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matteaton In reply to Nachin [2007-05-16 17:43:23 +0000 UTC]

Well, firstly Tri-X is an iso 400 film. Secondly, it's beautiful! It has (so I'm told) a unique grain structure which gives it a lovely texture. It hasn't changed in about 40 years either. I guess if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Finally, and my favorite reason, is that it pushes so well! It looks lovely at everything between 400 to 3200, and holds SO much tonal detail when developed properly. That saves me having to buy in stocks of a wide range of films, because if I just stick to this one I know I can shoot anywhere, at any time.

I've worked for quite a few schools and pre-schools shooting promotional work for their advertising, so shooting kids is something you just get used to i guess. I'd still say the rule always applies though, never work with kids or animals!

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Nachin In reply to matteaton [2007-05-16 18:53:00 +0000 UTC]

I knew you wouldn't understand me, I'm sorry!
You make me look like an ignorant, I may not be a pro but at least I know what a tri-x is! I meant, why with a midday sunlight did you use an iso400 film, instead of an iso100 for example. But I guessed you already answered saying that you stick to it cause you can shoot anywhere anytime.
Thanks Matt!

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matteaton In reply to Nachin [2007-05-16 18:58:49 +0000 UTC]

ooooh, right! Sorry! My mistake!

Yeah, I decided that for a lot of this work I was going to want a massive depth of field, so an iso 400 film suited that best since it allowed the use of tiny apertures!

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