Kodak T-MAX 3200 is coming back!
Feb 23, 2018 08:55:11 #
ROCHESTER, N.Y. February 23, 2018 – Kodak Alaris announced today that it is bringing back KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film / TMZ, a multi-speed panchromatic black-and-white negative film. While the nominal film speed of P3200 TMZ is ISO 800, the “P” means it’s designed to be push processed to EI 3200 or higher. This film excels when shooting in low light or when capturing fast action. It is ideally suited for handheld street scene photography, night work, and in dimly lit venues where you can’t use flash.
“It’s no secret that we’ve been looking for opportunities to expand our portfolio” said Dennis Olbrich, President – Kodak Alaris Paper, Photo Chemicals and Film. “Darkroom photography is making a comeback, and B&W Film sales are clearly on a positive trajectory. Given these very encouraging market trends, we believe P3200 TMZ will be a great addition to our lineup”.
Kodak Alaris plans to offer KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film in 135-36x format. Shipments to Distributors and Stockhouse dealers will begin in March in the U.S., with other regions around the world following shortly thereafter.
Yay!
“It’s no secret that we’ve been looking for opportunities to expand our portfolio” said Dennis Olbrich, President – Kodak Alaris Paper, Photo Chemicals and Film. “Darkroom photography is making a comeback, and B&W Film sales are clearly on a positive trajectory. Given these very encouraging market trends, we believe P3200 TMZ will be a great addition to our lineup”.
Kodak Alaris plans to offer KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX P3200 Film in 135-36x format. Shipments to Distributors and Stockhouse dealers will begin in March in the U.S., with other regions around the world following shortly thereafter.
Yay!
Feb 23, 2018 08:55:20 #
Feb 23, 2018 08:58:44 #
rpavich wrote:
Yes! "I'm not dead yet!"
Feb 23, 2018 09:00:52 #
While I no longer shoot film, I am glad to see the demand increase. Kodak's taking advantage of it is good.
Feb 23, 2018 09:15:16 #
rpavich wrote:
ROCHESTER, N.Y. February 23, 2018 – Kodak Alaris ... (show quote)
That is cool for many. Shows how much I follow film trends since Kodachrome and Plus-X were discontinued. I had not even noticed T-MAX 3200 was gone. I only used T-MAX 100 and 400. I still shoot film very occasionally, and then mostly B&W 35mm & 4x5".
Feb 23, 2018 09:40:43 #
Feb 23, 2018 09:41:33 #
Feb 23, 2018 09:41:47 #
rpavich wrote:
ROCHESTER, N.Y. February 23, 2018 – Kodak Alaris ... (show quote)
Why??? It was grainy as hell at 3200. The real ISO is 1000. Even Micro 4/3 cameras are better at 3200, and they give you color and/or B&W.
Feb 23, 2018 09:43:31 #
burkphoto wrote:
Why??? It was grainy as hell at 3200. The real ISO is 1000. Even Micro 4/3 cameras are better at 3200, and they give you color and/or B&W.
Some people like grain.
Feb 23, 2018 10:03:14 #
It's no secret, old way of doing things are making a comeback. 45 & 78 rpm vinyl recordings have been making a comeback for some time.
Feb 23, 2018 10:51:25 #
burkphoto wrote:
Why??? It was grainy as hell at 3200. The real ISO is 1000. Even Micro 4/3 cameras are better at 3200, and they give you color and/or B&W.
Why?
because a m4/3 cameras output doesn't look like film. The process isn't like film, nothing about it is like film.
Newsflash...some folk's idea of what is pleasing to the eye isn't the sharpest, highest resolution jpg.
Feb 23, 2018 11:08:44 #
Back in my film days, I loved TMax 3200. I loved the grain at 3200, and I could get shots I couldn't otherwise get. Granted, high end digital cameras have better IQ at that speed, but digital noise just isn't as attractive as film grain.
Feb 23, 2018 11:16:23 #
ricardo7
Loc: Washington, DC - Santiago, Chile
I just saw on B&H that you can preorder rolls at $10.99 each. Not an inexpensive film.
A few years ago I sent 10 rolls to a friend in Santiago, Chile because it was hard to
find and very expensive there. I think I paid about $5 per roll back then.
A few years ago I sent 10 rolls to a friend in Santiago, Chile because it was hard to
find and very expensive there. I think I paid about $5 per roll back then.
Feb 23, 2018 11:24:02 #
Feb 23, 2018 11:25:32 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Made in China. Kodak shut down all US film production.
And I would be surprised why? The entire US is turning into one big Walmart!
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