Places or things, TMax. Much finer grain, but tends to give a "clinical" quality to the scene.
People, TriX. The smoothness of the midtones and the grain quality really seem to make for better people pictures. It is a bit more grainy than TMax, but the grain isn't objectionable.
In terms of contrast, I've found TMax 400 and TriX to be almost identical, when developed exactly to the letter of the Kodak instructions (yes, I'm anal-retentive like that). A well-lit scene from either film will print well onto Kodak polymax paper without much contrast adjustment at all. Remember though, B&W contrast is highly dependent on the processing of the film.
I usually develop both films in D76 1:1, though I've been tempted lately to try TMax developer on the TMax film.
If it's going to be hazy, definitely put at least a yellow filter on, you might also want to experiment with a dark yellow or a red, though for close shots, it probably won't make too much difference. A polarizer might help with glare as well.
-Mat
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The band i usually take night time/indoor/beer tent shots for is playing a day time show at the Markham street festival this Sunday around 1- 3 pm. Its supposed to be sunny,but probably hazy,as its getting summery out now and the pollution is evident . I like my B&W shots with med to hi contrast.Would i be better of with Tmax for this or is Tri-x more contrasy(if it si such a thing).I'll be using a # 8 yellow,if i can find one for the lens i'll use.Its not a 49mm,67 ithink,have to check tonight.
Any comments gang.
Dave
