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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Welcome to the first of many film review blog posts! We’ve committed ourselves to trying and sharing the results of many different film stocks, both old and new, that photographers around the world use everyday. Some you’ll be familiar with, and some might be new to you (and us)! We’re thrilled to share our results with the Negative Supply community!

Our first film we tested was BERGGER Pancro 400.

BERGGER Pancro 400 Tech Details
Pancro 400 is a two emulsion film , composed with silver bromide and silver iodide. They differ by the size of their grain. These properties allow a wide exposure latitude.  Crystals are precipitated by a double-jet process guided under the control of a computer. The two emulsions are panchromatic, and are stabilized by high tech systems. BERGGER Pancro400 in 135 is coated on a 135 microns acetate base and includes DX Coding. It is designed with an undercoated anti-halation layer which clarifies during processing, and a anti-curling layer. Bergger Pancro was first released in 2016, the film was introduced in large format size 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, during the same year at Photokina they announced that they would be releasing the film in 35mm and 120.

Formats available now?

Bergger Pancro 400 is offered worldwide in 35mm, 120, 4x5, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, and 16x20 inch film! We’d like to tip our hats to the incredible team behind this film - offering such wide support for large format (and ultra large format photographers) in 2020 is nearly unheard of.

Leica M3 and 50mm Summicron DR, Pancro 400 rated at 320, scanned with Film Carrier MK1 © Brennan McKissick

Mamiya 7, Pancro 400 rated 400, scanned with Film Carrier 120 © Alan Escalante

Mamiya 7 with 80mm lens, Pancro 400 shot at 250 and developed at 400, scanned with Film Carrier 120 © AJ Holmes

Mamiya RZ67 II with 110mm lens, red 25a filter, Pancro 400 rated at 1000 and developed at 1600, scanned with Film Carrier 120 ©AJ Holmes

Canon AE-1 Program and Pentax 645, Pancro 400 rated at 400. Scanned with Film Carrier MK1 and Film Carrier 120 ©Chris Bartolucci

AJ’s thoughts on Pancro 400
“Pancro 400 is an astonishing film that lens based artists can use to effectively tell their story, regardless of the look or feeling the artist is attempting to obtain or elicit. Responding well to both pull and push processing, offering a wide tonal range, and boasting a unique medium level film grain, this is yet another wonderful option in the world of 400 speed panchromatic black and white films.”

Chris’ thoughts on Pancro 400:
"I’m not always a fan of grainy films right off the bat. However, I really enjoy Pancros larger grain structure. It gives is a very classic look and is a fun alternative to other black and white film stocks. I would shoot it again!”

Alan’s thoughts on Pancro
“Berger Pancro 400 is one of the most interesting black and white films I’ve ever used. I love the grain structure of the film. it’s much less fine than anything from kodak or Ilford. Before using it here at work I never considered shooting Pancro 400. Now I’m going to be shooting it a lot more often.”

Brennan’s thoughts on Pancro 400:
“I think Pancro 400 really sets itself apart from modern films from the bigger manufacturers because of the way it looks. Where Kodak and Ilford have moved towards films that are sharper with more contrast, less grain and more dynamic range, Bergger has created a film that’s got a way more classic look to it. It’s got lots of big grain, a slightly flatter profile and glowier highlights. It’s nice to have a black and white option that has a more classic look.”

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