Kodak TX 135-36 Tri-X Pan Black & White Print Film (ISO-400)

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Pros

  • Consistent (43)
  • Reliable tonal range (40)
  • Accurate (37)
  • Sharp (28)
  • Easy to use (16)
  • Scans well (16)
  • Durable (9)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Good tonal range (6)
  • Reproduces well (4)
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Cons

  • Scratches easily (4)
  • Inconsistent (1)
  • Low contrast (1)
  • Not durable (1)
  • Poor quality (1)

Best Uses

  • Artwork (36)
  • Photojournalism (36)
  • Travel (32)
  • Home (19)
  • Sports/action (18)
  • Everyday (15)
  • Sports photography (10)
  • Portraits (8)
  • Studio (8)
  • Office (7)
 
 
 

Provided by photoalley.com

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

  • Fine grain, high sharpness
  • Medium contrast
  • moderate degree of enlargement
  • wide exposure latitude
  • Specification Description
    Model 8667073
    UPC 041778454275
    ISO 400
    Size 35mm

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    Kodak TX 135-36 Tri-X Pan Black & White Print Film (ISO-400) Reviews

     
     
     

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    ★★★★☆
    4.0
    A classic panchromatic

    "I have used this film since college with good results. It has good latitude and grain. I have experienced inconsistency in its tonal range even from the same batch and in controlled studio settings. I have had great success using multiple ISO settings on the same roll and then stand developing it for 5 hours. It holds up well to abuse...." Read Full Review »

    Aug 03, 2007 by JFReynolds

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    ★★★☆☆
    3.0
    Good starting film

    "If you're just starting out with film photography, Tri-X is a great film that, because of its relatively low contrast, is much more forgiving of errors in exposure. Once you feel more confident, move on to Ilford films, especially Delta...." Read Full Review »

    Sep 24, 2009 by Zach from Brooklyn

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    Kodak TX 135-36 Tri-X Pan Black & White Print Film (ISO-400) Review

    A classic panchromatic

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Good in most conditions
    • Scans Well
    • Sharp
    • Withstands abuse

      Cons

    • Inconsistent

      Best Uses

    • Artwork
    • Photojournalism
    • Travel
     

    "I have used this film since college with good results. It has good latitude and grain. I have experienced inconsistency in its tonal range even from the same batch and in controlled studio settings. I have had great success using multiple ISO settings on the same roll and then stand developing it fo …"  Read Full Review »

    Vase at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas

    Vase at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas
    • Made with Product
    • Pushed 3 stops
    • Stand developed
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Aug 3 2007
    JFReynolds
    Kaysville, UT
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    • Professional
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    [6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

    Kodak TX 135-36 Tri-X Pan Black & White Print Film (ISO-400) Review

    My alltime favorite film

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Accurate
    • Consistent
    • Good Tonal Range
    • Reproduces Well
    • Scans Well

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Action Shots
    • Artwork
    • Photojournalism
    • Sports Photography
    • Travel
     

    "I started out 30-odd years ago with my first 35mm camera and fell in love with Tri-X. Today I am a fulltime photojournalist with a small newspaper shooting digital. BUT when I want to shoot for my own personal work, I pull out my dad's Yashica GS35 and rolls of Tri. It does more to improve my eye th …"  Read Full Review »

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    Jul 14 2007
    Rich the PJ
    Panama City Beach, FL
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    • Professional
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    [4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

    Kodak TX 135-36 Tri-X Pan Black & White Print Film (ISO-400) Review

    Best B&W Film Ever

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Accurate
    • Consistent
    • Good Tonal Range
    • Reproduces Well

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Action Shots
    • Photojournalism
    • Travel
     

    "All the great ones used it - Cartier-Bresson, Winogrand.... Still better than anything one can whip up in Photoshop. Funny how software designers are creating plug-ins that recreate the look and feel of Tri-X. Just use Tri-X! Excellent tonal range, wonderful, raw grain. D76 1:1 and skip the phot …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 24 2008
    applesanity
    Washington, DC
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    Kodak TX 135-36 Tri-X Pan Black & White Print Film (ISO-400) Review

    Tone

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Consistent
    • Reliable Tonal Range

      Cons

    • Scratches Easily

      Best Uses

    • Photojournalism
    • Travel
     

    "T grain, but not max T.

    there is a difference, and this film always has the tone of life encapsulated. In documentary work, it is a favorite for me. "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Nov 17 2009
    Lusitano
    Echo Park, CA
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    Kodak TX 135-36 Tri-X Pan Black & White Print Film (ISO-400) Review

    Good quality film

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Consistent
    • Reliable Tonal Range

      Cons

    • Scratches Easily

      Best Uses

    • Artwork
    • Photojournalism
    • Travel
     

    "I'm a full time photography major. This is great basic film for hand developing and printing. Has a nice range of potential tones and contrasts well. Scans are a bit flat however, in my experience "

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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    Nov 17 2009
    Tyler
    New York, NY
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    • Semi-pro Photographer
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