Kodak T-Max 400

The modern 400. It has finer grain than Tri-X, with a cleaner, more neutral look. Less romance, more resolution.

How it behaves

It is a great all-around black and white film. It pushes well to 800 in the field notes, and the research says it is pushable to EI 1600 while holding contrast and detail. Also noted: smooth tonal gradation, a broad tonal range, and wide latitude for difficult lighting and moving subjects.

Questions people ask

Kodak T-Max 400 or Tri-X 400?

T-Max 400 is finer-grained, cleaner, and more neutral. Tri-X has the classic grain and more romance. The research bills T-Max 400 as the sharpest and finest-grained 400-speed black and white film.

Can you push T-Max 400?

Yes. The field notes say it pushes well to 800, and the research says EI 1600 while holding contrast and detail.

Is T-Max 400 a good all-rounder?

Yes. The research lists available light, street, documentary, night, low light, sports, and action.