Kodak Tri-X 35mm is a truly legendary film. Kodak Tri-X emulsion was first introduced in 1940 in sheet film, making it over 80 years old 🤩
Now at a low everyday price!
Key to its longevity has been its flexibility - photographers can take TriX 35mm into a variety of lighting situations and recover highlights and shadows or generate different grain feel through processing choices.
It has been the first choice for many top photographers over its lifespan - in fact when Kodak went through bankruptcy and restructuring in 2012 Don McCullin panic-bought 150 rolls of Kodak Tri-X in case it didn't survive the turmoil! Fortunately for Mr McCullin and every other photographer, Tri-X did survive and is still available fresh in both 35mm and 120 formats.
Features:
- Classic medium speed black and white film - Suitable for all types of photography - Fine grain structure and great sharpness - Incredible tonal range and excellent grey scale definition
Benefits:
- Create beautiful photos suitable for enlargement - Connect with the history of 20th Century photojournalism - Achieve amazing results indoors or outdoors, no matter the light condition - Vintage feel to your shots
Kodak - properly known as Kodak Eastman - was founded in America in 1888 and dominated the "Western" world of photography for the next 100 years, constantly in fierce rivalry with the Japanese Fuji. Similarly to Fuji the advent of digital photography at the turn of the century caused significant financial problems. A late attempt to win in the compact market was hit by the rise of mobile photography and bankruptcy followed in 2012. Fortunately the photography business has survived under the Kodak Alaris name - based in Hertfordshire, England - and they have delighted the analogue industry by pledging continued support for film production and the promise of bringing back old favourite emulsions.
When you buy your camera film from us we can ship it across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, Australia and Canada (more countries planned soon!) So buy your Kodak Tri-X 35mm film today and dive back into the fun of 35mm film photography!
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I love shooting black and white not only because of the quicker development time but because of how versatile it can be. And purely shooting a test roll of this film to see how it functions I can tell you for a fact that this is an incredible example of how black and white film can be both Versatile and beautiful. I've not shot a wide range of film to be honest but out of the different films I've used this has by far been my favourite to look at
Tri-X has that lovely lumpy feel that works on things with a bit of texture like the old stumps up the marshes at Thornham, up Norfolk.
Even a gentle tickle in post accentuates the grain, but you don't use this for noise-free images.
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Joss H. (Kingston upon Thames, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Portraits, Landscapes, Street Photography, Pinhole/Long-Exposure, Architecture, Creative/Abstract, Travel, Studio work, Low light/Night
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Classic, Sharp, No Editing Required
Straight out the box this is the best black and white film I’ve used. It has that classic look, it’s tack sharp, and if you don’t want to edit your photos then nothing comes out more pleasing. I do edit my photos so I find HP5 more versatile and cost effective, but it would be a pleasure to shoot HP5 any day of the week.
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Paddy B. (Lambeth, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Portraits, Street Photography, Architecture, Creative/Abstract
Could be my favourite BW film
If you like contrast, this is it
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Greg M. (Cleckheaton, GB)
Perfect for:Street Photography, Low light/Night
Very grainy
I thought I was going to like Tri-X more than I did. I found the grain to be too invasive, but these things are all stylistic choices I suppose. Maybe I need to try a different developer.