Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures)
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- B&H # KEBW40036
- Mfr# 6010476
Product Highlights
- Fine Grain
- Excellent Contrast
- Wide Tonal Range
Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film - This is a fast black and white film geared for general use. It produces sharp images with fine grain. As a high speed film, it is suitable for normal and low light photography .
- Capable of coping with a wide range of general indoor and outdoor photography applications
- Enables good sharpness
- Broad tonal range with good contrast
- Broad exposure latitude
- Compatible with many developers
| Type | 35mm black and white negative film |
| Speed | 400 |
| Applications | General use |
| Process | Ilford developers - but traditional B&W film developers also work |
| Color Saturation | Not Applicable |
| Grain | Fine |
| Sharpness | Very |
| Exposure Latitude | Wide |
| Push/Pull | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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by PowerReviews(based on 33 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great value (14)
- Reliable (9)
- Easy to use (6)
- Large capacity (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Street photography (3)
- Travel (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Semi pro (6), Enthusiast (4), Getting started (3), Professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (20)
- Primary use:
- Personal (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Love this film!!!!
This Kentmere film is easy to shoot with, and it produces wonderful pictures! So easy to process, I can't think of anything wrong with it; just a wonderful product I will definitely purchase ...Read complete review
This Kentmere film is easy to shoot with, and it produces wonderful pictures! So easy to process, I can't think of anything wrong with it; just a wonderful product I will definitely purchase again!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Heavy Grain
I've used this film twice to shoot buildings and people in downtown Riverside, California, with my Yashica Electro 35. I develop B&W at home, then scan the negatives for use on ...Read complete review
I've used this film twice to shoot buildings and people in downtown Riverside, California, with my Yashica Electro 35. I develop B&W at home, then scan the negatives for use on the web at http://rralexander.wordpress.com/. Unlike the Kentmere 100 which I like a great deal, this film is very grainy. It would be good to simulate the grainy black and white films of the mid-Twentieth Century, but it is way too grainy for me.
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Pros
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
Compares nicely with Kodak Tri-X and Ilford HP5+
A good cost effective alternative without a sacrifice in image quality!
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Contrast
- Good Grain
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
- Tonal Variation
Cons
Best Uses
- Fine art photography
- Street Photography
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
I do exhibitions in the London area and travel doing street photography. In my latest travels to New York, I took about 10 rolls and when i saw the results I was amazed. I've used other films and this one just blows the others away. It's dirt cheap, has excellent grain structure, really good contrast and tonal range, and it's super easy to develop, fairly flexible with times and temperatures. I just love it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Develop
- Good Grain Structure
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Art Photography
- Casual Use
- Street Photography
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
The film is perfect. dirt cheap, amazing quality, sharpness, tone rendition, tonal range is wide and even, and the grain is slightly visible, but in my opinion it's almost necessary with B+W so it just looks perfect. Really easy to develop, not all picky and whatever I wasn't super strict with my temperatures and it just worked well. Love it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
I've used this film twice to shoot buildings and people in downtown Riverside, California, with my Yashica Electro 35. I develop B&W at home, then scan the negatives for use on the web at http://rralexander.wordpress.com/. Unlike the Kentmere 100 which I like a great deal, this film is very grainy. It would be good to simulate the grainy black and white films of the mid-Twentieth Century, but it is way too grainy for me.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Value
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
Let's be honest, I went with this roll because of the price. I had no idea what to expect, but had read that this was made by the same people that make Ilford (just don't call it ilford).
When I got my contact sheet back from the custom lab, I was pleasantly surprised. The darkroom tech mentioned that he had to give it about 20% more time in the development process in order to get good results, and he mentioned that he had figured this out through trial and error in the past.
In any case, this has a very distinctive look to it regarding grain that I cannot really describe with words. Overall, I found it to be well worth the money.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Inexpensive
Cons
- None
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
Kentmere 400 is a terrific substitute for Ilford's venerable HP5. I've pushed it to 800 and 1600 with great results, and I don't worry about it holding up. Use it with confidence.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clean
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- General shooting
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
I ordered two rolls of this with a film shipment a little while ago to see if it would perform well for the money. It does, and it seems to be of finer grain than the Tri-X I'd been using before. I'll definitely keep buying it. It develops well in Sprint developer (after finding times on their website) and has good contrast.
Shooting the inside of a Veloster for school, I used a Canon 17-40mm f/4 and, sitting in the back, shot the front at 17mm around f/4. The resolving power was good to the point that I could read the numbers on the dial for the air conditioner. Because I'm still getting used to shooting film I can't compare it in the grand sceme of all films, but I'll definitely use it again.
I used the other roll for some portraits of a friend, and those came out quite well, too. It seems consistent.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Kodak Tri-X
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
Used the product for a college level photography project. Picture developed beautiful. Affordable pricing and works well. I would recommend this product.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
I bought this as a test roll for a new camera since it was the cheapest B&W film at B&H. I was surprised at how good it actually was. The contrast is very good, but not too strong when using a Yellow filter. It seems to scan well. The grain is messy for 400 iso, but not terrible. Definitely worth a try.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
Wanted to jump back in to film photography but not spend a ton on film. Not a bad end result with the shots out of an old Canon T50. For the price, you can get some pretty decent prints.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
This product is amazing in many ways. When I develop my film i am surprised on how clear and crisp the negatives come out. The developing time is slightly longer than the popular brands(by 10 seconds)but the results are promising. It is relatively cheaper than other companies too, giving it a double thumbs up.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
This Kentmere film is easy to shoot with, and it produces wonderful pictures! So easy to process, I can't think of anything wrong with it; just a wonderful product I will definitely purchase again!
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Great Value
Cons
Best Uses
- Developing your own photo
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
I use this film for my photography class. I like that it was pretty inexpensive, the shipping wasn't to bad either. It came nicely wrapped since I ordered more then one.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
You dont always get what you pay for. You get more with this selection of film
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
It's been a while since my old manual saw the light of day, so I ordered some of this film in hopes that it would help me to take a few great shots after so long. For the price it was great. It wasn't grainy and it handled the various depth changes I was working with clearly.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
I've only used one roll so far, but I've got good results. Images are clear, density is very good and my prints have been excellent. I'm a student, so the price was a little higher than I wanted to pay, but I didn't find a cheaper option (oh well). I do like that it doesn't have the purplish tint some of my classmates have run into with other "bargin" films. This product does exactly what I bought it for.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
Props to B&H for finding super affordable b&w film! I needed to buy b&w film in bulk for a school project and knew that B&H always has the best deals, but when I saw the price of the Kentmere I was surprised! The cost was even lower than I had expected. Admittedly I was a little hesitant about buying Kentmere because I am a dyed and true fan of Kodak but I couldn't resist the prices so I made the purchase. And I would have to say that I am very pleased with my purchase. There is almost no visible grain and all my images are sharp. The film does shoot a little flat but that isn't anything that can't be fixed either in camera during exposure or in the darkroom. I would recommend this film to people who are processing their own film and know what they are doing in the dark room.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
Great results and at a decent price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Value
- Large Capacity
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
use for my first photo class in college.
great product for good price.
when developing in dark room need 9 1/2 min....longer then other film negatives.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Excellent grain
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Street Photography
- Travel
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (36 Exposures):
Great everyday use b/w film for street work. Excellent grain. Cheap. Even get about 38-40 shots per roll.
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