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Kodak Tri-X 400
A classic photojournalism film with a long heritage. Known for its distinctive gritty grain, high contrast, and strong push-processing capability.
ISO
400
Formats
4
35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10
Process
BW
Type
B&W
Characteristics
Grainmedium
Contrasthigh
Latitudeexcellent
Reciprocity Failure
Compensation Formula
t' = t1.54
Heavy reciprocity failure. 100s metered requires ~1200s exposure.
Development Times
| Developer | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-76 | stock | 400 | 6m 45s | 20°C / 68°F |
| D-76 | 1+1 | 400 | 9m 45s | 20°C / 68°F |
| HC-110 | B | 400 | 3m 45s | 20°C / 68°F |
| XTOL | stock | 400 | 7m | 20°C / 68°F |
| XTOL | 1+1 | 400 | 9m | 20°C / 68°F |
| Rodinal | 1+25 | 400 | 7m | 20°C / 68°F |
| Rodinal | 1+50 | 400 | 13m | 20°C / 68°F |
| Rodinal | 1+100 | 400 | 60m | 20°C / 68°F |
| D-76 | stock | 1600 | 9m 30s | 20°C / 68°F |
| Df96 Monobath | stock | 400 | 6m 45s | 21°C / 70°F |
Often Used For
street photographydocumentarypush processing
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