Kodak Tri-X 400

Tri-X 400 has the classic black and white look people usually mean when they say film. The grain is part of the picture, the contrast has some bite, and it still leaves room to work in the darkroom or scan.

Where I have shot it

On the Camino. One frame was the Gaiteiro bagpiper. It was shot on a Bessaflex TM.

How it behaves

Start at 400 and expose for the shadows you want to keep. It pushes well to 800 or 1600 with matching development, but grain and contrast both become more obvious. It is the classic documentary film, with pronounced grain, rich contrast, and enormous latitude.

Questions people ask

Can you push Tri-X 400?

Yes. It pushes well to 800 or 1600 with matching development.

What does Tri-X grain look like?

Pronounced, and part of the picture. Some call it coarse, others call it classic.

Is Tri-X good for street and documentary?

Yes. Street, documentary, photojournalism, and low light are its home ground.