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This was my test roll for a newly purchased Nikon FM2n. I didn't scan these myself, so when the jpegs arrived back I was a little disappointed by the high contrast, lack of mid-tones, the dirty grain in some skies, and some skies blown out. It reminded me of b&w prints we sometimes got back from the developer in the 1970s. Then it was a problem with chemicals, papers and so on, I guess; today it is a problem with scanning. And I am sure, my own photography skills which have grown a little lazy too after shooting digital for a couple of decades. Encouraged by some beautiful Tri-X shots others had taken, it was pretty easy to turn down the contrast, and the microcontrast that contributes to the dirty skies, turn up the exposure and and end up with much improved photos. Still a bit too grainy for my taste. I don't think this is a great film stock for beginners as I found it rather unforgiving particularly when using a new-to-me camera.
Initially I didn't get on with this film, but now I'm really appreciating it's fine qualities.
Excellent all purpose black and white film. It also works well of shot at ISO 800 for use indoors with a fast lens, which also boosts the contrast.
Still a great film for the grittier look.
Tones come up better with a bit of help in post.
If you aren’t completely taken by the look of this stock, others are available. When I choose a 400 B&W I’m usually pushing it, and the Ilford stocks push better. That doesn’t make this a bad film though, it’s reliable and it does have a look that some love.
