Kodak TRI-X 320, TRI-X 400 Technical Data Manual

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X
320 and 400 Films

TECHNICAL DATA /

To reflect our enduring commitment to black-and-white
photography, black-and-white film production will take place in an
even more advanced film-coating facility. New technology applied
to these superior, time-tested emulsions will result in slightly
different processing times for the film family. But the same great
films—those you've known and trusted for years—will still deliver
the same breathtaking results.

Use the packaging examples below to determine which film you
have, then refer to the corresponding publication for development
times.

New packaging, refer to this
publication (F-4017):

BLACK-AND-WHITE FILM

—NOTICE—

Former packaging, refer to
Kodak publication F-9:

May 2007 • F-4017

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films are
high-speed panchromatic films that are a good choice for
photographing dimly lighted subjects or fast action, for
photographing subjects that require good depth of field
and fast shutter speeds, and for extending the distance
range for flash pictures. TRI-X 400 Film (400TX) is
available in120 and 135 sizes and 35 and 70 mm long rolls.
You can retouch the 120-size film on the emulsion side.
TRI-X 400 Film is recommended for push-processing
applications.

TRI-X 320 Films (320TXP) feature excellent tone
gradation and brilliant highlights. They are especially well
suited to low-flare interior lighting or flash illumination.
They are also useful for portraiture with low-contrast
backlighting outdoors.

One TRI-X 320 Film (320TXP) is available in 120 and
220 sizes on a 3.9-mil acetate base, the other is available
in sheets on a 7-mil ESTAR Thick Base. You can retouch
these films on the emulsion or base side.

FEATURES BENEFITS

• Fine grain • Good for producing
high-quality images

• Wide exposure latitude • Rich tonality maintained
with overexposure and
underexposure

• High sharpness • Good for applications
that require a moderate
degree of enlargement

• High resolving power • Good rendition of detail

©Eastman Kodak Company, 2007

SIZES AVAILABLE

Catalog numbers and packaging may differ from country to
country. See your dealer who supplies KODAK
PROFESSIONAL Products.

EXPOSURE

Daylight

Use the exposures in the table below for average front-lit
subjects from 2 hours after sunrise to 2 hours before
sunset.

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Load and unload your camera in subdued light.

High temperatures or high humidity may produce
unwanted quality changes. Store unexposed film at 24°C
(75°F) or lower in the original sealed package. Always
store film (exposed or unexposed) in a cool, dry place. For
best results, process film as soon as possible after
exposure.

Protect processed film from strong light, and store it in a
cool dry place. For more information, see KODAK
Publication No. E-30, Storage and Care of KODAK Films and
Papers—Before and After Processing.

Shutter Speed (second) and

Lighting Conditions

TRI-X 320 Film TRI-X 400

Bright/Hazy Sun on Light Sand or
Snow

Bright or Hazy Sun, Distinct
Shadows

Weak, Hazy Sun (Soft Shadows) 1/500

Cloudy Bright (No Shadows) 1/500

Heavy Overcast, Open Shade

*

Use f/5.6 at 1/500 for backlit close-up subjects.

†

Use f/8 at 1/500 for backlit close-up subjects.

‡

Subject shaded from the sun but lighted by a large area of clear sky.

‡

Lens Opening

1/500

f/16

1/500

*

f/11

f/8

f/5.6

1/500

f/4

Film

1/500

f/22

1/500

f/16

1/500

f/11

1/500

f/8

1/500

f/5.6

†

Exposure and Development Adjustments for Long
and Short Exposures

At the exposure times in the table below, compensate for
the reciprocity characteristics of this film by increasing
exposure and adjusting the development as shown.

If Indicated

Exposure

Ti m e I s

(Seconds)

1/100,000 +1 stop Change

1/10,000 +1/2 stop Change

1/1,000 None None +10%

1/100 None None None

1/10 None None None

1 +1 stop 2 -10%

10 +2 stops 50 -20%

100 +3 stops 1200 -30%

Use This

Lens-

Aperture

Adjustment

This Adjusted

OR

Exposure

Ti m e

(Seconds)

Aperture

Aperture

AND Use This

Development

Adjustment

+20%

+15%

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It may be difficult to use the table to estimate the
adjusted times for calculated exposure times between 1
and 100 seconds. The graphs that follow will help you find
the adjusted times for calculated exposure times between
those given in the table.

