystals, these emulsions can be developed in standard C-41 color chemicals. They possess the unique and dual advantage of being printable on both color and B&W paper. Chromogenic films like this one also allow the user to get their film developed at any local 1 hour lab without having to suffer the inconvenience of a 10 day to 2 week wait to have panchromatic (traditional) black and white films developed and returned.
For many years, the use by the average consumer of black and white film has lessened. The introduction and constant improvement of chromogenic films from KODAK and Ilford have helped revive interest in this medium among the general public and these two companies should be applauded for their development and constant product improvements in their offerings.
EASE OF USE:
Anyone, from the user of a point & shoot 35, to the owner of a NIKON F5 can use this film. It has tremendous exposure latitude and delivers finely grained photos that can be enlarged well beyond 8 x 10. In fact, at sizes below 8 x 10, grain size is imperceptible. Contrast is not too noticeable, but still provides needed dark vs. light imagery once the photographer composes and takes the photo.
DEVELOPING:
This film is especially convenient because it can be developed in C-41 chemistry at any 1 hour lab. Excellent results are available whether one elects color or black and white paper. Some may notice a slight color shift on color paper toward sepia or blue/gray, but these are not necessarily faults. A sepia toned photo appears to be older than it actually is and can add warmth and a nostalgic aura to the photo. Blue/Gray prints still provide high detail while losing the "busy-ness" of an all-color print. When using true B&W paper, detail is exceptionally fine and the prints are very, very scanable. Several reviews in the photo mags have stated that this film is even more scanable than such fine grained films as T-MAX 100 and 400.
I am always pleased with the results I receive from these films from KODAK. They are readily available at photo stores and discount chains like Wal-Mart, Target and K-Mart. Their convenience makes them excellent all-around films with sharp resolution and the latitude to get creative with filters, shutter speeds and so on.
If you haven't tried Black & White photography since your days in a high school photography course, don't be intimidated. This KODAK offering is an easy, convenient and inexpensive way to enjoy the beauty and drama of black and white without having to build your own darkroom.
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