Kodak Eastman Professional Tri-X 400 - 35mm 36Exp

Kodak Eastman Professional Tri-X 400 Black & White Film

Kodak Eastman Professional Tri-X 400 is a classic, high-speed black and white negative film known for its distinctive grain, crisp detail and rich tonal character. With a versatile ISO 400 sensitivity, it is a favourite for street photography, portraits, documentary work and everyday shooting, particularly when the light is unpredictable.

Tri-X 400 combines a wide exposure latitude with excellent edge sharpness and high resolving power. It also responds well to push processing, giving photographers the option to work at higher exposure indexes when extra speed is needed or to explore a more pronounced, contrasty black and white look.

Why We Like It

Tri-X 400 has the kind of character that makes black and white film photography so rewarding. We love its distinctive grain and punchy results, but it is the flexibility that makes it such a dependable film to have in your camera. From bright streets to atmospheric indoor scenes, it gives you plenty of creative freedom.

Ideal For

• Street and documentary photography
• Portraits and environmental portraits
• Travel and everyday photography
• Available-light photography
• Action and moving subjects
• Black and white darkroom printing
• Photographers exploring push processing

Distinctive Grain and Crisp Detail

Tri-X 400 delivers a recognisable black and white aesthetic with a classic grain structure, excellent edge sharpness and fine detail. Its high resolving power makes it well suited to detailed scans and photographic enlargements, while its grain adds texture and character to the finished image.

Versatile ISO 400 Speed

With its ISO 400 sensitivity, Tri-X gives you more flexibility than slower films when shooting handheld, photographing moving subjects or working with smaller apertures. It is a practical choice for photographers who want to move between different subjects and lighting conditions without changing film.

Wide Exposure Latitude

Tri-X 400 offers a wide exposure latitude and consistent tonal reproduction, helping you work confidently when lighting conditions change or exposure is difficult to judge. It can produce a broad range of greys, from deep shadows to bright highlights, depending on exposure and development.

Excellent for Push Processing

Tri-X 400 responds well to push processing, making it a popular choice when you need additional effective film speed. By exposing the film at a higher exposure index and adjusting development accordingly, you can photograph in lower light or use faster shutter speeds. Push processing will affect grain, contrast and shadow detail, so follow the guidance for your chosen developer.

Manufactured by Eastman Kodak

Manufactured by Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York, Tri-X 400 is part of the Kodak Eastman still photography range. It brings a longstanding black and white film favourite to photographers who enjoy everything from traditional darkroom printing to modern film scanning.

Key Features

• ISO 400/27deg. panchromatic black and white negative film
• Distinctive classic grain structure
• Excellent edge sharpness and high resolving power
• Wide exposure latitude and consistent tonality
• Responds well to push processing
• Versatile speed for handheld and available-light photography
• Ideal for street, documentary and portrait photography
• Suitable for scanning and traditional black and white darkroom printing
• Available in 35mm, 35mm bulk roll and 120 medium format options
• Processed using standard black and white film chemistry, not C-41
• Manufactured by Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York