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    Re: Kodak Tri x 320 What is your opinion ?

    Quote Originally Posted by paulbarden View Post
    You can find evidence that many well known photographers use a particular film, and all that really tells you is that those people have learned how to get what they want from that film. It does not suggest that there is anything "special" or "superior" about that film. Unfortunately, Tri-X has been mythologized to the point that its virtues have been exaggerated beyond reason.



    Agreed. Nobody is going to persuade the OP that Tri-X isn't the "best film ever made", so no point in suggesting otherwise.
    My memory might be off. But I seem to recall that when Tri-X came out, its main attractiveness was the fast 400 ASA speed.

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    Replying to Alan, I shoot both TMY100 and TMX400. The faster version is obviously better for large format usage with its smaller f-stops, especially on windy days. But I shoot it in all formats from 35mm to 8x10, and process it in PMK pryro. The 100 speed product is ideal for Med Format usage which needs a higher degree of enlargement. But I have to resort to a different developer to get comparable edge effect. I keep quite a bit of TMX100 sheet film on hand for technical darkroom usage (masks, internegatives, color separation negs, etc), so some of that inevitably gets used for generally shooting too. I have to ration my 8X10 TMY400 sheets more circumspectly, because I have less of it, and it's getting expensive to replace.

    Otherwise, is my memory getting off, and is this no longer the Large Format forum? How did "great photographs" via Diana cameras sneak into the discussion? Evidently, just another ludicrous Devil's Advocate ploy.

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    Re: Kodak Tri x 320 What is your opinion ?

    I have a 16 by something Diana - the type Carleton Watkins used I think.

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    Thank you for your consistant expertise

    Quote Originally Posted by Michael R View Post
    I have a 16 by something Diana - the type Carleton Watkins used I think.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael R View Post
    This seems to be another of those threads in which the originator appears at first to be asking questions but is really looking for validation of a pre-existing mindset. Don’t waste your time arguing over TXP. We’ve got other crap to argue over lol.
    Your personal attack on me is unwarranted and ungentlemanly

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    Re: Kodak Tri x 320 What is your opinion ?

    In responding to the the many and building personal attacks made very directly to y thread I will reply

    I have and continue to use TMax 400 and Tmax100 in 8x10 and 4x5.. I really like my FP4 in 8x10 and the HP5 in my 8x10 and 11x14. I have used hundreds of sheets. I have much in stock and at any one time have 20 8x10 holders filled with Ilford.

    I am not the "lover of Tri X. I have used it occassionally. It is expensive. I am thrying to find out from tri x users what their experience is. Yet this inquiry which I am hoping would be focused has yeilder several prsonal attacks and disparaging remarks.

    Basically there are photogs who are " In Love" with Tri x . I am not one of those. I had hoped there was a Tri X photog who would explain the attraction to Tri X.

    Yet it seems there are not any Tri X photos responding.

    The users of the Tmax have bee very protective and frankly Haughty in their views. Somewhat intolerant of the idea of the use of any other emulsion.

    They should open their eyes and try the Ilford. Or dare I suggest ... ADOX !

    Yes I really like Adox. it is for me the top emulsion. Maybe its the Climate up here north the 49th Parallel. The air is clear, Our society is based on Tolerance and Diversity. Exploring the vast geography and multlitude of cultures in Canada. In Toronto the courts recognize 47 languages and dialects.

    Delighting in the culinary delights of Poutine and Maple Syrup on everything. Have you tried a bacon relish with a Maple Sugar base note? Then you have not lived.

    Tri X is now on order. I will make my Own interpretation. In fact the wholesale barrage of disgust for Tri X has made it an Underdog. And We Canadians love Underdogs. Again that is our culture.

    I know it will not disappoint, It ill be an adventure. Yielding Contact prints on Adox paper. Wet darkroom enlargement on Ilford Paper exposed under my Durst 184. Sloshed in Dektol. Such a sea of diversity and Wonder

    Well I have to get to Breakfast. The sun is up and its a new day. Sunny and a high of 26 Centigrade is expected. Yes in Canada we measure in Celcius. It beed the Law for decades to emphasis the differences we have .

    Regards

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    Re: Kodak Tri x 320 What is your opinion ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Klein View Post
    My memory might be off. But I seem to recall that when Tri-X came out, its main attractiveness was the fast 400 ASA speed.
    it had 7 stop latitude and grain when they improved it over the years they got rid of some of these benefits.

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    Re: Kodak Tri x 320 What is your opinion ?

    I have no opinion

    The 11X14 10 boxes of 10 sealed sheets in OE box

    Is for my DIY education

    The price was right for me at that time

    Telling me and OP we are wasting something

    Is wrong

    Do not Covet

    I used X-Ray for years to learn

    even as ridicule was mounting
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    Re: Kodak Tri x 320 What is your opinion ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Alan Klein View Post
    My memory might be off. But I seem to recall that when Tri-X came out, its main attractiveness was the fast 400 ASA speed.
    Memory is close; very close! When Tri-X originally came out it was 200 ASA (daylight)/ 160 ASA (Tungsten), which was a high-speed film in those days. AS you probably know, the change to the film speed, from 200 to 400, was not a result of any changes to the film but change to how film speed was computed.

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    Re: Kodak Tri x 320 What is your opinion ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Torontoamateur View Post
    In responding to the the many and building personal attacks made very directly to y thread I will reply

    I have and continue to use TMax 400 and Tmax100 in 8x10 and 4x5.. I really like my FP4 in 8x10 and the HP5 in my 8x10 and 11x14. I have used hundreds of sheets. I have much in stock and at any one time have 20 8x10 holders filled with Ilford.

    I am not the "lover of Tri X. I have used it occassionally. It is expensive. I am thrying to find out from tri x users what their experience is. Yet this inquiry which I am hoping would be focused has yeilder several prsonal attacks and disparaging remarks.

    Basically there are photogs who are " In Love" with Tri x . I am not one of those. I had hoped there was a Tri X photog who would explain the attraction to Tri X.

    Yet it seems there are not any Tri X photos responding.

    The users of the Tmax have bee very protective and frankly Haughty in their views. Somewhat intolerant of the idea of the use of any other emulsion.

    They should open their eyes and try the Ilford. Or dare I suggest ... ADOX !

    Yes I really like Adox. it is for me the top emulsion. Maybe its the Climate up here north the 49th Parallel. The air is clear, Our society is based on Tolerance and Diversity. Exploring the vast geography and multlitude of cultures in Canada. In Toronto the courts recognize 47 languages and dialects.

    Delighting in the culinary delights of Poutine and Maple Syrup on everything. Have you tried a bacon relish with a Maple Sugar base note? Then you have not lived.

    Tri X is now on order. I will make my Own interpretation. In fact the wholesale barrage of disgust for Tri X has made it an Underdog. And We Canadians love Underdogs. Again that is our culture.

    I know it will not disappoint, It ill be an adventure. Yielding Contact prints on Adox paper. Wet darkroom enlargement on Ilford Paper exposed under my Durst 184. Sloshed in Dektol. Such a sea of diversity and Wonder

    Well I have to get to Breakfast. The sun is up and its a new day. Sunny and a high of 26 Centigrade is expected. Yes in Canada we measure in Celcius. It beed the Law for decades to emphasis the differences we have .

    Regards
    Perhaps this tells you something...

    And I understand your frustration, but rather than stating "not any responding", you might want to look at Sal's post, with a Tri-X picture.

    Good luck and much enjoyment to your your exploration of, both, Canada and Tri-X.

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