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