BW
Kodak T-Max 400
Known for exceptionally fine grain among 400-speed B&W films. Tabular grain technology offers high sharpness and resolving power.
ISO
400
Formats
4
35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10
Process
BW
Type
B&W
Characteristics
Grainvery fine
Contrastmedium
Latitudeexcellent
Reciprocity Failure
Compensation Formula
t' = t1.24
Excellent reciprocity for B&W. Significantly better than Tri-X for long exposures.
Development Times
Often Used For
architecturestudiohigh detail
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