(Minutes)

(Seconds)

50

40

30

20

10

CALCULATED EXPOSURE

ADJUSTED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)

TIME (Seconds)

CALCULATED EXPOSURE TIME (Seconds)

10987654321

1,200

20

19

1,100

18

17

1,000

16

900

15

14

800

13

12

700

11

600

10

9

500

8

7

400

6

5

300

4

200

3

2

100

1

100908070605040302010

Filter Corrections

Multiply the normal exposure time by the filter factor.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX

KODAK WRATTEN

Gelatin Filter

No. 8 (yellow) 2 1.5

No. 11 (yellowish green) 4 3

No. 12 (deep yellow) 2.5 —

No. 15 (deep yellow) 2.5 1.5

No. 25 (red)

No. 47 (blue)

No. 58 (green)

Polarizing Filter 2.5 2.5

*

Filter recommended for making separation negatives.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP

KODAK WRATTEN

Gelatin Filter

No. 8 (yellow) 2 1.5

ADJUSTED EXPOSURE TIME

No. 11 (yellowish green) 4 4

No. 15 (deep yellow) 2.5 2

No. 25 (red)

No. 29 (red)

No. 47 (blue)

No. 58 (green)

Polarizing Filter 2.5 2.5

Daylight Filter

Fac tor

*

*

*

85

612

66

Daylight Filter

Fac tor

*

*†

*

*

85

16 10

610

88

Tun g st en Fi l te r

Fac tor

Tun g st en Fi l te r

Fac tor

F002_0062GC

*

Filter recommended for making separation negatives.

†

For TRI-X 320 sheet film only.

DARKROOM RECOMMENDATIONS

Handle unprocessed film in total darkness.

Using a safelight will affect your results. If absolutely
necessary, after development is half complete, you can use
a safelight equipped with a KODAK 3 Safelight Filter (dark
green) with a 15-watt bulb for a few seconds. Keep the
safelight at least 4 feet (1.2 metres) from the film. Run tests
to determine that safelight use gives acceptable results for
your application.

For information on safelight testing, see KODAK
Publication No. K-4, How Safe Is Your Safelight?

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017 3

PROCESSING

The following starting-point recommendations are
intended to produce a contrast index of 0.56. Make tests
to determine the best development time for your
application.

Note: Tank development times shorter than 5 minutes
may produce unsatisfactory uniformity.

MANUAL PROCESSING

Small-Tank Processing (8- or 16-ounce tank)

With small single- or double-reel tanks, drop the loaded
film reel into the developer and attach the top to the tank.
Firmly tap the tank on the top of the work surface to
dislodge any air bubbles. Provide initial agitation of 5 to 7
inversion cycles in 5 seconds; i.e., extend your arm and
vigorously twist your wrist 180 degrees.

Then repeat this agitation procedure at 30-second

intervals for the rest of the development time.

Large-Tank Processing (1/2- to 3 1/2-gallon tank)—
Rolls and Sheets

Agitate continuously for the first 15 to 30 seconds by
raising and lowering the basket, rack, or spindle 1/2-inch.
Do not agitate the basket, rack, or spindle for the
remainder of the first minute. Then agitate once per
minute by lifting the basket, rack, or spindle out of the
developer, tilting it approximately 30 degrees, draining it
for 5 to 10 seconds, and reimmersing it. Alternate the
direction of tilting the basket, rack, or spindle.

TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX

KODAK

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

T-M AX 6

T-M A X RS 4

HC-110 (B) 4

65°F

(18°C)

3

⁄

4

3

⁄

4

1

⁄

2

D-76 8 6

D-76 (1:1) 103⁄

4

XTOL 8 7 61⁄

XTOL (1:1) 10 9 81⁄

MICRODOL-X 101⁄

MICRODOL-X (1:3) 183⁄

4

4

DK-50 (1:1) 7 6 51⁄

*

With agitation at 30-second intervals. Development times shorter than 5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory results.

†

With manual agitation at 1-minute intervals. Development times shorter than 5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory results.

Small Tank

68°F

(20°C)

65

41⁄

33⁄

3

93⁄

91⁄

70°F

(21°C)

3

⁄

4

2

41⁄

4

4

31⁄

2

⁄

4

61⁄

4

4

4

98

4

2

83⁄

4

17 16 15 131⁄

2

Development Time (Minutes)

*

72°F

(22°C)

51⁄

51⁄

53⁄

81⁄

75°F

(24°C)

2

43⁄

4

43⁄

73⁄

43⁄

71⁄

1

⁄

2

1

⁄

2

4

4

4

1

⁄

4

2

2

1

⁄

2

43

32

2

1

⁄

2

4

87

4

54

65°F

(18°C)

51⁄

68°F

(20°C)

2

54

54

91⁄

4

73⁄

121⁄

4

11 101⁄

91⁄

111⁄

113⁄

4

4

2

101⁄

103⁄

87

NR 191⁄

71⁄

2

61⁄

1

⁄

2

4

2

4

2

2

Large Tank

70°F

(21°C)

NR

3

⁄

4

43

76

2

1

⁄

4

93⁄

4

10 91⁄

181⁄

4

65

†

72°F

(22°C)

171⁄

NR = Not Recommended.

41⁄

93⁄

61⁄

91⁄

75°F

(24°C)

2

4

1

⁄

2

3

1

⁄

2

51⁄

2

4

83⁄

4

2

51⁄

2

4

81⁄

4

2

81⁄

2

4

151⁄

2

1

⁄

2

5

4 KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Rolls

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

T-M AX 8

T-M A X RS 4

HC-110 (B) 51⁄

65°F

(18°C)

1

⁄

4

1

⁄

2

4

D-76 10 9 8

D-76 (1:1) 141⁄

XTOL 8

XTOL (1:1) 121⁄

MICRODOL-X 11

*

With agitation at 30-second intervals. Development times shorter than 5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory results.

