Tri-X 400....

[Ektagraphic]

Does anyone know why Tri-X 400 is sold by individual rolls not pro packs? I like it the way because I like getting the box and everything since some stores won't break down propacks this is nice.

 

[fotch]

Someone knows, not me of course.

 

[Alexander Ghaffari]

It doesn't matter to me, as I buy it in multiples of five rolls anyway (all mail order).

 

[dwdmguy]

Most stores such as B&H do not give even a penny discount for a pro pack of five nor a "brick" of 10. I'm curious, what is it about the pro pack that you like. Just the 5 pack box?

 

[nickandre]

Most stores such as B&H do not give even a penny discount for a pro pack of five nor a "brick" of 10. I'm curious, what is it about the pro pack that you like. Just the 5 pack box?

Breaking that plastic wrap is always nice

 

[John Koehrer]

TX400 wasn't a "PRO" film it was packaged as consumer film by Kodak.
TXP320 was the "PRO" variety, thicker retouchable base and "PRO"-packs

 

[JMC1969]

TX400 wasn't a "PRO" film it was packaged as consumer film by Kodak.
TXP320 was the "PRO" variety, thicker retouchable base and "PRO"-packs

This was my thought as well, but brings up another question as I was researching whether or not your statement(and my thoughts) were true.

Are the two films the same emulsion just on different bases and that being the reason for different speeds?

They are listed on the same data reference sheet and the curves have very small difference (in my opinion).

 

[Oren Grad]

TX400 wasn't a "PRO" film it was packaged as consumer film by Kodak.

35mm TX (400) used to be sold in 50-roll pro packs. I still have the boxes left from a couple of them.

 

[Oren Grad]

Are the two films the same emulsion just on different bases and that being the reason for different speeds?

No. They're different films. The sensitometric behavior and corresponding tonal characteristics really are substantially different.