Ilford HP5+ 400asa 35mm - 36 exp

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Sharpness is always important on film, which has a few extra requirements than digital. I made a post recently on t he ingenious ways photographers made their images sharp before photoshop was invented. My own collection of Film Developing chemicals currently on the shelf. The box on the left is for colour, and the rest are B&W chems. Which developers are recommended for pulling HP5? DELTA PROFESSIONAL films use the latest film emulsion technology which give them the advantage of a lower grain to speed ratio. This means that you get less grain at the equivalent speed when compared to PLUS films presenting a marginally cleaner, sharper look.

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I only was gutsy enough to try such a high push after I got my Mamiya M645 Super (another favourite camera of mine). At EI 3200, night shots came out looking amazing. Grain was calmer than I thought and sharpness was outstanding. The film still tried to maintain some details in shadows, but at this rating it started to lose detail quite dramatically. For completeness, there was an Ilford HPS film produced from 1954 to 1998 too, although that was of a different lineage, being a precursor to the high-speed Delta 3200 that Ilford now make. And let’s not forget that ISO 400 rating gives you plenty of speed to shoot in the potentially ever-changing lighting conditions out in the street too. The original FP4 was launched in the 1960s, so it has definitely stood the test of time. It has since been updated in the 90s to the new and improved FP4 Plus. Another factor to consider is how this film handles contrast. This is not a particularly contrasty film, and some may prefer other films such as Kodak Tri-X or Ilford Delta 100 that have stronger contrast. The way to think about this film is that HP5 captures exactly what you see in front of you, almost like a RAW file in digital world.

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The majority of our films break down into 2 distinct lines: The PLUS films (FP4 PLUS, HP5 PLUS and PAN F PLUS,) and the DELTA PROFESSIONAL films (DELTA 100, DELTA 400 and DELTA 3200). We love cameras of all types, as well as the trippy, new films. The Darkroom… Lots of experience and lots of love!

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Ilford HP5+ with Olympus Stylus Mju I. Bottom-right: contrast curves adjusted in post. Top-left: unedited scan (equalized). How much does Ilford HP5+ cost, and where to buy it. This is a 4×5 sheet of HP5 PLUS developed in a two-bath process as described in this article. I exposed the film at EI 800 on the suggestion of my lab and I’m happy I did. I have an EI 400 and EI 1600 test in the works, so watch this space. ScanningThere is no right or wrong choice when choosing between DELTA PROFESSIONAL and PLUS films. Both are professional quality ranges and the fundamental differences are down to the available speeds, exposure latitude and the look of the grain structure. I never liked HP5, whilst I do like Tri-X the most. However, HP5 is affordable where I live and Tri-X is just increasing in price. Note: I metered for the petals of the lily at EI 1000 and developed the film for a little over a 1.5 stop push. If you just look at the ISO 400 box speed, traditional yet fine grain and not overbearing contrast, it would be easy to dismiss HP5 Plus on paper as being an average film with no unique selling proposition. The first few rolls completely blew my mind – which I think is a matter for a separate article. I was impressed but the real question was could I expose it at higher EIs and still get good results?

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This was the film for photojournalism, which was what attracted me in the 1980’s. A gritty dramatic sport like rugby looked better on Tri-X. HP5 is an Ilford film, which means it is manufactured here in the UK in Cheshire and ships directly to us, fresh from the factory. It is ISO 400 which means it can be shot in normal British weather, whether that is its autumn, winter, spring or summer. ISO 400 can definitely be shot outdoors, but one of the reasons that it is so loved is because it can be pushed and pulled, and still get fantastic results in terms of grain, contrast and final image.However, what I didn’t realize when starting this project is that there are over one hundred B&W films currently in production, so it’s safe to say that this has turned into a multi-year endeavor. The characteristics of Kodak Tri-X are iconic, regardless if you are shooting in 35mm or 120. Photographers get to experience a prominent grain that has a distinct light-to-dark contrast ratio. This level of contrast has made it a popular staple amongst photojournalists, documentary, and street shooters. If you want to get more hands-on, you can also buy it in 100′ bulk rolls. And of course it’s available in 120 format too, although we’re really just talking about the 35mm here. Ilford was also known through its Selo brand that was selling its films between the 1920s and the 1940s. EDUCATION: Chris graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adelphi University with a degree in Communications in Journalism in 2009. Since then, he's learned and adapted to various things in the fields of social media, SEO, app development, e-commerce development, HTML, etc.

Film review: ILFORD HP5 PLUS in 35mm, 120 and sheet formats

Film Type: The ‘type’ of film you need will be determined by the camera that you are using. We have created a short animation which explains the different types of film you can buy - 35mm, 120 roll or sheet film (sheet film is available in different sizes). Please note not every ILFORD PHOTO film is available in all of these formats. Ilford HP5 Plus has been one of the most popular Ilford films for a while. And for good reason – it has medium contrast, a wide exposure latitude, and is perfectly suited for action or documentary style photography.When developed normally, HP5+ is a remarkably versatile emulsion. Its box speed ISO 400 is already ideal for a wide range of light conditions with most cameras — from full sun to indoor lighting without a tripod. But the film can also be shot at ISO 200-800 without significant loss of detail. HP5+ has a huge dynamic range; its contrast can be changed by adjusting exposure and readjusted digitally. As Ilford state that HP5 Plus gives best results at ISO 400 but that good image quality can be achieved all the way up to 3200 and that it’s compatible with all major processing systems, I don’t think that flexibility claim can be argued too much. Curiously, many of the improvements HP5+ gained over its plus-less predecessor were apparently tailored for press photographers (Photo Pro issue 4, 1989). Pushability up to ISO 3200 was one of them. So was the slightly finer grain and a bit more shadow detail than its fierce competitor for the press market, Kodak Tri-X . Content contributor - become a part of the world’s biggest film and alternative photography community blog. All our Contributors have an ad-free experience for life. As with any film, the film’s range is squashed somewhat by push processing but even at extreme pushes of 5-6 stops (EI 12800-25600), the film works surprisingly well for a traditional grain emulsion; and provides excellent separation of highlights and mid-tones.