†

With manual agitation at 1-minute intervals. Development times shorter than 5 minutes may produce unsatisfactory results.

4

3

⁄

4

2

1

⁄

2

Small Tank

68°F

(20°C)

71⁄

70°F

(21°C)

4

63⁄

43

43⁄

4

41⁄

123⁄

4

113⁄

73⁄

4

71⁄

111⁄

4

101⁄

101⁄

4

91⁄

4

1

⁄

2

4

1

⁄

4

4

4

4

2

Development Time (Minutes)

*

72°F

(22°C)

61⁄

31⁄

71⁄

103⁄

61⁄

91⁄

83⁄

75°F

(24°C)

4

51⁄

4

4

23⁄

4

43

2

2

2

4

1

⁄

2

61⁄

2

4

91⁄

4

53⁄

4

8—————

71⁄

2

65°F

(18°C)

Large Tank

68°F

(20°C)

70°F

(21°C)

†

(22°C)

72°F

75°F

(24°C)

NR

51⁄

101⁄

1

⁄

2

41⁄

4

33⁄

4

31⁄

4

83⁄

1

⁄

2

4

71⁄

4

2

2

4

91⁄

54

2

54

61⁄

4

111⁄

2

—————

103⁄

1

⁄

4

71⁄

2

61⁄

2

4

10 81⁄

2

101⁄

131⁄

4

4

113⁄

98

4

NR = Not Recommended.

Tray and Large-Tank Processing —Sheets

Provide continuous agitation; rotate the sheets 90 degrees as you interleave them. Prewetting sheet film may improve
tray process uniformity.

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Sheets

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

(18°C)

T-M A X RS 3 2

HC-110 (B) 3

D-76 6 3⁄

D-76 (1:1) 101⁄

XTOL 63⁄

XTOL (1:1) 91⁄

MICRODOL-X 83⁄

DK-50 (1:1) 5 5 41⁄

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

68°F

(20°C)

3

⁄

4

3

⁄

4

31⁄

4

4

4

2

4

4

81⁄

73⁄

65

98

65

2

4

*

Tr a y

70°F

(21°C)

21⁄

2

72°F

(22°C)

NR NR

32

1

⁄

2

1

⁄

2

73⁄

1

⁄

2

73⁄

4

71⁄

71⁄

4

63⁄

2

41⁄

75°F

(24°C)

3

⁄

4

21⁄

2

63⁄

61⁄

53⁄

1

⁄

2

4

1

⁄

2

4

4

4

54

4

54

4

4

2

*

With continuous agitation.

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

65°F

(18°C)

T-M A X RS 4 3

HC-110 (B) 4

D-76 81⁄

D-76 (1:1) 123⁄

XTOL 81⁄

3

⁄

4

2

4

2

XTOL (1:1) 12 101⁄

MICRODOL-X 11 93⁄

DK-50 (1:1) 7 61⁄

*

With manual agitation at 1-minute intervals.

†

With gaseous-burst agitation (1 second every 10 seconds) that provides pressure to raise the solution level 5/8 inch (16 mm). Development times shorter than 5 minutes

may produce unsatisfactory uniformity.

68°F

(20°C)

1

⁄

2

41⁄

4

71⁄

2

111⁄

4

71⁄

2

2

4

2

Large Tank

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017 5

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Sheets

*

70°F

(21°C)

31⁄

101⁄

93⁄

72°F

(22°C)

4

NR NR 3 23⁄

2

93⁄

1

1

1

97

1

1

43

76

76

4

98

65

Development Time (Minutes)

Large Tank With Gaseous Burst

75°F

(24°C)

⁄

2

⁄

4

51⁄

4

81⁄

⁄

4

51⁄

⁄

4

71⁄

⁄

2

65°F

(18°C)

33

2

2

101⁄

2

3

⁄

4

4

63⁄

63⁄

91⁄

83⁄

(20°C)

3

⁄

4

4

4

4

2

4

5554

68°F

70°F

(21°C)

4

21⁄

2

31⁄

4

65

98

65

81⁄

2

73⁄

4

32

1

⁄

2

1

⁄

2

1

⁄

2

73⁄

4

71⁄

4

1

⁄

2

†

72°F

(22°C)

75°F

(24°C)

NR NR

3

⁄

4

21⁄

54

73⁄

4

63⁄

54

71⁄

4

61⁄

63⁄

4

53⁄

41⁄

2

2

1

⁄

2

4

1

⁄

2

4

4

4

Rotary-Tube Processing

Follow the agitation recommendations for your processor.
The design of the machine and the agitation will
significantly affect the development time required to
obtain optimum contrast. The times given below are
starting-point recommendations. Make tests to determine
if results are acceptable for your needs.

TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

T-M AX 6

T-M A X RS 43⁄

XTOL 8 7 61⁄

XTOL (1:1) 10 9 81⁄

HC-110 (B) 41⁄

D-76 8 63⁄

D-76 (1:1) 103⁄

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Rolls

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

T-M AX 8

T-M A X RS 41⁄

XTOL 83⁄

XTOL (1:1) 121⁄

HC-110 (B) 5

D-76 10 9 81⁄

D-76 (1:1) 141⁄

MICRODOL-X 111⁄

DK-50 (1:1) 9 8 71⁄

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Sheets

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

T-M A X NR

T-M A X RS 2

XTOL 6 5

XTOL (1:1) 8

HC-110 (B) 31⁄

D-76 6 51⁄

D-76 (1:1) 9 8 7

MICRODOL-X 7

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

(18°C)

68°F

(20°C)

3

⁄

4

4

41⁄

2

33⁄

4

93⁄

70°F

(21°C)

653⁄

2

4

4

4

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

(18°C)

68°F

(20°C)

1

⁄

4

71⁄

2

4

73⁄

2

111⁄

1

⁄

4

43⁄

4

123⁄

2

101⁄

70°F

(21°C)

4

431⁄

4

4

101⁄

4

4

4

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

(18°C)

68°F

(20°C)

3

⁄

4

21⁄

1

⁄

4

71⁄

4

3

⁄

4

63⁄

70°F

(21°C)

2

21⁄

1

⁄

4

43⁄

4

63⁄

32

4

43⁄

4

61⁄

72°F

(22°C)

4

51⁄

41⁄

4

4

53⁄

2

31⁄

2

61⁄

4

51⁄

981⁄

72°F

(22°C)

63⁄

4

61⁄

2

31⁄

71⁄

4

61⁄

4

91⁄

41⁄

4

4

71⁄

113⁄4103⁄

91⁄

2

83⁄

2

72°F

(22°C)

4

NR NR

4

41⁄

4

61⁄

3

⁄

4

21⁄

4

41⁄

1

⁄

4

63⁄

4

53⁄

75°F

(24°C)

2

43⁄

4

431⁄

4

87

321⁄

2

2

43⁄

43⁄

73⁄

2

4

1

⁄

4

2

4

4

75°F

(24°C)

4

51⁄

4

4

23⁄

4

2

53⁄

4

2

8

431⁄

2

4

2

61⁄

2

4

91⁄

4

71⁄

2

76

75°F

(24°C)

2

4

4

51⁄

2

2

21⁄

4

2

4

4

6

4

5

FINAL STEPS

65 to 75°F (18 to 24°C).

Step/Solution Time (min:sec)

Rinse—with agitation:

KODAK Indicator Stop Bath 0:30

KODAK EKTAFLO Stop Bath 0:30

Fix—with frequent agitation:

KODAK Fixer 5:00 to 10:00

KODAK Rapid Fixer 2:00 to 4:00

KODAFIX Solution 2:00 to 4:00

KODAK POLYMAX T Fixer (1:3) 2:00 to 4:00

Was h:

Running Water
—OR—
Rinse with water
KODAK Hypo Clearing Agent
Running water

FInal Rinse:

KODAK PHOTO-FLO Solution 0:30

Dry—in a dust-free place

20:00 to 30:00

0:30

1:00 to 2:00

5:00

PUSH PROCESSING

Push processing allows you to expose the film at higher
film-speed numbers for conditions such as low-level light,
stop action, or existing light. However, there will be a loss
of shadow detail and an increase in graininess.

Because of these films’ exposure latitude, you can
underexpose by one stop and use normal processing
times. Prints will show a slight loss in shadow detail.

You can underexpose by two stops if you increase
development time by push processing. Prints will show an
increase in contrast and graininess with further loss of
shadow detail. However, results should be acceptable for
many applications. Expose a test roll to determine the film
speed that gives the best results for your application.

You can underexpose TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX by three
stops if you increase development time by push
processing. Prints will show an increase in contrast and
graininess, and an additional loss of shadow detail.
However, results should be acceptable for some
applications. Expose some test rolls to determine the film
speed that gives the best results for your application.

6 KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017

TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

(18°C)

T-M AX 9

T-M A X RS 81⁄

EI 1600 (2-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

68°F

(20°C)

1

⁄

2

83⁄

2

73⁄

(21°C)

4

4

70°F

81⁄

71⁄

HC-110 (B) 7 6 51⁄

D-76 11

D-76 (1:1) 143⁄

XTOL 111⁄

XTOL (1:1) 14

1

⁄

4

91⁄

2

83⁄

4

131⁄

4

121⁄

4

93⁄

4

83⁄

1

⁄

2

131⁄

4

121⁄

NR = Not Recommended.

