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Kodak Tri-X 400
The most iconic black-and-white film ever made.
| ISO / Speed | 400 |
| Type | Black & White |
| Process | BW |
| Formats | 35mm · 120 · 4x5 |
| Grain | Moderate |
| Exposure latitude | Wide |
| Color cast | Neutral，low saturation, high contrast |
| Brand | Kodak |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
Kodak Tri-X 400 is the legendary reportage film that defined 20th-century photojournalism, loved for its classic grain, deep blacks and enormous latitude.
Character & look
Tri-X has a gutsy, high-contrast look with pronounced but beautiful grain and rich, inky shadows. It is famously flexible: shoot it at 200 to 1600 and it holds up. Its character is timeless and instantly recognizable.
Best for
StreetDocumentaryReportagePush processing
Shooting & development tips
The classic push is to EI 1600 in a developer like Diafine or HC-110. At box speed in D-76 it gives the textbook Tri-X look.
FAQ
Tri-X or HP5?
Tri-X is punchier with more contrast and classic grain; HP5 is flatter and more malleable. Both are 400-speed workhorses — the choice is aesthetic.