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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

DeveloperDilutionISOTimeTemp
D-76stock4007m 30s20°C
XTOLstock4006m 30s20°C
HC-110B4005m 30s20°C
D-761+140010m 15s20°C
XTOL1+14008m20°C
Df96 Monobathstock40011m21°C

Often Used For

architecturestudiohigh detail

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