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Here are the more popular Kodak B & W fims
for general studio and location photography.


        
KODAK EKTAPAN Film

Panchromatic film, particularly suited for flash portraiture and close-up work with electronic flash. Speed matched to produce black-and-white negatives when color films are also used.

Film speed: Daylight, ISO 100; Tungsten, ISO 100

Primary features: Very fine grain, high resolving power
Moderate degree of enlargement
Retouching surface on both sides
7-mil ESTAR Thick Base
Antihalation backing

Suggested applications:
Advertising/illustration
Copying
Corporate/industrial
Fine art
Medical/scientific
Portraiture

Recommended KODAK Developers: tank and tray--T-MAX RS, XTOL, HC-110, DK-50, D-76, MICRODOL-X; KODAK VERSAMAT Processors or other roller-transport processors--KODAK DURAFLO RT Chemicals


KODAK PLUS-X Pan
and KODAK PLUS-X Pan Professional Films


A good choice for all-around picture-taking.
Medium speed (ISO 125)
Extremely fine grain, excellent sharpness, and high resolving power
KODAK PLUS-X Pan Film
PX - 135, 35 mm long rolls
KODAK PLUS-X Pan Professional Film
PXP - 120, 220
PXE - long rolls
PXT - sheets



KODAK T-MAX 100 Professional Film (TMX)

A black-and-white film ideal for a variety of applications. Especially useful for detailed subjects when maximum image quality is needed. (Also available on glass plates.)

Film speed: EI 100

Primary features: Panchromatic
Extremely high sharpness, extremely fine grain, very high resolving power
A very high degree of enlargement, expanded exposure latitude
Expanded exposure latitude
Very long straight line on characteristic curve

Primary Applications:
Advertising/illustration
Architecture
Copying
Corporate/industrial
Editorial
Education
Fine Art
General
Landscape
Medical/scientific
Photo hobbyist
Photojournalism/sports
Portraiture

Recommended KODAK Developers: T-MAX, T-MAX RS, XTOL,
D-76, HC-110, DURAFLO RT
Process to a black and white transparency (EI 50) using the KODAK T-MAX 100 Direct Positive Film Developing Outfit.
Total darkness (no safelight recommended)
Available in KODAK READYLOAD Film Packets, 135, 120, long roll
and sheet sizes



KODAK T-MAX 400 Professional Film (TMY)

A black-and-white film especially useful for dimly lighted subjects, fast shutter speeds, extended flash range, and good depth of field.

Film speed: EI 400 (also for use at speeds of EI 800 and EI 1600 )

Primary features: Panchromatic
Very high sharpness, extremely fine grain, high resolving power
High degree of enlargement
Shorter push-processing development time -- no increase for 1-stop push, shorter 2-stop push-times than other films require

Primary Applications: Editorial
General
Industrial
Law Enforcement
Photojournalism
Portraiture

Recommended KODAK Developers: T-MAX, T-MAX RS, XTOL,
D-76, HC-110, MICRODOL-X, DURAFLO RT
Total darkness (no safelight recommended)
Available in 135, 120, long roll and sheet sizes



KODAK TRI-X Pan Film (TX)

All-purpose panchromatic film for subjects requiring good depth of field and high shutter speeds, and for extending the flash distance range.

Film speed: ISO 400

Primary features: Fine grain, high sharpness
Medium contrast, moderate degree of enlargement, wide exposure latitude 120-size film can be retouched on the emulsion side

Suggested applications:
Corporate/industrial
Editorial
Fine art
General
Law enforcement
Military/instrumentation
Photojournalism/sports

Recommended KODAK Developers: T-MAX, T-MAX RS, XTOL,
HC-110, D-76, MICRODOL-X, DK-50, DURAFLO RT Chemicals
Total darkness (no safelight recommended)


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