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

(18°C)

T-M A X RS — 8

HC-110 (B) 8 6

D-76 12

XTOL 12

EI 1600 (2-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

68°F

(20°C)

1

⁄

2

103⁄

3

⁄

4

(21°C)

3

⁄

4

3

⁄

4

4

11 93⁄

70°F

61⁄

93⁄

Small Tank; Agitation at 30-second intervals

EI 3200 (3-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

72°F

(22°C)

4

73⁄

4

63⁄

2

4

73⁄

2

113⁄

4

4

111⁄

75°F

(24°C)

4

4

54

4

86

7NRNRNRNR8

6—9

1

⁄

4

61⁄

2

4

103⁄

4

3

⁄

4

2

101⁄

2

65°F

(18°C)

(20°C)

—————

123⁄

4

171⁄

2

—11

—15

TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX

Large Tank; Agitation at 1-minute intervals

EI 3200 (3-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

72°F

(22°C)

87

4

51⁄

4

83⁄

4

75°F

(24°C)

1

⁄

2

2

4

97

7—————

43⁄

4

71⁄

2

1

⁄

2

65°F

(18°C)

(20°C)

—————

—————

151⁄

4

68°F

70°F

(21°C)

1

⁄

2

11 93⁄

98

4

16 15 141⁄

1

⁄

2

101⁄

2

1

⁄

2

141⁄

2

68°F

70°F

(21°C)

13 113⁄

4

72°F

(22°C)

75°F

(24°C)

1

⁄

4

71⁄

97

4

123⁄

91⁄

2

133⁄

4

121⁄

72°F

(22°C)

101⁄

75°F

(24°C)

2

1

⁄

4

2

1

⁄

2

4

8

4

9

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

(18°C)

T-M AX 9

T-M A X RS 81⁄

EI 1600 (2-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

68°F

(20°C)

1

⁄

2

83⁄

2

73⁄

(21°C)

4

4

HC-110 (B) 7 6 51⁄

D-76 11

D-76 (1:1) 143⁄

XTOL 111⁄

XTOL (1:1) 14

1

⁄

4

91⁄

2

4

131⁄

4

4

93⁄

4

1

⁄

2

131⁄

4

NR = Not Recommended.

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Rolls

Small Tank; Agitation at 30-second intervals

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer

65°F

(18°C)

XTOL 13

XTOL (1:1) — 153⁄

EI 1250 (2-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

68°F

(20°C)

1

⁄

2

12 11 — 83⁄

4

70°F

81⁄

71⁄

83⁄

121⁄

83⁄

121⁄

70°F

(21°C)

141⁄

TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX

Rotary Tube; Continuous agitation

72°F

(22°C)

4

73⁄

4

63⁄

2

4

73⁄

2

113⁄

4

4

111⁄

2

75°F

(24°C)

4

4

54

4

86

(22°C)

7NRNRNRNR8

6—9

1

⁄

4

61⁄

2

4

103⁄

4

3

⁄

4

2

101⁄

2

72°F

75°F

(24°C)

—11

1

EI 3200 (3-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

(18°C)

68°F

(20°C)

1

⁄

2

70°F

(21°C)

72°F

(22°C)

98

75°F

(24°C)

1

1

⁄

4

71⁄

—————

123⁄

4

171⁄

2

—11

—15

4

⁄

2

11 93⁄

4

16 15 141⁄

1

⁄

2

101⁄

2

91⁄

1

⁄

2

141⁄

2

133⁄

97

2

1

4

123⁄

8

4

121⁄

⁄

4

2

⁄

2

4

4

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017 7

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Rolls

Large Tank; Agitation at 1-minute intervals

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer

XTOL 15

EI 1250 (2-Stop Push Process

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

(18°C)

68°F

(20°C)

3

⁄4133⁄4121⁄

(21°C)

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Rolls

Rotary Tube; Continuous agitation

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer

XTOL 13

EI 1250 (2-Stop Push Process

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

(18°C)

68°F

(20°C

1

⁄

2

(21°C)

)

12 11 — 83⁄

XTOL (1:1) — 153⁄4141⁄

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Sheets

Tray; Continuous agitation

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer

XTOL 9

XTOL (1:1) 131⁄

EI 1250 (2-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

(18°C)

68°F

(20°C)

3

⁄

4

2

(21°C)

83⁄

4

12 11 101⁄

70°F

72°F

(22°C)

2

—10

70°F

72°F

(22°C)

2

—111⁄

70°F

72°F

(22°C)

87

1

MACHINE PROCESSING

Roller-Transport Processors

KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processors

You can process these films in roller-transport processors,

75°F

(24°C)

75°F

(24°C)

4

2

75°F

(24°C)

⁄

2

61⁄

2

4

83⁄

4

such as the KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Model 5,
11, or 411, with KODAK DURAFLO RT Developer Starter,
KODAK DURAFLO RT Developer Replenisher, and KODAK
Rapid Fixer.

