Tri-X

So has the Tri-x emulsion changed so much since I last used it 35 years ago? The old Tri-X negs I still have - have a more pronounced grain. I was using D-76 at that time. The new ones are in Ilfotec DD-X and have much less pronounced grain. I did several 11 x 14's from the Tri-X / Ilfotec and was surprised that you had to look pretty close to see the grain. Or it could be I still had my contact lens in. Oh, there are always variables - even in the film world.

CV R3A v. R2A

After a while with both cameras and this may be specific to the two I have since I'm not in a position (yet) to test every production camera:

- The viewfinder in the R3A is less contrasty and not as bright as the one in the R2A.

- It is actually easier to focus the R2A than the R3A. Although I have discovered that if you move your shooting eye a bit off the viewfinder, focusing is better, though still not as easy as the R2A.

- With a 40mm lens on the R3A, it is difficult to get a sense of the framing, since your eye moves all over the place; i.e. you can't really see the whole frame at the same time. However, I think that with longer lenses it should be better... maybe... but I think I'm going to return the R3A tomorrow while I still can and stick with the R2A.

- Oh, one other thing: the vertical gaps between negatives weren't even with the R3A. One thin gap, then a large gap, then a thin gap ... Made cutting some of the negs. difficult.

Problem not present with the R2A.

Couple, Museum

Museum Scene