Some Kodak B&W Film Deletions

[David A. Goldfarb]

Here's the word--

David,

Thank you for your note. First off I want to be very clear that TXP 320 sheet format and TX 400 availability continues unchanged. These are very strong sellers that our customers and Kodak remain very committed to. Of the products impacted, our notification has been posted to the web. Please reference this link:
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/profe...=13319/2300263

The announcement at the center of this conversation is not entirely accurate as no decision has been made to discontinue T-Max P3200 (TMZ). You may be surprised to learn that our total TXP 320 -120 & 220 format production is less than 5% of our total Tri-X production, and it is this limited level of photographer and market demand that drive these sorts of difficult decisions. Kodak will continue to offer products where photographer demand makes it a viable offering within our professional film portfolio.

Keep shooting!

Sincerely,

Scott P. DiSabato
Sales Manager, Imaging Specialty and Pro Film Marketing Manager

Eastman Kodak Company
343 State Street
Rochester, NY 14650-0403
www.kodak.com

[Cainquixote]

I just ordered 10 rolls of Tri-X 320. I have never used it. I am glad that I have a large freezer.

Steve

d76 1+1 for 12mins 45 seconds is awesome when used in a studio, or controlled situations with ambient.

i even shot a roll of it at pompeii. Not the best situation for that film but i got quite a few keepers that day.

[SuzanneR]

Thanks for the link, David. I've ordered 25 rolls of 220 format TXP this week. Think they'll change their minds???

[David A. Goldfarb]

Thanks for the link, David. I've ordered 25 rolls of 220 format TXP this week. Think they'll change their minds???

Me too--that's 50.

[Ira Rush]

The OP, Martin Reed of Silverprint, posted details from Kodak....Ian

Yes, I stand corrected.

I just received the following link from my sources, which now makes me think that perhaps they were waiting for the right time to announce.

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/profe...=13319/2300263


Looks like I need to stock up on TXP 220/120

[Darkroom317]

How much of a difference is there between TXP and TX?

[Ektagraphic]

This stinks. It is odd that they will keep the film in 4X5. Why would they make an emulsion just for one 4x5. I would image the same fate is coming very soon for E200. I hope that the Ektachromes can remain unchanged though. Does anyone know when they came out with the Tri-X 320?

[Sirius Glass]

Yes, I stand corrected.

I just received the following link from my sources, which now makes me think that perhaps they were waiting for the right time to announce.

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/profe...=13319/2300263


Looks like I need to stock up on TXP 220/120

It says:

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Film – Announcements




February 5, 2010
Due to significantly decreased sales volumes, Kodak is retiring two medium-format KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Films.

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP / 120 pro-pack 5 rolls / CAT 8188914
• KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP / 220 pro-pack 5 rolls / CAT 8286825

Based on current sales, product is expected to be available in the market through March 2010.
Suggested replacement:

• KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / TX120 / CAT 1965599

Note: pro-pack 5 rolls.
Is it or was it available as single rolls?

Steve

[David A. Goldfarb]

How much of a difference is there between TPX and TX?

TXP has a longer toe, so you might say it has the ability to compress shadows and create a stronger sense of line, but on the other hand, it requires more control to prevent that from being just loss of shadow detail. TX has a shorter toe and is more forgiving of slight underexposure and lends itself a bit more to pushing. Sometimes TXP is recommended more as a studio film, because you can control the lighting, but it's fine outdoors as long as you place the shadows carefully and adjust development for the lighting conditions.

[David A. Goldfarb]

TXP sheet includes 4x5, 5x7, and 8x10, and there have in recent years been special cuttings of 11x14, 7x17, and possibly other formats.