Tri x B&W film

straightshooter · 05-22-2008, 09:23 AM

Other than appearing to be hideously expensive, FotoTechnika in Jacksonville appears to offer what some are looking for. I haven't used them yet but I'm going to try them out with a roll of BW. Their proofs are printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper but enlargements (8X10 and up) are are produced on 100% cotton fibrebase B&W paper.

lithos · 05-23-2008, 04:28 AM

Shameless plug.

Jonson PL · 05-23-2008, 05:06 AM

I recently bought my first Tri X film, looking forward to giving it a run

jgredline · 05-23-2008, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Jonson PL

I recently bought my first Tri X film, looking forward to giving it a run

You are in for a very pleasant surprise.

...I know that I was greatly impressed by how much difference a simple change of film made..

jgredline · 06-10-2008, 06:05 PM

Here are some Black and whites I shot with Tri - x.
Some are re-shoots..I missed the exposer on some, but live and learn.

ptxbillyk · 06-11-2008, 07:18 AM

Almost makes me want to dig out my old b/w stuff...

Pat[/QUOTE]

I did exactly that and dug out this 48 years old Tri-X negative of the family cockerel. This was one of the pix off the second roll of film I took .... (Scanned using a Canon 8600 F)

jgredline · 06-11-2008, 09:12 AM

Pat, Thats great!. Do u have more? If so, please post them.

ptxbillyk · 06-11-2008, 07:18 PM

Originally posted by jgredline

Pat, Thats great!. Do u have more? If so, please post them.

Pat or ptxbillyk? Anyay, here are 2 more from that era. Good old Kodak tri-x!

jgredline · 06-11-2008, 07:30 PM

I meant ptxbillyk

Gosh, your images are so sharp and have great contrast. I have lots to learn. I really enjoy and admire these old images and film in general. Thanks for sharing and if you have more, post them up.

ptxbillyk · 06-12-2008, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

I meant ptxbillyk

Gosh, your images are so sharp and have great contrast. I have lots to learn. I really enjoy and admire these old images and film in general. Thanks for sharing and if you have more, post them up.

Good that you appreciate them. They were taken by a simple Braun Paxette 135 leave-shutter camera. You have to adjust the f-stops, shutter speeds, and estimate the distance, all manually. Great German-made camera though!

The next 2 attached were also taken in 1960. It was 15 years after the WWII, and a lot of reconstruction were carried out in Sandakan, British North Borneo. Those RC buildings were relatively new. There was not much traffic around in those days. Those Chinese (Hakka) labourers (2nd Pix), with their broad-brim hats working on the road construction were a regular presence then. They are all part of history now...

jgredline · 06-13-2008, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by ptxbillyk

Good that you appreciate them. They were taken by a simple Braun Paxette 135 leave-shutter camera. You have to adjust the f-stops, shutter speeds, and estimate the distance, all manually. Great German-made camera though!

The next 2 attached were also taken in 1960. It was 15 years after the WWII, and a lot of reconstruction were carried out in Sandakan, British North Borneo. Those RC buildings were relatively new. There was not much traffic around in those days. Those Chinese (Hakka) labourers (2nd Pix), with their broad-brim hats working on the road construction were a regular presence then. They are all part of history now...

You bet I appreciate them. They are great in so many ways....15 years after WW2? good stuff and so well preserved. I was not around in 1960 (born 1965) so I appreciate them all the more. Have you got some others?

ptxbillyk · 06-14-2008, 06:19 AM

Originally posted by jgredline

You bet I appreciate them. They are great in so many ways....15 years after WW2? good stuff and so well preserved. I was not around in 1960 (born 1965) so I appreciate them all the more. Have you got some others?

Hi jgredline -- thanks for your viewing/comments. I am still doing my scanning of the negatives of pix taken in the 50's and 60's and will post more later. Of course what I have put up were a few with the negatives still in reasonably good conditions. Will have to learn more on how to PS those with scratches and other damages due to the passage of half a century or so.....wish I were 43 again!

**Lowell Goudge** · 06-16-2008, 06:13 PM

I see lots of people discussing both the qualities of Tri-X and home processing, so here goes.

Who else shoots 3200 ISO?

See the attached, Which is how I did night shots before my *istD and 3200 SIO digital.

about 30 minute development time at 21C from memory. Shot in about 1985

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/235547-post5.html

jgredline · 06-16-2008, 06:45 PM

Lowell,
I saw that image before and was as equally impressed as I am now. It is amazing what you have done. Great shot!

Damn Brit · 06-16-2008, 10:57 PM

Javier, I have seen quite a lot of dark room equipment on Craigs List recently. Might be worth a look if you are thinking of trying your own D&P. This has been an interesting thread, thanks for starting it.
Gary

06-10-2008, 06:05 PM	#50
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Here are some Black and whites I shot with Tri - x. Some are re-shoots..I missed the exposer on some, but live and learn. Last edited by jgredline; 06-10-2008 at 07:17 PM.

