DREW WILEY
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The current TX400 doesn't have the same look as the classic old journalistic version of 35mm Tri-X, which seems grainier to me. The 320 speed version has a somewhat different characteristic curve, and is a sheet film more in line with older Tri-X sheet film.
Admittedly, neither of these are among my favorite films. But once in awhile I find a need for their special look, conspicuous grain n' all. Among Kodak products, I find TMax films far more versatile; and that's exactly why they replaced a whole suite of former Kodak films, and were intended to replace the Tri-X itself. But at least one old hound evaded the dog catcher, and is still hanging around.
Admittedly, neither of these are among my favorite films. But once in awhile I find a need for their special look, conspicuous grain n' all. Among Kodak products, I find TMax films far more versatile; and that's exactly why they replaced a whole suite of former Kodak films, and were intended to replace the Tri-X itself. But at least one old hound evaded the dog catcher, and is still hanging around.