Film Review: Kodak Tri-X 400 AND Tri-X 320
Continuing with our commitment to share exciting film photography content, we’re back with another film stock review! This time with a fan favorite and international best-seller, Kodak Tri-X 400 and Kodak Tri-X 320!
Background and history:
Kodak Tri-X 400 was Introduced in 1954 as a 35mm panchromatic black and white film, and was primarily used by photojournalists and reporters. Tri-X 400 was one of Kodak's first high-speed black and white films, and has remained a favorite since those earlier days. Tri-X was additionally launched in 120 film in the 1950’s, and eventually went on to be offered in various other sizes including 620 and 220 roll film.
Another Tri-X emulsion available today is Tri-X 320, aka 320TXP. This stock is now only available in sheet film sizes, regularly offered as a standard product for 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10 sheet film sizes. 320TXP is available as a special order film for various panoramic large format sizes, and standard large format and ultra large format sizing up through 20x24 inch film!
What’s available today?
Kodak Tri-X 400 is available today in 35mm (24 or 36 exposure rolls), 120 roll film, and 620 roll film as a special re-rolled product. These formats are available from most retailers. Kodak Tri-X 320 is available in 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10 sheet film sizes. It’s available on a custom order basis in 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, 4x10, 7x17, 12x20, etc. through Keith Canham of K.B. Canham Cameras. Keith is a wonderful resource to the large format community, and we strongly recommend working with him for all your custom Kodak film needs. You can reach Keith directly here: kodakfilm@canhamcameras.com
Have a look at several sample scans showing off both Kodak Tri-X 400 and Tri-X 320 in 35mm, 4x5, and 8x10 sizes! Info on above images: Pentax 645N, 75mm lens, Kodak Tri-X 400 rated at 400 and developed normal (N) in Kodak XTOL. © Chris Bartolucci
Ebony SW810 field camera, 300mm lens, Kodak 320 TXP 8x10 film metered at ISO 200 and developed normal (N). © AJ Holmes
Pentax 645N, 75mm lens, Kodak Tri-X 400 rated at 400 and developed normal (N) in Kodak XTOL. © Chris Bartolucci
Pentax 645N, 75mm lens, Kodak Tri-X 400 rated at 400 and developed normal (N) in Kodak XTOL. © Chris Bartolucci
Chamonix 4x5 H-1, 210mm lens, Kodak 320 TXP 4x5 film metered at ISO 200 and developed normal (N). © AJ Holmes
Chamonix 4x5 H-1, 210mm lens, Kodak 320 TXP 4x5 film metered at ISO 200 and developed normal (N). © AJ Holmes
Pentax 645N, 75mm lens, Kodak Tri-X 400 rated at 400 and developed normal (N) in Kodak XTOL. © Chris Bartolucci
Left: Ebony SW810 field camera, 300mm lens, Kodak 320 TXP 8x10 film metered at ISO 200 and developed normal (N). © AJ Holmes
Right: Ebony SW810 field camera, 165mm lens, Kodak 320 TXP 8x10 film metered at ISO 200 and developed normal (N). © AJ Holmes
Ebony SW810 field camera, 300mm lens, Kodak 320 TXP 8x10 film metered at ISO 200 and developed normal (N). © AJ Holmes
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