After seeing that this was about $1 cheaper than Kodak BW400CN, I decided to give it a go. One of my Magic Lantern guides mentioned this film as intriguing, and something everyone should try once!
PROS
- In the right conditions, grain is incredibly fine compared to other 400ISO films
- Sharp images
- In the right conditions, excellent contrast
NEUTRAL
- C41 process, can be developed at any place that develops film
NEGATIVE
- Without great lighting, grain becomes overpowering in larger prints
- Doesn't deal with high dynamic range too well in bright sun
Overall, I'll keep a small stock of this when traveling and I can't develop my own film, but I much prefer true black and white films. If you are going on a sun-filled vacation, this is one you want to leave at home - even for a 400ISO film it doesn't do well in the sun. I much prefer how Kodak's BW400CN interprets dynamic range and contrast, and while this was an advanced film in its time, I can't understand how it has managed to stick around aside from the amateur market. Fun to try, probably a good one for a day of non-essential shooting!