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JavaDuke
13-Jul-2007, 10:40
Sorry if this is an FAQ - I'm looking for comparison of Neopan Acros 100 vs TMax 100, preferably with examples. I'm interested in comaring things like grain size, exposure latitude, etc.

Thanks a lot!
Ron Marshall
13-Jul-2007, 10:59
Here is a comparison:

http://www.butzi.net/articles/tmxacros.htm

Acros has slightly better reciprocity, other than that not much difference that I could see.
turtle
13-Jul-2007, 11:10
for me, grain and acutance=same

Character, Acros is way better. TMax for me is the worst film I have used. Acros might not match APX100 or FP4+ but is not nearly so bad as Tmax, so OK for quickloads. Tmax 5x4 readyload..........I would rather shoot 120 Ilford if portability is an issue.
JavaDuke
13-Jul-2007, 11:24
Well, I'm shooting 4x5 and I prefer quickloads/readyloads, so I guess, FP4+ is not an option for me.
Ordered a box of Acros and red filter ;)
cobalt
14-Jul-2007, 22:09
for me, grain and acutance=same

Character, Acros is way better. TMax for me is the worst film I have used. Acros might not match APX100 or FP4+ but is not nearly so bad as Tmax, so OK for quickloads. Tmax 5x4 readyload..........I would rather shoot 120 Ilford if portability is an issue.

agree completely...
al olson
15-Jul-2007, 10:04
As an interesting aside, Butzi's link indicates that as of November, 2003, Fuji Acros Quickloads were $50 for 20 sheets and Tmax Readyloads were $42.

I checked the B&H site and today both are listed at $61 while the Adorama site lists Tmax at $65 and Acros at $62. Quite a price jump in slightly over 3 1/2 years!
Ron Marshall
15-Jul-2007, 10:55
Badger has them for $55:

http://www.badgergraphic.com/store/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=601