Kodak T-Max 400 TMY 120 (5-Pack), 400 ASA (8851479)

Pros: Ease of Use & Developing. Inexpensive, Sharp, C-41 chemistry.

Cons: Some color shift when printed on color paper.

The Bottom Line: An excellent return to the beauty of black and white photography.

Review: PLEASE NOTE: The picture above is for Kodak T-MAX 400 not the B&W 400 described in this review. KODAK Black & White 400+ is a consumer grade black and white chromogenic film that Kodak offers to compete with ILFORD's fine products. Chromogenic ...

Pros: Good for everyone to use, even if you don't know what + 400 means

Cons: If you live in a small town, it may not be for you.

The Bottom Line: For inexperienced users who want to take quality black and white photos in forests and other dimly lit places, this worry-free film's for you!

Review: If you've read Soothsayer's opinion on this film, you already have a pretty good idea of what it's like to use it. Or, do you? I'm one who uses a camera often but knows that little switch as ‘that little switch' and not the light filter...

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Pros: Shoot in black and white, C-41 process. Very fine grain.

Cons: Printing quality may vary depending on your local color lab.

The Bottom Line: Kodak Black and White 400+ is an excellent C-41 process black and white film with a very fine grain.

Review: Is it black and white, or is it color? Tell you the truth, this film can really confuse the hell out of someone who doesn’t know the difference – not me of course. The packaging says “Black & White”, so it’s black and white, so what? Then there is the...

Pros: A very unique type of film; A great intro to B +W photography.

Cons: Most pictures have a slight color cast when printed on standard color paper.

The Bottom Line: This is a very unique film and makes black-and-white photography a lot easier. Try it!

Review: I think anyone who takes pictures should use black-and-white film at least occaisionally, even if photography is just a casual hobby. This is because black-and-white is a different way of looking at the world around you. This is very hard to put into...

Pros: Can be developed almost anywhere. Very fine grain.

Cons: Variation of color casts on color paper, overly contrasty in daylight

The Bottom Line: Very convenient and easy way to experience black & white photography, but not completely foolproof.

Review: Why I bought this film:
Okay, I have to admit that nostalgia had a little bit to do with this. I used to remember the good old days of taking black and white pictures for my high school class with an old Praktika and a lens, which could...

Pros: Easy processing, save $, more shades in picture

Cons: Not best for professional use (portfolios), not true B&W, high contrast in bright lighting

The Bottom Line: Anyone can use this film, and the pictures come out great! It's average priced, easy to use, average processing, and above average results.

Review: After one semester of black & white photography, and practicing every now and then, sometimes friends in the film/entertainment business ask me to take 'professional' shots of them. I'm usually so busy that I'm forced to shop somewhere like CVS for...

Pros: Great for amateurs, being a flexible film for a variety of different light conditions...

Cons: A little more expensive compared to Kodak Gold, can be grainy

The Bottom Line: If you're an amateur photographer, give this a try. If you're a professional, the grain'll probably make you reconsider.

Review: I would consider myself an amateur photographer. I studied a photography unit as part of my Diploma of Film and Television Production. We used this film for most of it to do very specific photos: buildings, bridge, people in a phonebox, a pond, things...

Pros: multi-purpose film; suitable for various lighting conditions; good film for amateurs

Cons: somewhat grainy prints on occasion

The Bottom Line: is that Kodak Max 400 films are a good choice for amateur photographs that just want snapshot quality photos but not recommended for professional quality.

Review: I first developed an interest in photography when I took a basic course in high school. This was truly an introductory course where we learned the parts of the camera, the history of photography, and the difference in films, developing and quite a bit...

Pros: Cheap, good brand

Cons: Grains!

The Bottom Line: Good for emergency use, not for serious work. It can be used anywhere, dark or bright, fast or slow.

Review: Sometimes i get dissappointed seeing grains in my pictures. When i used this film, it seems grains are everywhere in the dark/shadow parts of my picture, especially starting on 4R enlargements.

But sometimes this film makes me proud,...

Pros: Inexpensive, can be purchased at convenience stores, fast

Cons: More grain than the state of Iowa, flat colors that make people look sickly

The Bottom Line: Perfect for point and shoot shots that won't be cherished. For things you really care about, use KODAK ROYAL GOLD 400 or Fuji Superia 400 if you need fast film.

Review: Maybe I'm going to sound like a snob on this opinion, if so, so be it. But I think you take photos for a reason. Most likely you're taking photos to commemorate an event or a person or a place. I would like to think that you'd like to "capture" this...