----- Original Message ----- From: "Isaac"
Subject: C 41 B&W film
Hello all. I'm wondering what everyone's opinion is on this. Is it worth
using? It is certainly much easier to acquire, but would I be happy with the
results? Also, are filters needed like with real b&w film?
It can be very nice film.
If you want to learn darkroom, then real B&W is a better choice (I think).
The masked films are designed to be printed on colour paper (hence the dye mask), and while I like many of XP-2's qualities, the emulsion is too soft for my liking.
It scratches very easily.
If you are scanning, or having it prints made commercially, then the chromogenics are fine.
William Robb
