Kodak Tri-X 120 film is a truly legendary film. Kodak Tri-X emulsion was first introduced in 1940 in sheet film, making it over 80 years old!
Key to its longevity has been its flexibility - photographers can take TriX 120 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.
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.
For more information about the brand check out our bio of Kodak
After two rolls of this I can see why it's considered a classic. Getting consistently good results in varied light conditions, and I'm being pleasantly surprised by the tonal range of this film stock (I believe it's renowned more for its contasty-nesss). I look forward to availing myself of future AW deals on this stock.
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Damian B. (Crewe, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Portraits, Landscapes, Street Photography, Creative/Abstract, Travel, Studio work, Low light/Night
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One of the best
Such a great film, grain as big as golf balls if you want and inky black blacks, absolutely love it in every format.
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LM (Rushden, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder
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A box of trix
Gritty, grainy, gorgeous. Full of character and contrast. Quite flat straight out of the scanner (in my experience) but very easy to bring it to life.
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Phil M. (Ellesmere Port, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Street Photography, Architecture, Travel
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Love this film
I never really shot black and white film before digital came along but, now analogue photography is purely for the experience, I am enjoying trying out different black and white films. This is one of my favourites yet; good contrast without being extreme and a pleasing amount of grain. The 400 iso rating enabled me to shoot handheld with a Zeiss Ikon Nettar and the results from this roll shot at the National Memorial Arboretum really impressed me.
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Abbie B. (Liverpool, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners
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Ole reliable
I'm not usually a huge b/w person, but I just love this film.