Processing Steps and Conditions for KODAK VERSAMAT Film

Processors

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films

Step

No. of
Racks

Develop 2

Fix 3 12 ft (3.8 m) 6 ft (1.9 m)

Wash 2 8 ft (2.4 m) 4 ft (1.2 m)

Dry 8 ft (2.4 m) 4 ft (1.2 m)

Path Length

Model 11

8.5 ft

(2.6 m)

Models 5

and 411

4 ft (1.2 m)

Temperature

80 ± 0.5°F

(26.5 ± 0.3°C)

80°F (26.5)

nominal

70 to 75°F

(21 to 24°C)

105 to 140°F

(40.5 to 60°C)

The recommended machine speeds for processing
KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films are as
follows:

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Sheets

Large Tank; Agitation at 1-minute intervals

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer

XTOL 12

EI 1250 (2-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

1

⁄4103⁄

68°F

(20°C

)

65°F

(18°C)

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP—Sheets

Rotary Tube; Continuous agitation

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer

XTOL 8

XTOL (1:1) 113⁄

EI 1250 (2-Stop Push Process)

Development Time (Minutes)

65°F

(18°C)

68°F

(20°C)

1

⁄

2

71⁄

4

101⁄

70°F

(21°C)

4

70°F

(21°C)

2

2

72°F

(22°C)

10 91⁄

4

72°F

(22°C)

76

91⁄

1

⁄

2

2

83⁄

4

75°F

(24°C)

8

75°F

(24°C)

53⁄

73⁄

Processor

KODAK VERSAMAT Film
Processor, Models 5 and
411

KODAK VERSAMAT Film
Processor, Model 11

TRI-X

400 Film

3.2 ft
per

minute

6.9 ft per
minute

TRI-X 320

Film Rolls

2.3 ft per
minute

4.8 ft per
minute

TRI-X 320

Film

Sheets

3.5 ft per
minute

7.3 ft per
minute

You may need to use higher dryer temperatures (135 to
140°F[57 to 60°C]) to dry several sheet films processed
in succession. If you are processing only roll films, a lower
temperature will be adequate.

Processing Conditions for Other Roller-Transport
Processors

Adjust the machine speed so that the development time

4

4

for normally exposed film is approximately:

KODAK PROFESSIONAL Film Development Time

TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX 74 seconds

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TX (rolls) 106 seconds

TRI-X 320 Film / 320TX (sheets) 70 seconds

The development time is measured from the time the
film enters the developer to the time it enters the fixer.
Differences in machine design that affect agitation and
crossover times from one tank to the next may require
development-time adjustments.

8 KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017

Replenishment Rates

Developer—Because most film loads will consist of a
variety of film types, use an average replenishment rate of

0.20 mL per square inch of film processed.
Fixer—Use 0.55 mL per square inch.

Push Processing: Roller Transport Processors

To process pushed TRI-X 320 or 400 Film in a machine
with DURAFLO RT Developer (working solution), use a
normal machine process with the machine speed shown in
the appropriate table below.

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Film

KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Models 5 and 411

TRI-X 320 Rolls

TRI-X 320 Sheets

TRI-X 400

KODAK VERSAMAT Film Processor, Model 11

TRI-X 320 Rolls

TRI-X 320 Sheets

TRI-X 400

EI Machine Speed

640 2.3 ft/min (normal)

1250 1.2 ft/min

640 3.5 ft/min (normal)

1250 1.7 ft/min

800 3.2 ft/min (normal)

1600 1.9 ft/min

3200 1.6 ft/min

640 4.8 ft/min (normal)

1250 2.7 ft/min

640 7.3 ft/min (normal)

1250 3.7 ft/min

800 6.9 ft/min (normal)

1600 4.0 ft/min

3200 3.4 ft/min

Large Tank Rack-and-Tank Processors

The development times for large-tank rack-and-tank
processors are based on a machine speed that transfers
the film every 2 minutes. The times given below are
starting-point recommendations for T-MAX RS Developer
and Replenisher and XTOL Developer. Make tests to
determine if results are acceptable for your needs.

Large-Tank Rack-and-Tank Processing

KODAK

PROFESSIONAL

Film

TRI-X 320
(rolls and sheets)

TRI-X 400

EI

320

640

400
800

Replenishment Rates

T-MAX RS Developer and Replenisher—Add 45 mL
(1.5 ounces) of replenisher solution for each 135-36 or 120
roll or 8 x 10-inch sheet of film processed. Stir or
recirculate the solution after each addition of replenisher
solution.

Note: Do not use T-MAX RS Developer and Replenisher to
replenish T-MAX Developer. They are not designed to
work together.

XTOL Developer—Add 70 mL (2.4 ounces) of replenisher
solution for each 135-36 or 120 roll or 8 x 10-inch sheet of
film processed. Stir or recirculate the solution after each
addition of replenisher solution.

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Developer or

Developer and

Replenisher

T-MAX RS 4 to 6

T-M AX R S

D-76

XTOL

Time (min)

at 72°F
(22°C)

4 to 6
5 to 7
5 to 7

KODA K

PROFESSIONAL

Film

TRI-X 320 rolls

TRI-X 400

TRI-X 320 Sheets

Other Roller-Transport Processors

EI Development Time

640 106 seconds (normal)

1250 192 seconds

800 74 seconds (normal)

1600 129 seconds

3200 152 seconds

640 70 seconds

1250 137 seconds

RETOUCHING

You can retouch KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film
(135 and 120 sizes) on the emulsion side. You can retouch
KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film (120, 220 and
sheet sizes) by applying liquid dyes to the base or emulsion
side. You can also use retouching pencil on the base side
after applying KODAK Retouching Fluid.

