Originally Posted by
Barry
A bit off topic: why did Capa's image become so grainy? Did he underexpose the shot and so had to push the development? Whatever, 'grainy' photos can often be very effective. In the day I used to use Kodak Tri-X film (400 ASA) for 'arty' black and white photos. Could never see the point in developing film myself, but did spend many (often fruitless) hours in the darkroom printing up various frames, and messing about 'burning in', 'holding back' and 'dodging' areas of the image.