The Kodak T-Max 400 is a black and white film. The sensitivity of the panchromatic film is specified with ISO 400. However, it can also be pushed a bit.
It is said to be, according to Kodak, the sharpest and finest grain 400 black and white film. The T-Max 400 was updated by Kodak in October 2007 and has been produced with a new formula since then.
Kodak advertises the T-Grain emulsion as having high sensitivity and detail. The Kodak T-Max 400 is processed in a black and white developer.
Formats
The Kodak T-Max 400 is available for 35mm and medium format (120) cameras. It also comes in 4x5 and 8x10 formats for large format cameras. In addition to the T-Max 400, there is also the T-Max 100 and the T-Max P3200.
The 35mm film is equipped with DX encoding. With a normal image size, 36 images fit on the film. Manufacturers like Zenit, Leica or Nikon have suitable cameras for the 35mm format in their range. Of course, there are also other cameras that are suitable for the use of 35mm film.
How many images fit on a roll of medium format film depends on the size of the exposure area. Several manufacturers have produced medium format cameras, including Pentacon, Rollei, Mamiya and many others. These cameras are suitable for exposing medium format film.
Development times for the Kodak T-Max 400
Times for developing the Kodak T-Max 400.
| Developer | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-76 | Stock | ISO 400 | 8 min | 20 °C |
| D-76 | 1+1 | ISO 400 | 12:30 min | 20 °C |
| ID-11 | Stock | ISO 400 | 8 min | 20 °C |
| ID-11 | 1+1 | ISO 400 | 12:30 min | 20 °C |
| Silverchrome Pandol | 1+4 | ISO 400 | 6:15 min | 20 °C |
| Xtol | Stock | ISO 400 | 6:30 min | 20 °C |
| Xtol | 1+1 | ISO 400 | 8:45 min | 20 °C |
Calculation of the development solution
| Dilution | Developer (ml) | Water (ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 500 | 0 |
| 1+1 | 250 | 250 |
| 1+4 | 100 | 400 |
Digitizing
If you use Kodak T-Max 400 film for analog photography, you can scan the developed film strips for further digital processing. To digitize your negatives, you can either visit a photo lab or use a home scanner. Many photo labs now also offer the ability to digitize negatives and provide you with the files in digital form.
Once you have your photos digitized, there are many options available to you for further processing. You can share the images on social media or further enhance and optimize them with digital photo editing programs. Digitization also allows you to save your analog shots in digital form for the long term and ensure easy archiving.
