I usually expose my Tri-X at 200-250 or so. Gives me nice dense negatives with plenty of shadow detail, and I have yet to have it block up on highlights. I develop it in D76 1:1, and I get nice smooth midtones. It's probably my favorite "people" film, though, depending on the situation, I'll usually use something slower (PlusX, TMax 100) for "place" or "thing photography.
Too bad Kodak stopped making the polymax RC paper. I liked that, especially with TriX. Usually had the contrast nailed without any adjustments, unless I was pushing the film. -Mat On 11/25/05, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Okay, seriously: > > Tri-X. ... > It's so freaking flexible. I can push it to 1600 if I have to, and > get acceptable results (it's not my first choice if I need 1600 film, > but sometimes in a pinch, it's all I have). I haven't tried it, but > I've heard it's quite nice exposed at 320 (apparently HCB did that > quite often) or 200, as well.
