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Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process)
Delta 3200 professional allows photographers to take pictures under difficult conditions including fast action and poor lighting. With a measured speed of up to ISO 1250 (up to ISO 1600 when developed in Ilford microphen developer) the film has been designed to be push processed to achieve its nominal speed of EI 3200. It may be further pushed to EI 12,500 with a change of developer, or pulled to provide results equivalent to the best ISO 400 films.
- For making quality photographs in difficult exposing conditions
- Wide latitude allows for shooting in a variety of venues
- Can be push process to even higher settings
| Type | 35mm black and white negative film |
| Speed | ISO 3200 |
| Applications | Action and available light photography |
| Process | Recommended developers are Ilford Ilfotec DD-X, Ilford Microphen and Ilfored ID-11 |
| Color Saturation | Not applicable |
| Grain | Fine |
| Sharpness | High |
| Exposure Latitude | Wide |
| Push/Pull | Can be rated from EI 400/27 to 6400/39 |
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Pros
- Consistent (35)
- Good tonal range (30)
- Accurate (25)
- Reproduces well (23)
- Scans well (22)
Cons
- ISO incorrect (3)
Best Uses
- Artwork (30)
- Action shots (21)
- Photojournalism (21)
- Travel (13)
- Sports photography (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (17), Semi-pro photographer (17), Enthusiast (4), Professional (4), Casual photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (32)
Most Liked Positive Review
Ilford Delta 3200-my choice
I use this film for wedding ceremonies in churches and other low light conditions during the wedding day. It allows me to use available light most of the time (I hate flash). Although ...Read complete review
I use this film for wedding ceremonies in churches and other low light conditions during the wedding day. It allows me to use available light most of the time (I hate flash). Although its latitude for exposure is smaller than other films, it has a wonderful soft quality about it that other films of its type do not have. Backlit objects take on an almost ethereal glow. I have found that some scanners have difficulties with keeping detail in areas that are surrounded by lighter areas (even though there is plenty of detail in that area).
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Most Liked Negative Review
Not my favorite high-speed option
I'm currently shooting 10-20 rolls rated at 1600-3200 ISO per week now, and of the various options in that range, Delta 3200 is my least favorite. The grain is muddy, the ...Read complete review
I'm currently shooting 10-20 rolls rated at 1600-3200 ISO per week now, and of the various options in that range, Delta 3200 is my least favorite. The grain is muddy, the images seem flat, and so on. It's not a disaster, and I will certainly shoot Delta 3200 when I have to, but I much prefer P3200 for shooting at 3200, and TMAX 400 for shooting at 1600; Neopan 1600 works fine at either speed, and is cheap. R3 looks *cool* at 1600 in RHS. Maybe I need to try some other developers (Rodinal?) but Delta 3200 just isn't my thing. However, it does come in 120, which is handy if you can't get or don't like R3.
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Pros
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
I used this film at a bowling alley at night and i loved the graininess of the photos. There was more so than other brands I've used in the past. So if you like that kinda look like i do this would be a good film for you.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
- ISO Incorrect
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
The graininess, the contrast, and the low-light capability of this film make it really superb for vintage-looking portraits. My only gripe is that setting the camera to 3200 ISO produces slightly underexposed pictures. Next time, I will set the camera's light meter to 1600 ISO because I think that will expose the film correctly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
Great film for that super grainy effect.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
great for low light action
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
I have always enjoyed using this film, it is very consistent in it's qualities as well as nicely sensitive in low light. Recently I was very hapily surprised when I made prints 40" wide from negatives shot on this film. The information across the wide tonal range held up extremely well. I will keep using this film as long as I am shooting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
- ISO Incorrect
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
Great for low-light situations. Rich and grainy. Nice contrast
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
This is the perfect film for available light photography, or where flash would be cumbersome or prohibitive. Very decent grain for such a fast film, and at 1600ASA it really pops. Nice contrast, pleasing mid-tones.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
I always pull my 3200 speed film down to 1600 and I get great results. I find at 3200 the negz are too thin. This film can be used in the worst light and still get awesome results.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Sports Photography
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
This film is amazing! It can be exposed at a variety of speeds depending on how it's pushed. So far I've exposed/developed for 1600 and 3200 ISO. The results were best at 3200 but very good at 1600. I developed the film using Agfa R09 Oneshot/Rodinal, which is not the recommended developer. In spite of this the results were fantastic. Smooth tones, incredible dynamic range/latitude and the grain is beautiful. It's a treat to look at images shot on this film; even technically poor photos look good.
This is a bit obvious : it is incredibly sensitive to RF radiation; I accidentally took the film through an X-Ray scanner and it increased the grain considerably.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Grainy
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
I use Delta 3200 for it grain, not for it low light performance. I usually shoot with it in a studio under good lighting. Then I develop it in paper developer to make the grain pop even more.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Excellent in low light
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
I recently shot 4 rolls at a club of a rock band. I developed it on a jobo for 8min 45sec (iso 3200). Controlled grain for this speed, nice contrast, super sharp. Can't say enough about this film.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
Solid Black and white film. Recommend rating at 1600 for best results. Great film if you like the grainy look.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
Since Fuji discontinued the Neopan 1600 this has become my go-to low light emulsion. I love the grain structure of the film as well as the ability to push and pull it to different speeds.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Concert
- Low light
- Photojournalism
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
I shoot this for concerts and other low light events and I LOVE it. It works great shot at 3200 or even 6400. It is quite grainy but this works perfect for concert and music photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
Love this film. Perfect for night time street photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
I love this film for creating that oh so grainy effect!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Grain baby grain
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
Let's face it, if you're playing around with this film, you're doing something weird. And weird is what you get. Try shooting with a dark red filter.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Artistic
- Consistent
- Fast ISO
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
- Blows out easily
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Low light
- Night
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
I've shot several rolls of Delta 3200 and I'm always pleased by the results. Lovely ethereal shots with just enough detail and grain to give a wholly artistic look to the images without doing a shred of photoshop manipulation.
I like Tmax 3200 as well but IMO, Delta 3200 edges out Kodak's by a hair, even though I continue to shoot both.
Awesome film in low light and night time. I pop a CP filter on when I happen to be outside in brighter conditions with fabulous results as well.
I scan high resolution for best results.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Night low light
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
I knew that I need a faster speed film for the type of night work that I am doing. I have used t-max in the past and always thought that it did the trick, but I prefer this film. It produces much richer tonal range with very rich detail.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
- Difficult to Load
- ISO Incorrect
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 135-36 Black & White Print Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):
Speed is fantastic , shots are awesome
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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