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Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process)

  • Price: $5.29
  • B&H # ILD3200120
  • Mfr# 1921535

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Ilford 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 120mm 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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IlfordDelta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process)
 
4.7

(based on 41 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

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    (7)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Consistent (23)
  • Good tonal range (22)
  • Reproduces well (18)
  • Scans well (17)
  • Accurate (16)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Artwork (18)
    • Photojournalism (16)
    • Action shots (13)
    • Travel (13)
    • Sports photography (7)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Semi-pro photographer (16), Photo enthusiast (8), Pro photographer (8), Enthusiast (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (20)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    The Standard for Fast Film

    Delta 3200 120 is easily the most flexible, reliable high speed film I've worked with. The grain structure is beautiful, and not extremely noticeable in enlargements around 11x14. In larger prints, the grain...Read complete review

    Delta 3200 120 is easily the most flexible, reliable high speed film I've worked with. The grain structure is beautiful, and not extremely noticeable in enlargements around 11x14. In larger prints, the grain offers a beautiful, dream-like texture. Contrast is not extreme, with good tones throughout. One of my favorite features of this film is it's push/pull-ability: you can shoot and develop at the native 1250 ISO, or push it all the way to 12500 and still get very acceptable results. Always keep a couple of rolls of this on-hand. Perfect for bars, shows, and low-lit adventuring.

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    Watch for defective batches

    I have been using this film in both 120 and 35mm formats for several years, and enjoy it's speed and graininess, but I think photographers should be wary of it because it can come ...Read complete review

    I have been using this film in both 120 and 35mm formats for several years, and enjoy it's speed and graininess, but I think photographers should be wary of it because it can come in defective batches. One brick of ten I purchased had very slight streaks running through every frame. After testing my gear and developing procedure, I was convinced the problem was uneven laying of the emulsion on the base material. One recent roll had crescent marks running the whole length of the film. Sometimes photographers blame themselves for these problems that I strongly feel are manufacturing issues

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    4.0

    Woderful fast film

    By Kurt Bachmaier

    from Chicago

    About Me Photo Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Consistent
    • Good Tonal Range
    • Reproduces Well

    Cons

    • None

    Best Uses

    • Artwork
    • Travel

    Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

    The Delta 3200 has a wonderful tonality that shines in the 120 film format.

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    3.0

    Im glad I bought more then needed

    By KBizzleNsizzle

    from Las Cruces, NM

    About Me Photography Student

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Widely Compatible

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Artwork

      Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

      This film is tricky to work with but has a lot of flexibility with lighting. It can be used in daylight and even nighttime settings, just make sure to extend the exposure to over 1 minute. I love the graininess quality.

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      5.0

      great for indoor/lowlight shooting

      By gastwa

      from Rockville, MD

      About Me Photo Enthusiast

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate
      • Consistent
      • Good Tonal Range
      • Reproduces Well
      • Scans Well
      • Widely Compatible

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Photojournalism
        • Travel

        Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

        i use this for indoor/lowlight shooting mostly of people in social gatherings. I try to shoot it at 1600 or 2400 when possible to limit graininess. Use on FujiFilm medium format camera. Scans well on Epson 750M.

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        5.0

        Totally Awesome

        By Krazy Kristen

        from Vallejo, CA

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate
        • Consistent
        • Good Tonal Range
        • Reproduces Well
        • Scans Well
        • Widely Compatible

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Artwork
          • Photojournalism
          • Travel

          Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

          I love this product, this film is one of the film's I use in my Holga and it allows me to take pictures in darker settings without having to use a bulb setting. I have used this numberous times and develope myself in the darkroom. The grain quality is just great and I really have no complaints!

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          4.0

          Uses of ISO-3200 film

          By Herman

          from Eugene, OR

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Travel

              Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

              I used several rolls of Delta-3200 film to add to a bag of Tri-X film in order to pass thru the inspection at airports. You can ask that the ISO-3200 film be ispected visually instead of passing thru the X-Ray machines.

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              5.0

              Great for 1600

              By NWL

              from Norway

              About Me Pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Accurate
              • Consistent
              • Good Tonal Range
              • Reproduces Well
              • Scans Well
              • Widely Compatible

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Action Shots
                • Photojournalism
                • Travel

                Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                I rate this at 1600 and this gives me a great tonal range with nice grain when developed with t-max developer.
                When I want lots of grain I rate it at 3200 and develop in Rodinal.

