ABSTRACT
Black-and-white film will one day become a niche product; prices will be higher and choice restricted. Although some of the specialist and most interesting black-and-white films are no longer manufactured, there is still a wide range of films from which to choose. There is a historical reason for this. In the 1970s the price of silver went up so much that major film manufacturers tried to find ways to reduce the need for large quantities of silver. New films were researched during that period with flattened out silver-halide crystals having a greater surface area. Chromogenic film is very convenient for photographers who want to use film but do not have access to a darkroom. One of the big attractions of chromogenic film is a wide exposure latitude and ability to capture good shadow and highlight detail. The grain-free look and wide tonal range makes the negatives good for scanning and digital printing.
