I'm ready to order a box of HP-5+ for the Speed Graphic and also to use with the nuclear powered Agfa Ansco (with the Aero-Ektar up in front) and I'm open to alternatives----not that I'm unhappy with HP-5+, far from it in fact---I'm just curious what others here are shooting in 5x7 format. I'm also in the market for a 5x7 infrared film, if there is such a thing----is there? Have you used it and what are your impressions?
"I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority"---EB White
Tri-X
Not very cutting edge.
FP-4
I'm not very cutting edge either, I use FP-4 in all formats from 35mm to 8x10, develop it in Pyrocat, and it does everything I want. I think it's one of the great films, not that there aren't others...
HP5+. It's the easiest to get and I've been using it forever.
FP4 with the 5x7 Dorff. I really like the smooth tonality of FP4.
xxx
Just about ready to shoot 5x7 with a reducing back on my 8x10.
As far as infrared film, Freestyle now list Efke IR in among others 5x7 Should be very intresting.
Panatomic X.
HP5. Nice tonality, I like it for higher contrast lighting, and with XTOL 1:3.
When I manage to snag a few 5X7 holders I will be using HP5+. I just finished restoring a 8X10-5X7 back for the Dorff and don't have any holders yet.
Ben
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