Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400)
Ilford HP5 Plus is a fast black-and-white film. It is ideal for action, available light, and general purpose photography. HP5 Plus is compatible with all major processing systems, including those which give the standard short fixing and washing times.
- Pushable to EI 3200
- Produces high-quality prints even when rated with higher EI
- Compatible with all major processing systems
| Type | 35mm black-and-white negative film |
| Speed | ISO 400 |
| Applications | Outdoor/low light scenes, Sports, Photojournalism |
| Process | Ilfotec, Microphen, Ilfosol, ID-11 |
| Color Saturation | Not applicable |
| Grain | Fine |
| Sharpness | High |
| Exposure Latitude | Wide |
| Push/Pull | Can be pushed to EI 3200 |
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent (13)
- Good tonal range (12)
- Accurate (8)
- Widely compatible (8)
- Reproduces well (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism (9)
- Artwork (8)
- Travel (8)
- Action shots (6)
- Home (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (7)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
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Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I switched to this from Kodak Tri X about 10 years ago. HP5 seems holding shadow details better than Tri X, at least with Heinrich Stockler two bath , D-76 or D-23 processing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
This is an awesome BW film. Really consistent, and great push range.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Easy to process
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
It's an accurate film which I've used for many years. The most attractive points is its unique grain, grainy but beautiful.
Other characters I like most is the push ability, perfect push to 800 or 1600, if it's processed properly, even hard to find the difference with the one exposed as 400.
It's always easy to process, and it's so comfortable with almost all the popular developers. Especially for the beginner, it really has a great tolerance to the temperature, water conditions and etc.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
This film has been around for a long time and is a bit like an old friend! Great to see that can still be obtained in bulk. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
- No film canister
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Loaded the film for a photography class. Hand processed and printed 8x10's from the film. The film performed well, even in dwindling light, and had very little noise. It is extremely versatile and works well in a wide range of lighting conditions. I will definately purchase again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
As a student, I need a good film that is easy to use and develop and this is my favorite. I will continue to use this film even after graduation.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I am a student taking a bw photo class and enjoy photography as a hobby. Rolling my own film is really fun and it can save money depending on how you roll your film. I tend to sometimes cut it at 5 to 10 shots because i only have time to shoot that much or i just really wanna develop them to see the results, if you do the math you will waste at least 1 and a half of a negative on each roll you make, so the longer the rolls, the more money you save. (install film in complete darkness to save the first two negatives, i think the max is ~38-40 depending on the size of the reel you use for development)
The only thing i don't like about this is that there is no way for you to tell how many negatives you have rolled, so i just use an old exposed/developed roll of film as reference to measure the exact amount of film needed in a roll, but would be nice if they devised a method to do so without using a machine.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Great for creating your own lengths of film.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
if you are still in to film photography for its tactile quality. then this is a great way to get
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
great packaging. creates beautiful prints.
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Love this film, B&H has a great price!
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Reproduces Well
- Scans Well
- Widely Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Great price, great film!
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
- Needs more packaging
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I've always used Ilford film, and the 100' roll definitely saves a lot of money. Bulk is better!!! The quality of the film is also very great. On the package it provides the developer times which saves me time to look it up.
Pros
- Cheap
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I like HP5 Plus for its grain quality and ability to keep detail in the shadows. Just a very versatile film.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I love being able to roll my own film. This makes it possible and I love Ilford film! I love black & white film and wouldn't change from this film.
Pros
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 35mm 100' Roll Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
From time to time, I try different other B&W films, but I always come back to HP5. This film is very versatile - easily pushes up to 3200 with lots of detail in critical areas. And you can save a few bucks by buying in bulk.
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