Compared to KODAK TRI-X Pan and KODAK TRI-X Pan
Professional Film, the newer TRI-X 400 and 320 Films may
have a slightly different retouching “feel”.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017 9

IMAGE STRUCTURE

y

S

O

S

y

*

The following information was generated using the old
versions of these films. Granularity testing of old and new
films in several other developers suggests this information
should also be valid for the new versions.The data in this
section is based on development in KODAK HC-110
Developer (Dilution B), 68°F (20°C).

KODAK Film Diffuse rms

Granularity

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film 17 (fine)

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film 16 (fine)

*

Read at a net diffuse density of 1.0, using a 48-micrometre aperture,

12x magnification.

*

CURVES

200

100

70
50

30

20

E (%)
N

10

P

7

5

RE

3

2

1

Modulation Transfer Function

Exposure:
Process:

Densitometry:

X
KODAK PROFESSIONAL Developer D-76,
Large Tank

Diffuse Visual

SPATIAL FREQUENCY (c

Spectral Sensitivity Curves

1001 2 3 4 5 10 20 50 200 600

cles/mm)

4.0

Effective Exposure:
Densitometry:

3.0

2.0

LOG SENSITIVITY

1.0

0.0

*Sensitivity = reciprocal of exposure (erg/cm ) required

D=0.3>Gross Fog
D=1.0>Gross Fog

0.5 sec.

Diffuse Visual

700 750650600550500450400350300250

WAVELENGTH (nm)

2

to produce specified densit

Note: Modulation Transfer Function and Spectral
Sensitivity were generated using the older version of this
film (KODAK TRI-X Pan Fim 5063). Preliminary data
suggests this information would be applicable to the new
TRI-X Films.

10 KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX, 35 mm

0

)

)

0

Characteristic Curves

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX, 120-size

Characteristic Curves

4.0

3.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

4.0

Process:

Densitometry:

KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX Developer,
Small Tank; Agitation at 30 second intervals;
20°C (68°F)

Diffuse visual

3.0 1.0

2.0

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX, 35 mm

4.0

3.0

11 minutes
9 minutes
7 minutes
6 minutes

0.01.0

Process:

Densitometry:

4.0

3.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

Characteristic Curves

VERSAMAT 11 Film Processor,
DURAFLO RT Developer,

26.5°C (80°F)
Diffuse visual

Process:

Densitometry:

4.0

KODAK PROFESSIONAL T-MAX Developer,
Small Tank; Agitation at 30 second intervals;
20°C (68°F)

Diffuse visual

11 minutes
9 minutes
7 minutes
6 minutes

3.0 1.

2.0

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds

0.01.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

4.0

3.0

2.0

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds

1.0

0.0

4 FPM
5 FPM
6 FPM
7 FPM

1.

NOTICE: The sensitometric curves and data in this publication represent product tested
under the conditions of exposure and processing specified. They are representative of
production coatings, and therefore do not apply directly to a particular box or roll of
photographic material. They do not represent standards or specifications that must be
met by Eastman Kodak Company. The company reserves the right to change and
improve product characteristics at any time.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017 11

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX, 35 mm

0

0

Characteristic Curves

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX, 120-size

Characteristic Curves

4.0

3.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

4.0

Process:

Densitometry:

KODAK PROFESSIONAL D-76 Developer,
Large Tank; Agitation at 1 minute intervals;
20°C (68°F)

3.0

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

Diffuse visual

12 minutes
10 minutes
8 minutes
6 minutes

2.0

1.0

0.0

4.0

Process:

Densitometry:

3.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

1.

4.0

KODAK PROFESSIONAL D-76 Developer,
Large Tank; Agitation at 1 minute intervals;
20°C (68°F)

Diffuse visual

12 minutes
10 minutes
8 minutes
6 minutes

3.0

2.0

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

1.0

0.0

1.

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 400 Film / 400TX, 35 mm and 120-size

Contrast Index Curves

1.2

Process:
Densitometry:

1.0

0.8

0.6

CONTRAST INDEX

0.4

0.2

0.0
05

Small Tank at 20°C (68°F)

Diffuse visual

T-MAX
D-76
D-76 (1:1)

XTOL 1:1

T-MAX RS
XTOL

10 15

DEVELOPMENT TIME (MINUTES)

HC-110 (B)
MICRODOL-X
MICRODOL-X 1:3

20

25

30

12 KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP, 120/220

0

(

)

0

(

)

CO

S

Characteristic Curves

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP, 120/220

Characteristic Curves

4.0

Process:

Densitometry:

3.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

4.0

KODAK PROFESSIONAL D-76 Developer,
Large Tank; Agitation at 1 minute intervals;
20°C (68°F)

Diffuse visual

14 minutes
12 minutes
10 minutes
8 minutes

3.0 1.

