TXP 320 is gone. What now?

vdonovan · Apr 19, 2010

I haven't forgotten!

P.S. Jay, I haven't forgotten that I owe you some prints! They are sitting on my table right now, waiting for me to spot them. Thank you for your generosity and patience.

Jay Decker said:
If you are scanning, here's what I recommend:

1) If you can tolerate the lower film speed, you have got to try Fuji Acros in XTOL.

2) Kodak TMY2 in XTOL is very good and scans well. Probably your best "direct" replacement.

3) If you can tolerate more grain, the easiest combination is Tri-X 400 in in Diafine and you want to shoot it at ASA 800 to 1250.

4) If you don't mind using a processing lab and have a good lab available, you might want to consider Ilford XP2 or Kodak BW400CN chromogenic films. Some people love them, some people hate them, some folks like to do their own developing... what ever. Having worked with the chromogenic films, the negative have great tonality, scan well, and fine grain.

or, you can make me an offer on all the TXP that stocked up on.

Colin Corneau · Apr 19, 2010

If it's gone why did I buy 3 packs (5 rolls/pack) a few weeks ago with no problems? Lots in stock...darkroomcentral.ca FWIW

I have no connection or interests in that business BTW.

5stringdeath · Apr 19, 2010

My local camera shop still has 5 packs as well

photomem · Apr 19, 2010

Where is the camera shop in St. Louis? I looked for one while I was up there and Google failed me again!

5stringdeath · Apr 19, 2010

Schillers Photo on Manchester road. I bought two boxes about 1.5 weeks ago, before I even found this thread. Don't buy all my stock!

photomem · Apr 19, 2010

I am calling them right now! Actually, I have 8 or 9 rolls of it I bought a while back. Believe it or not, I actually prefer Plus-X. Boy, with the prices this stuff is going for on evilbay.. I might have to acquire some more anyway.. as an investment.

5stringdeath · Apr 19, 2010

That's not very nice .. I should have kept my mouth shut .... :-/

photomem · Apr 19, 2010

Nah, I do not believe in screwing over my photographic brethren like that. However, if Memphis Photo has some.. its mine.. all mine!

pgomena · Apr 19, 2010

I've used Tri-X in sheets for years but prefer a 100 speed film in 120. As time goes by and films change or become unavailable, I seem to be centering around FP4+ as my do-everything film. I like everything about it. I'll continue to use Fuji Acros in 120 as well, especially in long-exposure situations. My camera always is on a tripod, so higher film speed is not a real concern for me.

Peter Gomena

cfclark · Apr 19, 2010

I have five rolls of TXP 320 in 220 in my fridge, offers considered. (I've never used it in my short span as a MF shooter, maybe I shouldn't get started and have my heart broken. )

2F/2F · Apr 19, 2010

I think that TX in D-23 3:1 or maybe X-Tol 3:1 would be a halfway decent replacement.

Athiril · Apr 20, 2010

BradS said:
I've always liked Ilford's FP4+ as it has the same look and handles very much the same as 320 TXP. Of course, the contrast curves are different but, with some practice, I think FP4+ can be used as a very good replacement for 320TXP.

FP4+'s always been my favourite... havent used any TXP, but if thats the case, GP3 should also be similar

fschifano · Apr 20, 2010

2F/2F said:
I think that TX in D-23 3:1 or maybe X-Tol 3:1 would be a halfway decent replacement.

Oh, I think it's a more than halfway decent replacement.

2F/2F · Apr 20, 2010

fschifano said:
Oh, I think it's a more than halfway decent replacement.

I think so too, though I have yet to try the two side by side.

I am also sure that D-76 3:1 or HC 110 1:63 or Rodinal 1:100 would make for a reasonable replication of TXP in D-76 straight, HC-110 dil. A or B, or Rodinal 1:25, respectively. It is just that D-23 and X-tol seem like developers that would more exactly match the look of the high tones of TXP.

With enough work, you can get curves to match pretty closely between most films. However, the reason I suggested TX was for its similar characteristics to TXP in terms of general "look" (grain structure and spectral sensitivity). The reason I suggested quadrupling dilution is to alter the curve shape.

