Lemme start with this: TMAX 3200 is an acquired taste.
And I happen to really like it. For a long time, it was the only way to shoot at 3200 and beyond.
It's not so great pushed beyond 3200. But inside that, there are magical things that can happen. I have some of my most cherished shots in dark places and of dimly lit rock stars from college on this film. In the 90's, there was no such thing as a D3, and this was really the only way to shoot without a flash in extremely low light. Color films were never this sensitive.
Pros:
It's made to be shot at 3200
Least grain on any film at 3200
The grain that's there is pleasant.
It's B&W
Despite the labels, load it in broad daylight. Go ahead. It won't hurt.
Cons:
Looks best with TMax developer. If you're not shooting the other TMax speeds, you might not have any. (other developers claim to leave finer grain--I didn't like the look)
"Least grain on any film at 3200" is still hella grainy. But it's "Tmax grain", and I think it's charming.
It's only B&W
Not a ton of latitude for over/under exposure. Over and under exposure still gives you usable results, but it will change the "look".
Against the suggestions of my teachers, I used to make 16"x20" (well, really 13x20) prints from this film.
TMZ has a lot of character. There's nothing else like it. This can be a challenge if you're accustomed to "pre-visualization" with films/sensors that render realistically, but with experience, this is a very powerful tool.
There are reports that this is to be discontinued. Get it while you can and keep it in your fridge!
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This Item  Kodak P3200 TMAX Professional ISO 3200, 35mm, 36 Exposures, Black and White Film | Recommendations  |  |  |  |  | |
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| Sold By | — | Neptune Photo Inc. | RT-PRO US | RT-PRO US | CONTINENTAL SUPPLY | CONTINENTAL SUPPLY |
| roll quantity | 1 roll | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| compatible devices | Camera | Film camera, Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera | Camera |
| exposures per roll | 36 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 36 | 36 |
| film format type | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 | 135 |
| iso equivalent | 3200 iso | 400 iso | 800 iso | 400 iso | — | — |
| film color type | Black and White | Black and White | Colored | Colored | Black and White | Black and White |
| film lighting type | Daylight | Daylight | Daylight | Daylight | Daylight | Daylight |
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 0.8 ounces |
| ASIN | B000I2JI26 |
| Item model number | 151 6798 |
| Batteries | 1 Product Specific batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #227,717 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #741 in Photographic Film |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | September 3, 2007 |
| Manufacturer | Kodak Consumer |
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Great low light film
It says its a 3200 iso, but I had my best results setting the camera at 800 iso. Generally I like the lower light stuff, anything outside, even cloudy day, say an iso 400 produces alot of grain. Sometimes that can be a good thing, sometimes not so much. Happy shooting my friends
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It says its a 3200 iso, but I had my best results setting the camera at 800 iso. Generally I like the lower light stuff, anything outside, even cloudy day, say an iso 400 produces alot of grain. Sometimes that can be a good thing, sometimes not so much. Happy shooting my friends
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