06-11-2008, 07:18 AM	#51
ptxbillyk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	Almost makes me want to dig out my old b/w stuff... Pat[/QUOTE] I did exactly that and dug out this 48 years old Tri-X negative of the family cockerel. This was one of the pix off the second roll of film I took .... (Scanned using a Canon 8600 F) Attached Images

06-11-2008, 07:18 PM	#53
ptxbillyk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	Originally posted by jgredline Pat, Thats great!. Do u have more? If so, please post them. Pat or ptxbillyk? Anyay, here are 2 more from that era. Good old Kodak tri-x! Attached Images

06-12-2008, 12:29 AM	#55
ptxbillyk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	Originally posted by jgredline I meant ptxbillyk Gosh, your images are so sharp and have great contrast. I have lots to learn. I really enjoy and admire these old images and film in general. Thanks for sharing and if you have more, post them up. Good that you appreciate them. They were taken by a simple Braun Paxette 135 leave-shutter camera. You have to adjust the f-stops, shutter speeds, and estimate the distance, all manually. Great German-made camera though! The next 2 attached were also taken in 1960. It was 15 years after the WWII, and a lot of reconstruction were carried out in Sandakan, British North Borneo. Those RC buildings were relatively new. There was not much traffic around in those days. Those Chinese (Hakka) labourers (2nd Pix), with their broad-brim hats working on the road construction were a regular presence then. They are all part of history now... Attached Images

06-16-2008, 06:13 PM	#58
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,886	have you tried 3200 iso? I see lots of people discussing both the qualities of Tri-X and home processing, so here goes. Who else shoots 3200 ISO? See the attached, Which is how I did night shots before my *istD and 3200 SIO digital. about 30 minute development time at 21C from memory. Shot in about 1985 https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/235547-post5.html

05-22-2008, 09:23 AM	#46
straightshooter Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Forest Park, Georgia/Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 633	Other than appearing to be hideously expensive, FotoTechnika in Jacksonville appears to offer what some are looking for. I haven't used them yet but I'm going to try them out with a roll of BW. Their proofs are printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper but enlargements (8X10 and up) are are produced on 100% cotton fibrebase B&W paper.

05-23-2008, 04:28 AM	#47
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Shameless plug.

05-23-2008, 05:06 AM	#48
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	I recently bought my first Tri X film, looking forward to giving it a run

05-23-2008, 10:01 AM	#49
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jonson PL I recently bought my first Tri X film, looking forward to giving it a run You are in for a very pleasant surprise. ...I know that I was greatly impressed by how much difference a simple change of film made..

06-11-2008, 09:12 AM	#52
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Pat, Thats great!. Do u have more? If so, please post them.

06-11-2008, 07:30 PM	#54
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	I meant ptxbillyk Gosh, your images are so sharp and have great contrast. I have lots to learn. I really enjoy and admire these old images and film in general. Thanks for sharing and if you have more, post them up.

06-13-2008, 08:20 PM	#56
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Originally posted by ptxbillyk Good that you appreciate them. They were taken by a simple Braun Paxette 135 leave-shutter camera. You have to adjust the f-stops, shutter speeds, and estimate the distance, all manually. Great German-made camera though! The next 2 attached were also taken in 1960. It was 15 years after the WWII, and a lot of reconstruction were carried out in Sandakan, British North Borneo. Those RC buildings were relatively new. There was not much traffic around in those days. Those Chinese (Hakka) labourers (2nd Pix), with their broad-brim hats working on the road construction were a regular presence then. They are all part of history now... You bet I appreciate them. They are great in so many ways....15 years after WW2? good stuff and so well preserved. I was not around in 1960 (born 1965) so I appreciate them all the more. Have you got some others?

06-14-2008, 06:19 AM	#57
ptxbillyk Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malaysia Photos: Gallery Posts: 55	Originally posted by jgredline You bet I appreciate them. They are great in so many ways....15 years after WW2? good stuff and so well preserved. I was not around in 1960 (born 1965) so I appreciate them all the more. Have you got some others? Hi jgredline -- thanks for your viewing/comments. I am still doing my scanning of the negatives of pix taken in the 50's and 60's and will post more later. Of course what I have put up were a few with the negatives still in reasonably good conditions. Will have to learn more on how to PS those with scratches and other damages due to the passage of half a century or so.....wish I were 43 again!

06-16-2008, 06:45 PM	#59
jgredline Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: LosAngeles, Ca. Photos: Albums Posts: 10,628 Original Poster	Lowell, I saw that image before and was as equally impressed as I am now. It is amazing what you have done. Great shot!

06-16-2008, 10:57 PM	#60
Damn Brit Guest	Javier, I have seen quite a lot of dark room equipment on Craigs List recently. Might be worth a look if you are thinking of trying your own D&P. This has been an interesting thread, thanks for starting it. Gary

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