Its processed using c41 color chemistry and as such, its more easily developed at local film labs that will process any regular color film. Black and white film freestyle photographic supplies. We are going to look at how a developer, dilution and developing time can affect the look of a negative. Digital fuji acros vs ilford fp4 film luigi barbano photography. The ilford has a larger grain texture than the fujifilm did. The bigname film manufacturers such as kodak and ilford wont likely produce a film that wont perform well in d76 and i would go out on a limb and just about say the same thing for hc110. While there are also a number of special films that require unique processing, it would be best to work with the basic black and white film types and learn how the film works before using these special films. Youll get a gorgeous high contrast image using the ilford, and its very forgiving of low lighting, so amateurs can use it effectively too. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.
This exceptional film uses the unique ilford coreshell crystal technology offering the best image quality of any newtechnology film. In terms of fine grain, the best 100 speed bw film is ilford delta 100 in my opinion. Comparing four different development techniques for black and. Ilford delta 100 was perhaps my favouite black and white film for quiet a while so it was likely that i would like ilford pan 100 film too. Ilford 100 delta professional is the worlds sharpest iso 100 speed black and white camera film. Finally, we have a bit of a black sheep in the 400 speed, black and white film comparison. Oct 14, 2019 ilford photo has posted a teaser on twitter that appears to show the launch date of an upcoming release or rerelease of a film stock in addition to a release date and time 3pm unknown time zone on october 24, 2019 ilford shared four silhouetted images of different film formats. Well, now is the time to look at the new ilford film. If youre looking for good 35mm film for taking black and white photos in a wide range of settings and in different lights, the ilford hp5 is for you. In this guide, i will be comparing every 400 iso black and white film. Whether youre a novice to shooting black and white or a pro, you might not understand the differences between film stocks.
Orthochromatic vs panchromatic film a photo comparison orthochromatic film is simply made with silver halide crystals, which are naturally bluesensitive. Kodaktrix 400 is known for its classic grain structure, great contrast with deep blacks and pure whites, while ilfordhp5 plus 400 has less contrast with a subtle grain and very pleasant tones. Aug 31, 2018 and thanks to brands like ilford and kodak you can enjoy an extensive range of black and white films fujifilm. I was recently given a relatively new product made by ilford, a onetimeuse blackandwhite film development chemical kit called the simplicity starter pack. Why i switched from kodak to ilford blackandwhite films. A comparison of all the 120 film stocks on the market. Lets dive in to the top 10 black and white negative film stocks. Dec 04, 2018 ilford xp2 super film is a rare black and white negative film stock that is processed using the c41 method which makes it a premiere choice for many photographers who tend to shoot a lot of color film. Comparing hp5 with trix to find my goto blackandwhite. Ilford claims it has a true iso 400 speed, with results that are similar to those expected of a conventional mediumspeed black and white film. This film stock has a clearer distinction between white. Ilford 1574577 hp5 plus, black and white print film, 35 mm. Jan 31, 2020 comparing black and white film stocks. I have been using ilford fp4 for the majority of my portrait work, in both medium and large format.
Kodak, for example, makes two 400 speed films tmax 400 and trix. Ilfochrome was formerly called cibachrome, developed in partnership with the swiss company cibageigy. Xp2 super also allows incredible range, providing detailed shadows and visible highlights. When it comes to bw, apart from trix, i stick with ilford. All color and black and white film stocks compared the. The sharpest generalpurpose black and white film on the market is ilford delta 100, and because it has quite a wide developer repertoire, you can choose whether to sacrifice the ultimate finest grain in favour of the maximum possible sharpness, or vice versa. Ilfords delta 100 professional is a mediumspeed black and white negative film featuring coreshell crystal technology in order to produce extremely sharp results with a fine, uniform grain structure. Oct 17, 2019 the goal is to do a casual black and white film comparison in a couple of different locations. We wanted to show an added stop of exposure to give you an extra frame wink of reference for the range of values and grain you can get with these photographic films download the highresolution files so you can zoom all the way in on that grainy goodness. Ilford delta 100 professional black and white negative. Black and white film types for film photography guide to. Mamiya rb67 black and white film comparison youtube.
These films sit alongside and benefit from the same rigorous production and quality control processes as all ilford photo films. All color and black and white film stocks compared the slanted. Claimed to be iso 80 iso 40 in tungsten light i believe in reality iso will be lower, around 2540. Ilford photo teases upcoming film stock release in multiple. This item ilford 1574577 hp5 plus, black and white print film, 35 mm, iso 400, 36 exposures pack of 3 4x kodak ultramax 400 speed 35mm 36 exposures film b003zh40qu kodak ultramax 400 color print film 36 exp. It seems safe to assume that harmon maker of kentmere and ilford films. Agfaphoto apx black and white 100 iso 35mm x 36 exp. This is not the only good feature of xp2 super though. Ilford photo is a uk manufacturer of photographic materials known worldwide for its blackandwhite film and papers and chemicals, and its range of ilfochrome and ilfocolor colour printing materials, before these were discontinued. We are passionate about what we do with a long tradition of commitment to black and white film photography. I always heard ilford hp5 had less contrast than kodak trix 400, and that ilford 3200 was meant to be shot at 1600, but i had no data to back these statements up.
