In comparing Delta to TMax, the Film Developing Cookbook authors note Delta is a bit grainier than TMax due to their smaller T-Grains, but Delta shows finer detail and gradation in the highlights. But they provide a sharper image with less grain, making them a favourite for many film shooters. The flat grains allow the manufacturers to use 30% less silver than traditional grains for the same speed. The grains are flat - like a skipping stone, while regular grains are rounded, like pebbles. Some people love the sharpness of T-Grain films, where others prefer the rich tonal variations achieved by classic film grains.Īccording to Troop and Anchell, T-Grains are a modern emulsion that came about in the 80s. When you’re choosing a film stock, probably the biggest choice you’ll have to make is whether to buy a T-Grain film like Kodak TMax/Ilford Delta, or a conventional grain film like Tri-X/HP5+. Choosing T-Grain versus Conventional Grain Films By far, the best guide on developing films is The Film Developing Cookbook by Bill Troop and Steven Anchel, which will be referenced heavily in this article. In this article, the advice I’m giving comes from my own experience, along with the experiences of experts in the industry. That’s one of the beautiful things about film - there’s always so much to learn.
There are hundreds of variables out there that’ll change the outcome on your negatives. Each process changes the scannability/printability of the negatives, so it’s important to know which one best suits your needs. So how do photographers get the smoothest results when shooting film?Īs a general rule, photographers reduce the appearance of film grain by over-exposing, using fine-grain solvent developers, or by stand-developing their rolls.
I’ve been developing my own rolls for the past three years now, and I’ve come to learn a lot about making exceptional, fine-grain negatives - even when push-processing Black and White film. There have been entire books published on the subject, and millions of dollars in research over the last 100 years on how to achieve the best, finest-grain results without sacrificing image sharpness. Many people on forums and Facebook are talking about how to get fine-grain results on film. It can be pushed or pulled with ease, producing stunning negatives when proper development is used. HP5 is the most versatile B&W film on the market.
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