2.0

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

0.01.0

Contrast Index Curves

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP, 120/220

0.9

Process:
Densitometry:

0.8

Large Tank at 20°C (68°F)

Diffuse visual

4.0

Process:

Densitometry:

3.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

4.0

KODAK PROFESSIONAL HC-110 Developer,
Dilution B, Large Tank 20°C (68°F),
Agitation at 1 minute intervals

Diffuse visual

14 minutes
9 minutes
6 minutes
4 minutes

3.0

2.0

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

1.0

0.0

1.

Contrast Index Curves

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP, 120/220

0.9

Process:

0.8

Small Tank or Rotary Tube 20°C (68°F)

0.7

0.6

CONTRAST INDEX

0.5

T-MAX RS
XTOL

0.4

0.3
05

DEVELOPMENT TIME

10 15

D-76
HC-110 (B)
MICRODOL-X

MINUTES

20

25

0.7

T INDEX

0.6

NTRA

0.5

0.4

Densitometry:

0.3
05

Diffuse visual

10 15

DEVELOPMENT TIME

D-76 (1:1)
XTOL 1:1
T-MAX
T-MAX RS
XTOL
D-76
HC-110 (B)
MICRODOL-X

MINUTES

20

25

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017 13

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP, Sheets

CO

S

)

0

(

)

CO

S

Characteristic Curves

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP, Sheets

Characteristic Curves

4.0

Process:

Densitometry:

3.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

4.0

KODAK PROFESSIONAL HC-110 Developer,
Dilution B, Large Tank 20°C (68°F),
Agitation at 1 minute intervals

Diffuse visual

14 minutes
9 minutes
6 minutes
4 minutes

3.0 1.0

2.0

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

0.01.0

Contrast Index Curves

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP, Sheets

1.1

1.0

Process:
Densitometry:

Large Tank 20°C (68°F)

Diffuse visual

4.0

Process:

Densitometry:

3.0

2.0

DENSITY

1.0

0.0

4.0

KODAK PROFESSIONAL D-76 Developer,

Large Tank 20°C (68°F),

Agitation at 1 minute intervals

Diffuse visual

12 minutes
10 minutes
8 minutes
6 minutes

3.0

2.0

LOG EXPOSURE (lux-seconds)

1.0

0.0

1.

Contrast Index Curves

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP, Sheets

1.1

1.0

Process:
Densitometry:

Tray Development 20°C (68°F)

Diffuse visual

0.9

0.8

T INDEX

0.7

NTRA

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

DEVELOPMENT TIME (MINUTES

151050

T-MAX RS
XTOL

D-76

HC-110 (B)

MICRODOL-X

20

25

0.9

0.8

T INDEX

0.7

NTRA

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3
05

10 15

DEVELOPMENT TIME

D-76 (1:1)

XTOL 1:1
T-MAX RS
XTOL
D-76
HC-110 (B)
MICRODOL-X

MINUTES

20

25

14 KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 Film / 320TXP, Sheets

Contrast Index Curves

1.1

Process:
Densitometry:

1.0

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

CONTRAST INDEX

0.5

0.4

0.3

Rotary Tube Development at 20°C (68°F)

Diffuse visual

D-76 (1:1)

XTOL 1:1
T-MAX RS
XTOL
D-76
HC-110 (B)
MICRODOL-X

151050

DEVELOPMENT TIME (MINUTES)

20

25

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films • F-4017 15

KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and 400 Films

MORE INFORMATION

Kodak has many publications to assist you with
information on Kodak products, equipment, and materials.

The following publications are available from dealers
who sell Kodak products, or you can contact Kodak in your
country for more information.

E-30 Storage and Care of Photographic Materials—Before and

After Processing

ED-1 Processing KODAK Black-and-White Films and Papers

E103BF KODAK PROFESSIONAL Black-and-White Films

E103BP KODAK PROFESSIONAL Black-and-White Papers

E103CF Chemicals for KODAK PROFESSIONAL Black-and-White

Film s

F-2 Pathways to Black and White

G-10 KODAK AZO Paper

G-16 KODABROME II RC Paper

G-21 KODAK POLYCONTRAST III RC Paper

G-24 KODAK POLYMAX Fine-Art Paper

G-26 KODAK POLYMAX I I R C Pap er

G-27 KO DAK PANALURE SEL ECT R C Pap er

G-28 KODAK P-MAX Art RC Paper

J-24 KODAK HC-110 Developer

J-78 KODAK Developer D-76

J-86 KODAK T-MA X Developers

J-87 KODAK T-MAX 100 Direct Positive Film Developing

Outfit

J-109 KODAK XTOL Develope r

For the latest version of technical support publications for KODAK

If you have questions about KODAK PROFESSIONAL Products,

Note: The Kodak materials described in this publication for
use with KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X Films are
available from dealers who supply KODAK
PROFESSIONAL Products. You can use other materials,
but you may not obtain similar results.

PROFESSIONAL Products, visit Kodak on-line at:

http://www.kodak.com/go/professional

call Kodak.

In the U.S.A.:

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9 a.m.–7 p.m. (Eastern time)

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KODAK PROFESSIONAL TRI-X 320 and
400 Films
KODAK Publication No. F-4017

Film & Photofinishing Systems Group

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