Tim layton fine art how to choose a black and white film. But with black and white film, i studied photography in college and tested every 400 iso film exhaustively. This is a film stock that i know and love, but i wanted to make a more informed decision and perhaps add more films to. Mar 23, 2018 mention the name ilford to any film photographer and chances are high theyll be able to name at least one film in the brands lineup.
Both trix and hp5 have incredible exposure latitude, allowing them to retain their highlights up to 3 stops of overexposure. In general, he finds ilford hp5 to have similar characteristics to kodak trix, while ilford delta films are a good comparison to kodak tmax, with finer grain and. Im pleased kodak and ilford are still producing their fine black and white films, lets all keep shooting them so they will continue. Dont know much about kodak bw films, their only bw film i use reguarly is trix, but thats a 400 speed film. Comparing four different development techniques for black.
To get the look i wanted i came away committed to shooting ilford hp5 plus, exposed at ei 250, developed at 400 or pushed to 1600, using kodak d76 and the chart on the wall. Adox is building a new factory to produce photographic film, paper and chemicals project absolute. We compare available 120 black and white and color film stocks from kodak, ilford, fujifilm, and cinestill. In the 1950s it launched its revolutionary thin layer sharp black and white kb 14 and 17 films, referred to by us distributors as the german wonder film. It can be easily pulled to iso 200 or pushed to 1600 with excellent results, and works with all popular developers.
The films being compared are ilford delta 100, kodak tmx 100, and rollei rpx 100. The advantage of ilford xp2 super compared to kodak cn is it has grain similar to conventional black and white films. The goal is to do a casual black and white film comparison in a couple of different locations. Orthochromatic vs panchromatic film a photo comparison. Agfaphoto apx black and white 400 iso 35mm x 36 exp. This film stock has a clearer distinction between white, mid, and black. Formerly, it published the ilford manual of photography, a. The film offers very fine grain and exceptional sharpness. If you prefer to skip the reading and see me in action, check out the video below.
Ilford xp2 super film is a rare black and white negative film stock that is processed using the c41 method which makes it a premiere choice for many photographers who tend to shoot a lot of color film. Schleussner gmbh of frankfurt am main, the worlds first photographic materials manufacturer. Get the best deals on black and white ilford 100 iso camera films when you shop the largest online selection at. Though the perfect combination of weather and ilford film are in our midst. Ilford has a great place and there are people out there who are diehard ilford fans. This is something that you need to consider when thinking about the longterm viability of your business, processes, and procedures. What black and white film should you start out with. In the 1970s dupont the new owners of the adox brand sold the recipes and. Ilford photo teases upcoming film stock release in. Im a longtime film shooter and spent many an hour in the darkroom processing black and white film of all sizes and emulsionsamong my happier times. Since carmencitas birth in 2012 we have carefully handled, developed, and scanned many types of black and white films. The advantages for any chromogenic film are they have very wide range of tonal values that is far superior to digital capture, and unlike conventional black and. I may pick up a roll or two of this for experimentation in portraits. Collectors print by tim layton daily darkroom vlog 4232020 ep.
Black and white ilford 100 iso camera films for sale ebay. Ilford teaser for new photographic film photo rumors. First produced in 1873, early film photos and movies used orthochromatic film, which is the reason why skies in early photographs are almost always white. With winter edging its way into the northern hemisphere, the long summery days are turning shorter and greyer as we anticipate the upcoming snow. I compared the fuji acros film simulation on my xpro2 with an ilford fp4 film on my pentax 67. The key difference is that this film offers the convenience of c41 colour processing which increases your processing options. Ilford delta pro 100 fine grain bw film, 100ft roll 1780598. Lately i had the time to scan old negatives and i was pretty impressed by the quality and quantity of information available on film, so i decided to use film again, particularly for the.
While many shooters know and love hp5 plus, a film made popular by its generous latitude and similarity to kodaks neariconstatus trix, theres another 400 speed blackandwhite ilford offering that often gets overlooked. May 01, 2019 i was recently given a relatively new product made by ilford, a onetimeuse black and white film development chemical kit called the simplicity starter pack. As probably the most popular traditional black and white films of all time they naturally invite comparison. Oct 09, 2017 kodak trix 400 is known for its classic grain structure, great contrast with deep blacks and pure whites, while ilford hp5 plus 400 has less contrast with a subtle grain and very pleasant tones. Adox was a german camera and film brand of fotowerke dr. Tutorial on choosing black and white films and developers. This kit comes with all the chemicals a shooter will need to develop two rolls of 35mm film, or one roll of 120 film. Mention the name ilford to any film photographer and chances are high theyll be able to name at least one film in the brands lineup.
Our black and white products enable the highest photographic quality, having been honed by 7 years of experience. Whereas the fujifilm we were getting a smooth transition. Kodak trix 400 classic grain structure, contrast, deep blacks or ilfords hp5 400. That also means people develop strong feelings about them. The film performed really well, handling most indoor and outdoor locations with ease.