The ICONIC Black and White Film Photography Look Of Kodak Tri-X

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When it comes to film stocks there are a lot of different options available for film photography lovers to choose from. But at the end of the day, there's just something special about Kodak Tri-X 400. And that's what this video is about.
It's kinda like a love letter to all film photography enthusiasts and those who appreciate the classic charm of black and white photography. We take a detailed look at what makes this particular film stock so special, and why it's become a staple in the world of photography since its introduction way back in 1954.
We'll be covering the film's unique features such as its grain structure, contrast, and tonality, and why these aspects have contributed to its timeless, appealing look. Most importantly, how this all actually plays out in the real world when taking photos with this amazing film.
We'll dive into an array of iconic photos shot on Tri-X 400, discussing the role the film played in shaping the outcome and mood of these shots. Plus, a walkthrough of developing and shooting with the Kodak Tri-X 400 to help you achieve the same classic look in your own photos.
Whether you're a seasoned film photographer, a digital photographer looking to dip your toes into film, or simply a lover of photography history, there's something for everyone in this video!
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[@grainmaker.photography]

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[@PeterDixon-li1my]

I worked for a daily newspaper back in the late 1970s, before colour newsprint presses. 35 mm Tri-X was the only film that the press photographers used, usually with canon or nikon cameras. Superb film, great exposed at 800 or 1600 for extra grain.

[@zhongyao-sc1lj]

so ,it's better for pushing than box speed?

[@Crsmo322]

Great video. Tri-X is so far my favorite b&w film stock for 35mm. HP5 for 120 shots. Your close ups definitely showed reticulation. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@grainmaker.photography]

Awesome thanks my friend! Yeah I do love Hp5 for 120.

[@CalebThomasMedia]

Wait- how the hell do you only have 18 subscribers? This is fantastic! You must have other channels or something right? Cause this is expertly done! Love it man!!! 🙌

[@grainmaker.photography]

Appreciate it thanks Caleb! Also yes, have been doing KZbin for a few years now.

[@luisarevalo6112]

I starting shooting Tri-X when I got my first SLR. I learned to develope and print, and to buy Tri-X in bulk to make my own rolls to save money. I often pushed it to 800 and always love what I did! I still have my Pentax Honeywell Spotmatic!

[@grainmaker.photography]

That's awesome! I've not tried to push it to 800 surprisingly even after all these years so may have to give that a whirl.

[@richardsimms251]

Good video

[@Xisbrezatsgzormd]

Great quality of video, subscribed!

[@grainmaker.photography]

Thanks my friend, great to have you along!

[@jamesjuranke]

Nice one! Good review and photos!

[@grainmaker.photography]

Thanks James! Glad you liked the video!

[@ianhand5006]

If you like contrast and grain, try Fomapan 100 in Rodinal 1:50.

[@grainmaker.photography]

Cool idea thanks my friend! I've never tried Rodinal before so will have to give it a shot.

[@TheKardred]

Just developed foma 100 in rodinal today the neg looks amazing

[@grainmaker.photography]

Hey Kardred that's awesome to hear! I just ordered some foma 100 AND blazinal (a rodinal alternative) so I'll test it out in the next couple weeks.

[@milesian1]

@@grainmaker.photography If you like Fomapan you can compare the pricing of Arista EDU from Freestyle Photo. It's just repackaged Foma.

[@grainmaker.photography]

Very cool I'll check it out thanks!

[@IrfanNeko]

Great contents! You found yourself a new subscriber. I hope you will give your takes and shots on my fav b&w film which is fomapan 200 35mm 🥺 A budget king with its own character

[@grainmaker.photography]

Hey Irfan, great to have you along! And yes, that sounds like a fun challenge I think I'm up for!

[@jeffdrew625]

Entertaining video. I enjoyed the walk thru Winnipeg and it’s landmarks. Tri-X is an old friend of mine. I thought I saw a P6x7 on a tripod in your studio? I gotta see the coming attractions! Subscribed!

[@grainmaker.photography]

Hey Jeff! Thanks my friend. And yes what you saw was indeed a Pentax 67 that’s featured in a couple videos, but definitely making the rounds in a few more coming up soon.