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                5.0

                Outstanding High Speed B&W Film

                By Nadeem

                from Vienna, VA

                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Accurate
                • Consistent
                • Good Tonal Range
                • Reproduces Well
                • Scans Well
                • Widely Compatible

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                    If you are still a film enthusiast, you definitely should use the Ilford 3200 in low light or fast action situations. While it is grainer than slower speed films I have heard that you can substantially reduce the graininess but using a "standing" development technique with Rodinal 1 to 100 for 60 minutes. Agitate for 5 minutes and then let the tank sit for 25 minutes. Agitate again for another 5 minutes and then let the tank sit for another 25 minutes. You'll be amazed with the results.

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                    5.0

                    What can I say? simply great!

                    By Diego the lazy runner

                    from All around

                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Accurate

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Action Shots
                      • Artwork
                      • Photojournalism

                      Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                      We all know and love Ilford, so there's not much to say.
                      And if you don't you'll love it.
                      Great for the grain lovers!

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                      5.0

                      Excellent Prodcut

                      By MEATCUTS

                      from New England

                      About Me Casual Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Dependable
                      • Grain

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Low Light Photography
                        • Photography

                        Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                        This is definetly a 5 star product. and I reccomend you keep putting your film eggs in a company that plans to keep their basket around..

                        I am still not completly sure what to rate it at. I always process with tmax (DDX is the reccomended developer, the labs in my area use tmax.) But over exposure seems best when I process with tmax.

                        I see some folks claiming the grain is a con, I disagree, big time. They could have rated it at 400 and process accordingly for minimal grain. Though the grain is forgiving even when rated at 12,500

                        buy this, shoot and process

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                        5.0

                        SO PRACTICAL!!

                        By HANZ

                        from Australia

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Consistent
                        • Good Tonal Range
                        • Scans Well
                        • Widely Compatible

                        Cons

                        • High cost
                        • Only iso 3200 left 4sale

                        Best Uses

                        • Action Shots
                        • Artwork
                        • Home
                        • Office
                        • Photojournalism
                        • Sports Photography
                        • Travel

                        Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                        I like the Kodak Tmax 3200, but it doesn't come in 120 roll size.
                        But even comparing the ilford 3200 to the Tmax 3200 I would have to say; I LOVE THE ILFORD 3200!!!!

                        It is similar to the Tmax but with added infrared capabilities.
                        Its light sensitivity extends into the infrared spectrum.

                        I love the contrast and greybalance this film gives, the high speed means I can shoot when others have to put their camera away.

                        It's also the only medium format film at thus iso.
                        (unless you push the other iso 400/800 film ofcourse)

                        It is dearer than most other film, but that's what happens when one has a monopoly on the market :(

                        All in all, great film

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                        5.0

                        great

                        By solo

                        from lisboa, portugal

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Accurate
                        • Consistent
                        • Good Tonal Range
                        • Reproduces Well
                        • Scans Well
                        • Widely Compatible

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Artwork
                          • Home
                          • Photojournalism
                          • Travel

                          Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                          great film

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                          3.0

                          Watch for defective batches

                          By david akiba

                          from Boston

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Pros

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                                I have been using this film in both 120 and 35mm formats for several years, and enjoy it's speed and graininess, but I think photographers should be wary of it because it can come in defective batches. One brick of ten I purchased had very slight streaks running through every frame. After testing my gear and developing procedure, I was convinced the problem was uneven laying of the emulsion on the base material. One recent roll had crescent marks running the whole length of the film. Sometimes photographers blame themselves for these problems that I strongly feel are manufacturing issues

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                                • No

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                                5.0

                                Great look, great sensitivity range!

                                By Jonathan

                                from New Kensington, PA

                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Consistent
                                • Good Tonal Range
                                • Reproduces Well
                                • Scans Well

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Artwork
                                  • Landscapescenery
                                  • Portraits

                                  Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                                  I've used this from 3200 down to 400, and had great results across the board. I first tried Delta 3200 several months ago when I was looking at different film types (I've shot TMax for a long time). I tried Delta 3200 and was quite happy with the grain structure and overall look of the negs.

