2400 DPI sky scan (grain sample)

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Colour -- Slight green cast, not saturated
Contrast -- Low

Kodak MAX 400 delivers good results at print size, where the grain is not evident.   It works well in all lighting conditions and is tolerant of incorrect exposure.  The low contrast allows for good shadow detail.  However, combined with unsaturated colours, it gives results that lack punch.  There is a green cast that negatively affects yellows in particular.

This photo received no exposure or colour correction when scanned.

 
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Sharpness -- Good

This is a cropped 2400 DPI scan from the image above.

The grain is clearly visible in all areas when the photo is enlarged, but isn't bad for a 400-speed film.  The details on the locomotives are relatively well-defined.  Blue skies, or clear, flat areas like the exhaust haze below, tend to show the grain the most.

 
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Overall -- A good film for all conditions whose main advantage is widespread availability.  Low contrast, low colour saturation and the green cast detract from the overall result, however, and the grain is visible.  My standard film up to 2003.
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Michael Eby 2005