[@vuongchibach8994]

You're doing great my man 🔥

[@grainmaker.photography]

I appreciate that thanks my friend!

[@jplum7708]

Ahh, the Peg. Unmistakable architecture. And i, too, hit up BDI whenever I'm in town. Which isn't too often as it's kind of sleepy for a city that size.

[@grainmaker.photography]

Awesome my friend!

[@bicivelo]

Would you still use the hd5 or are you shooting tri-x now? I think hd5 is cheaper. Did you shoot most of these with the sunny 16 rule or did you meter? Great content. Thanks!! 😊

[@robwhite461]

I’m still new to photography. I have an old Spotmatic in great condition with working fairly accurate light meter. I use HP5 a lot. Can you explain what pushing 2 stops means and what that actually dose. Doh, I just found the other video on it. Although the Spotmatic only has 1/1000 shutter speed.

[@carolingrimaldi]

the school photo is a real banger :)

[@grainmaker.photography]

I'm all about that education life!

[@flavioserci6046]

TRI-X simply the best!

[@stephanpaier9887]

Hi! How did you develop the film? Thx, Stephan

[@grainmaker.photography]

Hey Stephen, developed used cinestill's df96 black and white monobath.

[@stephanpaier9887]

@@grainmaker.photography Thx

[@grainmaker.photography]

:)

[@micahchambers5096]

Was the shot you zoomed in on reticulated?

[@grainmaker.photography]

Hey Micah, not intentionally that's for sure (and the rest turned out ok so it could just be the way that shot looks)

[@micahchambers5096]

@@grainmaker.photography I wasn’t quite sure, but I actually really like the look of it. It’s so hard to find a lab that will do it deliberately for you.

[@grainmaker.photography]

Ahhh very cool Micah, yeah I developed this myself at home using df96 and all images were processed at the same time.

[@micahchambers5096]

@@grainmaker.photography If its not the look you’re going for, Ive heard that developer temp can be the problem. Keep in mind that I have exactly 0 developing experience.

[@grainmaker.photography]

All good :) And yeah I'm ok with the look in this case, but yes dev temp is one of the biggest factors but has more to do with making whatever you're doing more pronounced (basically developing it more, faster), rather than changing the overall look.

[@samjackson1664]

3:01-6:33 photos appear to be way out of focus and overly sharpened?

[@grainmaker.photography]

Hey Sam, if so, it wasn't intentional :)

[@TheKardred]

Bnw kodak films look great but oh man there is no universe im paying 13 euros for a bnw role. You can get amazing rollei retro roles, fomapans or even ilfords for 7 or less euros.

[@grainmaker.photography]

Yeah prices are definitely going up. I haven't tried the rollei retro's yet though so might have to check those out soon.

[@tedcrosby9361]

Kodak changed the emulsion in 2007. The old TriX was the iconic film. It had a gritty grainy artistic look. The post 2007 film is technically a better film with finer grain and better colour sensitivity, but I preferred the look of the old film especially when pushed.

[@grainmaker.photography]

Cool Ted, yeah I never shot with the pre-2007 version. How do you feel about pushed Hp5 then?

[@artistjoh]

Back in the 1970's and 80's Tri-X was too grainy for 135, but great in 120. Some people liked it on 135 but I preferred HP5 for 400 ISO film in that miniature format. The new Tr-X, however, I like in 135. It is now what I wished Tri-X to have been back then.

[@tedcrosby9361]

@@grainmaker.photography HP5 is a great film for pushing, especially extreme pushing eg ISO 3200. In my experience the best developer for this is Ilford DDX.

[@tedcrosby9361]

@@artistjoh Yeh, No problem with that. It’s all about what you want to achieve in your style of photography.

[@grainmaker.photography]

@artistjoh awesome!

[@northof-62]

We used to pull the original down to 200 ASA and develop in Microdol-X. Beautiful tonal range and fine grain. Good times . . . All Ilfords are to contrasty IMO.

[@joepasquarello1273]

I'm not impressed.

[@grainmaker.photography]

That’s ok

[@donald5378]

Too much time spent on POV and handwaving armchair self and then only two seconds per photo

[@bicivelo]

Donald. You can pause the video in youtube to view his photos for as long as you like.