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Kodak Tri-X 400 is the definitive classic of black-and-white photography—famous for its bold tonality, rich midtones, and beautiful, characterful grain. Rated at ISO 400, it handles a wide range of lighting with ease, from bright daylight to interiors, making it a natural choice for street, documentary, portraits, live music, and travel. Its traditional cubic grain structure gives images texture and presence while preserving excellent edge acuity and detail. Tri-X offers generous exposure latitude, delivering printable negatives even when metering is fast and loose; overexposure smooths highlights and tightens grain, while pushing adds punch and drama. It’s also one of the most push-friendly films around—ISO 800–1600 is routine and 3200 is very workable with increased contrast and a gritty, timeless look. Negatives scan predictably and respond well to decisive contrast control in both digital and darkroom workflows. If you want that iconic black-and-white aesthetic with flexibility to match your style, Tri-X 400 is the enduring workhorse.
Key features
ISO 400 black-and-white negative
Classic cubic grain with strong presence and high sharpness
Wide exposure latitude; forgiving of over/underexposure
Push-friendly (commonly to 800–3200) for low light and extra bite
Predictable scans and prints; easy contrast control
Tech specs
Film type: Black & white negative (panchromatic)
Speed: ISO 400/27°
Process: Standard B&W chemistry
Contrast / grain: Medium-to-high contrast, pronounced traditional grain
Push/pull: −1 to +3 stops common (ISO 200–3200)
Kodak Tri-X 400 is the definitive classic of black-and-white photography—famous for its bold tonality, rich midtones, and beautiful, characterful grain. Rated at ISO 400, it handles a wide range of lighting with ease, from bright daylight to interiors, making it a natural choice for street, documentary, portraits, live music, and travel. Its traditional cubic grain structure gives images texture and presence while preserving excellent edge acuity and detail. Tri-X offers generous exposure latitude, delivering printable negatives even when metering is fast and loose; overexposure smooths highlights and tightens grain, while pushing adds punch and drama. It’s also one of the most push-friendly films around—ISO 800–1600 is routine and 3200 is very workable with increased contrast and a gritty, timeless look. Negatives scan predictably and respond well to decisive contrast control in both digital and darkroom workflows. If you want that iconic black-and-white aesthetic with flexibility to match your style, Tri-X 400 is the enduring workhorse.
Key features
ISO 400 black-and-white negative
Classic cubic grain with strong presence and high sharpness
Wide exposure latitude; forgiving of over/underexposure
Push-friendly (commonly to 800–3200) for low light and extra bite
Predictable scans and prints; easy contrast control
Tech specs
Film type: Black & white negative (panchromatic)
Speed: ISO 400/27°
Process: Standard B&W chemistry
Contrast / grain: Medium-to-high contrast, pronounced traditional grain
Push/pull: −1 to +3 stops common (ISO 200–3200)