Tom DelRosario wrote:
>
> Reading the posts (out-of-order due to the server problems) regarding the black &
>white films has been very interesting. I now know a lot more about C-41 B&W films.
>To those of you experienced in this, when or why would you use C-41 instead of "true"
>black & white?
>
> I realize that C-41 is harder to develop at home, but is easier to develop because
>every grocery store can develop it. From the perspective of one who does not have a
>darkroom, are there good reasons to use "real" black & white?
>
> Tom D
>
As a C-41 b&w user, with a limited darkroom, there are a couple of
reasons to use traditional b&w film. One is longevity, the silver base
will retain its image far longer than the dyes of the C-41 films. And
some find the tones more pleasing. While I do see a difference, it is
not enough for me to forego the ease of Ilford XP-2. It isn't so much a
darkroom issue, or ease, it is time. For less than $3, I can drop off
the rolls at a lab in the morning on my way to work, then pick them up
on my way home, and I'm ready to print. One step avoided.
Skip
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