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The New T-Max 400

By: Craig Pindell

 

When preparing for my August 2009 visit to Glacier National Park, I was quite concerned when every outlet for Fuji Across 100 film proved to be out of my "favorite" film. I prefer to shoot the same film in my 4x5 and my 8x10. Acros worked well because I could use the Fuji Quickload system for the 4x5, and the 100 speed was adequate for most of my photography.

In a near panic I contacted my good friend Don Breakey for advice- as usual- and he reccomended the New T-Max 400. He told me he thought it was a better film than the Fuji- better speed, fine grain, and better sharpness.

I am happy to report he was right on all counts. I am very pleased with the results, and was able to process the T-Max at the same times and dilutions as Acros.

I am disappointed Kodak does not have a Readyload option for this film, but I will gladly trade that convenience for the improved quality of the T-Max 400.

I have included my development table as a possible guideline.

 

T-Max 400 in XTOL Developer
Times determined by comparison testing vs. Acros 100

 Development
   Dilution

 Time
 N PLUS 4

  1:1
  17 MINUTES
 N PLUS 3

 1:1
  14 MINUTES
 N PLUS 2

 1:2
  17 MINUTES
 N PLUS 1

 1:2
  14 MINUTES
 NORMAL

 1:2
  12 MINUTES
 N MINUS 1

 1:2
  10 MINUTES
 N MINUS 2

 1:3
  12 MINUTES
 N MINUS 3

  1:3
  10 MINUTES

Processing is at 75 Degrees (23 C) with continuous agitation in Jobo Processor.

 

 

 

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