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'newbie' question--what film best for 800ISO, grain, sharpness, tonality

from shawn (shawngibson_prophoto@yahoo.com)
Hi all, I've recently started shooting APX400 at ISO800, a 1.5 stop push (for me...). I really like some of the results I get, but it's kinda hit and miss, especially in the low zones, from approx. Zone 5 down. I do a lot of shooting where the subject is not directly in the light, and since I'm shooting in low light in the first place, the idea of opening up is a no-go.

I like grain these days (big, but not golf-ball), and I want great sharpness. But what I want most, is a certain amount of consistency.

Could someone recommend a traditional film for 800ISO, for use with Rodinal (1:100) or PMK.

Tri-X, right? I've had terrible results with this wonder film in the past, but maybe some advice might help...thanks all.

(posted 8702 days ago)

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