Erik Petersson · Apr 20, 2010

I found one roll of 320 TXP in my fridge. 120, expired in August 2008. Anyone?

Sirius Glass · Apr 20, 2010

vdonovan said:
Kodak TXP 320, developed in XTOL 1:1, was my favorite film for portraiture but it has been discontinued!

I know this question is entirely subjective, but for you other TXP users out there, have you found a good replacement film/developer combo (in 120)? I guess I'm looking for a great tonal range, not much grain, and decent speed, though speed's not a big priority.

I know I'm going to have to do a lot of my own testing, but I would love to hear other's favorites so I can use them as a starting point.

Here's an example of my work with TXP:

I got an order in that was delivered last month, so I have ten rolls of 120.

Steve

dr5chrome · Apr 22, 2010

..sorry to say.. I dont think there is a replacement for TXP. your stuck with 4x5 or another film. TXP is unique.

dw

vdonovan said:
Kodak TXP 320, developed in XTOL 1:1, was my favorite film for portraiture but it has been discontinued!

I know this question is entirely subjective, but for you other TXP users out there, have you found a good replacement film/developer combo (in 120)? I guess I'm looking for a great tonal range, not much grain, and decent speed, though speed's not a big priority.

I know I'm going to have to do a lot of my own testing, but I would love to hear other's favorites so I can use them as a starting point.

5stringdeath · Apr 26, 2010

Well I just bought the last two boxes from my local shop ... guy said "we probably have some more in the back" and I said "I'll take it all!" but alas there were only the two left up front.

Deep freeze!

CuS · Apr 26, 2010

I loved TXP as well - but I've replaced teh love with acros - easily my favorite 120 film

5stringdeath · Apr 26, 2010

CuS said:
I loved TXP as well - but I've replaced teh love with acros - easily my favorite 120 film

What does "sigma grain technology" mean? Its it like Kodaks t-grain in TMax, cause I never liked that.

100asa vs 320asa ... hmmm.

Rolleijoe · May 1, 2010

vdonovan said:
Kodak TXP 320, developed in XTOL 1:1, was my favorite film for portraiture but it has been discontinued!

I know this question is entirely subjective, but for you other TXP users out there, have you found a good replacement film/developer combo (in 120)? I guess I'm looking for a great tonal range, not much grain, and decent speed, though speed's not a big priority.

I know I'm going to have to do a lot of my own testing, but I would love to hear other's favorites so I can use them as a starting point.

Try Rollei film's Superpan 200. It'll make you wish you could go back and reshoot everything. Rollei b&w films are the only ones you'll ever need.

2F/2F · May 1, 2010

Rolleijoe said:
Try Rollei film's Superpan 200. It'll make you wish you could go back and reshoot everything. Rollei b&w films are the only ones you'll ever need.

Thanks, Rolleijoe.

Rolleijoe · May 1, 2010

2F/2F said:
Thanks, Rolleijoe.

You're quite welcome. Let me know how it does for you. Amazing lineup of films for any/all styles.

5stringdeath · May 1, 2010

Rolleijoe said:
You're quite welcome. Let me know how it does for you. Amazing lineup of films for any/all styles.

I think he was being facetious .. I got it anyhow ....

I was following some auctions on 5 packs of 120/220 that just ended today ... prices have certainly not spiked on this film (yet) ... supply must still be out there somewhere, or nobody cares that much

Keeping my freezer stock for now.

Rolleijoe · May 2, 2010

5stringdeath said:
I think he was being facetious .. I got it anyhow ....

I was following some auctions on 5 packs of 120/220 that just ended today ... prices have certainly not spiked on this film (yet) ... supply must still be out there somewhere, or nobody cares that much

Keeping my freezer stock for now.

No, I wasn't being facetious at all. Once you try the Rollei (made by what's left of the Agfa R&D labs in Belgium) films, you'll wonder how you ever got along w/out them.

Again, I'm being serious.

TXP 320 is gone. What now?

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