Re: Film & printing

In my own experience (highly suspect and utterly lacking in scientific
method), HP-5 is a great stand-in for tri-x. The only distinction in my
experience of printing both is that the HP-5 typically has lower density
(which translates into a more flexible neg in most cases; dual contrast
printing in silver-gelatin with hp-5 has produced great results for me)
For alt-printing, tho, the density of tri-x is one of it's strongest
assets (my opinion of course)

Martin Salowey wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have grown weary of Kodak's slicing and dicing policy towards their
> analog B/W products. Discontinuing Super-XX a few years back was
> horrific enough but messing around with Tri-x is nothing less than
> unconscionable. Rather than put anymore time, effort and $$ into testing
> and using Kodak products, that will eventually be discontinued or
> changed, I am thinking about testing/using some of the "Little" players
> products. Is anyone out there using the following films?
>
> * J and C Classic either 200 or 400 speed
> * Efke 25, 50 or 100
> * Bergger 200
> * Ilford Pan F or HP-5 (I know they are a "Big" Player)
>
> What are you impressions of the films characteristics, quality and
> consistency? What combinations of film and developers have you found
> useful?
>
> I know that these are rather subjective questions but it would serve as
> a point of departure in deciding whether or not pursuing them as an
> alternative is worthwhile. Your input is greatly appreciated.
>
> Marty
>
>
Received on Tue Dec 2 08:35:32 2003