Best Black and White Film Stocks for Street Photography

The classic choice

The gold standard for street photography. Push to 1600 for heavy grain and high contrast. This is what Moriyama uses.

The versatile option

Similar to Tri-X but slightly different character. Pushes well to 1600. More forgiving exposure latitude.

The high-speed option

If you can find it, this is the best high-speed B&W film. Fine grain at 1600, beautiful tones.

The extreme option

For truly low-light situations. The grain is heavy but beautiful. Perfect for night street photography.

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