> The rated 400.
Delta 400, if processed in D76 style developers would probably
give a bit better response if shot at 320. (to many factors to
say thou shalt...)
> From your previous post I should maybe
> try TMax CN, as I do scan negs, but if I got a good one I
> would want to get it properly printed and you advise against
> CN for printing.
T400 CN (or whatever name they call it this month) works great
in the scanner. I wouldn't hesitate to use it if I was 100%
digital in post processing and printing. However, I would give
the nod towards Ilford XP-2 because of the ability to darkroom
print.
Althouth I advise against CN for darkroom printing, with
split-grade printing, I can still achieve high-quality prints.
It's more work, but still doable. Without split-grade printing
CN is extremely difficult to work with in the darkroom. The
base is so dark that the enlarger exposure times go off the
chart and you end up battling reciprocity failure in the paper.
Getting a tank or two and processing your own Delta 400 really
is the best way to go. Use Ilfotec DD-X exclusively. What is
so beautiful about this combination is the freedom of push
processing the film to 800 or 1600. In my opinion, it's the
best ISO 1600 solution around. The "natural" film/developer
speed is something like ISO 520. I usually shoot it at ISO 800
with no easily descernable difference. (except for x-ray
fogging...)
I'm also a fan of processing HP-5 in DD-X using a 1:9 dilution.
Gives the classic Tri-X/D76 look. PanF+ in DD-X is
beautiful--nearly grainless.
DD-X is a push/pull developer. Increasing or decreasing
development time affects the effective ISO of the film, whereas
D76 style developers alter contrast and can give you N+/N-
development. (There is some cross-over, but you get the idea).
My days of ever letting a lab touch my B&W film is over.
Biggest reason to roll your own is controlling the fixing.
AG
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