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                                  5.0

                                  knockout

                                  By Bluebyrd27

                                  from New Orleans

                                  About Me Pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Consistent
                                  • Reproduces Well
                                  • Scans Well

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Action Shots
                                    • Artwork
                                    • Sports Photography

                                    Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                                    This film did not fail me when needing to take shots in a lower lighting, not flash allowed boxing event. The grain is gorgeous!

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                                    5.0

                                    Consistent Quality Fast Film

                                    By g.langford

                                    from chicago, il

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Accurate
                                    • Consistent
                                    • Scans Well

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Home

                                      Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                                      I love this film. I shoot natural light candids, indoors, mostly. I like to shoot wide open. I run it at 3200. It has been very consistent. Yes, it's grainy but it allows for shots that I couldn't get with my 2.8 lenses. I hope they keep making this.

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                                      5.0

                                      The Most Precious B&W Film Existing!

                                      By Apprentice to Craftsman

                                      from Bell, California

                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                      Verified Reviewer

                                      Pros

                                      • Excellent Sharpness
                                      • Good Tonal Range

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Artwork
                                        • IndoorPortrait Avail Lite

                                        Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                                        Hello, this 3200 Ilford Delta film is an amazing photographic resource for people using 120 roll cameras. May it live long into the future in one form or another!

                                        I use this product to take the portraits of girlfriends and employees of Tijuana brothels and hotels in 6x7 and 6x8 format using the available tungsten light.

                                        I leave the developing to a professional lab in Los Angeles (A&I). I rate the film at ASA 1600, and have the lab process as if rated for 3200.

                                        The lab assumes that if you are shooting at 3200, you have exposed under soft indoor light and develop accordingly.

                                        I am able to print with #2 or #3 filters, and the resulting prints on Adox MC 110 VC fiber paper are incredible!

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                                        5.0

                                        Great Fast B&W

                                        By PhotoPhil

                                        from Utah

                                        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Accurate
                                        • Consistent
                                        • Good Tonal Range
                                        • Reproduces Well
                                        • Scans Well

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Action Shots
                                          • Photojournalism
                                          • Sports Photography
                                          • Travel

                                          Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                                          Works like a charm, I usually shoot Delta 100, but sometimes I need the speed or grain of 3200. No complaints.

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                                          5.0

                                          Grain that no digital capture can create

                                          By Tglaser

                                          from San Diego

                                          About Me Pro Photographer

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                          • Good Tonal Range

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Action Shots
                                            • Photojournalism
                                            • Sports Photography
                                            • Travel

                                            Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                                            I use this film on a hasselblad with a red 25 filter...The contrast and grain is unlike no other..Great tonal range and excellent to use where tripods are not an option

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                                            5.0

                                            The best choice for low light B&W

                                            By divewizard

                                            from California

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Consistent
                                            • Scans Well

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Action Shots
                                              • Low light

                                              Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                                              This film is great for low light. I have used it in my Fujica GW690 6x9.

                                              It has quite a bit of grain at 2000 dpi (7139x4093), but is usable. However when the scan is reduced to 1200x824 there is no visible grain.

                                              This 120 film enables pictures of live action in low light that would not be possible otherwise. This film is the best choice for low light B&W shots with 120.

                                              For up to ISO 1600 I use HP5+, but for 3200 & 6400 I find this is the best choice.

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                                              5.0

                                              Love this!

                                              By Emily

                                              from Boston, MA

                                              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                              • Accurate
                                              • Consistent
                                              • Good Tonal Range
                                              • Reproduces Well
                                              • Scans Well
                                              • Widely Compatible

                                              Cons

                                                Best Uses

                                                • Action Shots
                                                • Artwork
                                                • Photojournalism
                                                • Portraits
                                                • Sports Photography
                                                • Travel

                                                Comments about Ilford Delta-3200 Professional 120 Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-3200 Push Process):

                                                I used this with my Kowa 6mm, and I'm planning to use it with my Pentax 6x7 next. The photographs are beautiful, taken indoors around 3-4pm with natural lighting only, and then some at night with dim indoor light on. They were perfectly exposed! I love the raw feel and grain. I do not see any loss of detail. The contrast was perfect. I immediately bought a few more rolls of this as well as a roll to try out on my 35mm camera. I highly recommend this film!!

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