XP-2 and other chromogenic films

[P3D John Ohrt <johrt@xxxxxxx>]

Bob H. wrote:


> XP-2 while it may be looked upon as a
> quicky amateur film to get done by C-41 for b&w, has much more hidden
> assets. It produces a negative (perhaps like the old Verichrome with
> double coating before the era of thin emulsion films) that can print
> to a quality that usually takes a master printer with dodging and
> bleaching skills to equal with ordinary negs. So the print quality
> from XP-2 is exceptional in its tonal range with a straigh exposure
> on the easel. For this reason I consider it the be the best b&w film.

Now that's the kind of advice I need.  The good stuff that isn't in a
spec sheet.  

I'll be giving it a try. 

I also noticed that Kodak has brought out its first  B&W chromogenic
film, T400CN.  The rags claim it has similar properties to XP-2 and is
inherently slightly faster with a nominal ISO of 500 vs XP-2's 400. 
Like XP-2 it can be processed in C-41, but I haven't learned if it can
be home processed with Ilfords XP kit.

For those MF types: good news, T400CN is available in 120 as well as 35
mm format.

Threal good news about Kodak and T400CN is that Kodak will provide Kodak
C-41 lab owners with special kits to adjust their labs to get the best
results on color or monopapers which are specifically matched to b&w
chromogenic media.

Don't run out to buy it, 'cause its vaporware until at least June.

Are you going to give it a try Bob?

regards,
--
John Ohrt,  Regina, SK, Canada
johrt@xxxxxxx



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