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Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Negative (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 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 27 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent (24)
- Reliable tonal range (23)
- Accurate (21)
- Sharp (20)
- Scans well (8)
Cons
- Scratches easily (4)
Best Uses
- Artwork (14)
- Photojournalism (13)
- Home (12)
- Travel (10)
- Action shots (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (10), Semi-pro photographer (7), Casual photographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (12)
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 27 customers
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Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Spectacular Film!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I only trust HP5 400 plus for my b & w photo work. It works well and buying from b & h is always an ease.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
i love it is a great product
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I am a beginning photo student and this film has been great to learn on. Even when I don't use the correct exposure, I have been able to get something from the negative. Now that I know what I'm doing, I am going to try for a slower speed film.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Every thing worked great. consistent results.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Home
- Office
- Sports Photography
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Been using this film for years and always order from B&H. They are the cheapest compared to other stores [...].
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Good quality, great price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Sharp
Cons
- Scratches Easily
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Excellent product, fully satisfied. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Best film
- Better than Kodak
- Consistent
- Sharp
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I have used other film , but Ilford is the best it is easy to load and each picture is developed to perfection . i will not ever use another brand . Also it is a great price compaired to any other store .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
If you need professional film but don't want to shoot a 36 picture roll this is the film to buy. All the benefits of HP5 plus the ability to shoot and develop.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Photojournalism
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Lets face it film choice is an individual thing. HP is lower priced then many (TMax) and reliable quality . Important to me, Ilford has MAINTAINED its COMMITMENT to B/W film photography. My friend who is way more knowledgable then me says to shoot @ 200 ASA ( after his study). I'm trying to shoot one type of film and master the proper exposure.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Fine Art
- Landscape
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I've used this film in all formats -- 35mm to 4x5 at least -- and can say that it has GREAT exposure latitude and can survive ANY processing mistakes my intro students may make!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Office
- Photojournalism
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
the pictures i took with this film came out nice you can see the picture very clearly and tell everything in the picture just from the negatives
Pros
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Some of the best black and white film ive used!
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Great all around black & white film.
Pros
- Consistent
Cons
Best Uses
- Photography Course
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I use this film for my college photography class, and it works well for this purpose. It's perfect for practicing the art of pushing and pulling the film to achieve the best negative for printing. Any complaints I have are more due to the fact that I'm still learning these processes. It's great when used as suggested.
Pros
- Accurate
- Clear
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I bought this film for the first time in February to shoot a basketball game at school. I was using a Nikon EM with a 50mm ƒ/1.8 lens. There was not a lot of light in the gymnasium. I had the aperture set to 1.8. I shot many action shots with the roll. When I got the photos back, I was stunned. They were so crisp and clear, and perfectly exposed. The contrast was excellent, and the tonal range was incredible. Best part? Barely any grain! The grain is so fine and natural looking. I would recommend this film to anyone wanting a fast speed film with very fine grain, shooting in low light, or general artistic photography. All Ilford films meet and exceed my expectations.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Forgiving range
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Photojournalism
- Serious BW
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
...and "basic" is not a bad word...after trying more than a half dozen different films, I decided to spend more time photographing and less time obsessing over films...Ilford FP4 and HP5 are my only B&W's--sharp, high contrast, so easy to develop, and a nice "look"...I go with HP5 in my walkaround camera where an extra stop will capture a quick look...
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Reliable Tonal Range
Cons
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
Used it in my Minolta X-700. It tracked well, I had no problems with it. Great range.
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Exposes well
- Looks great
- Prints Well
- Reliable Tonal Range
- Scans Well
- Sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Action Shots
- Home
- Photojournalism
- Sports Photography
Comments about Ilford HP5 Plus 135-24 Black & White Print Film (ISO-400):
I use this film with my Nikon EM, and it is great! The tonal range is superb, and there is such fine noise you can hardly notice it.
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