Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures)
Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film - This is a fast black and white film geared for general use. It produces sharp images with fine grain. As a high speed film, it is suitable for normal and low light photography.
- Capable of coping with a wide range of general indoor and outdoor photography applications
- Enables good sharpness
- Broad tonal range with good contrast
- Broad exposure latitude
- Compatible with many developers
| Type | 35mm black and white negative film |
| Speed | 400 |
| Applications | General use |
| Process | Ilford developers - but traditional B&W film developers also work |
| Color Saturation | Not Applicable |
| Grain | Fine |
| Sharpness | Very |
| Exposure Latitude | Wide |
| Push/Pull | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
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100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
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Best Uses
- Primary use:
- Personal (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
No Problemo!
My class was recommended to purchase this film by our professor for our college-level photography course.
This particular film seemingly flows onto reels for development like butter!
The lo...Read complete review
My class was recommended to purchase this film by our professor for our college-level photography course.
This particular film seemingly flows onto reels for development like butter!
The low cost of this film allows us students to *afford* taking many pictures and getting more experience!
I highly recommend Kentmere film--especially to high school and college students!!
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Most Liked Negative Review
beginner use
this film seemed somewhat grainy when used to photograph people, but produced a good image when used on inanimate objects (i had a brick wall in one of my pictures and it came out ...Read complete review
this film seemed somewhat grainy when used to photograph people, but produced a good image when used on inanimate objects (i had a brick wall in one of my pictures and it came out very detailed.) Good deal for the price. I am only a beginning photographer, and this is the first film i've used, so i don't have much to compare it to.
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Pros
- Better than HP5 film
- Cheap film
Cons
- Hard to get
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
similar to Ilford HP5 quality
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Contrast
- Great Value
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
This film offered wonderful quality and contrast, which was just what I needed it for.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Value
- Reliable Performance
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
I bought this originally for my Experimental Black and White class due to it's affordability. I knew I was going to write on, burn, boil, and do other shenanigans with film so I figured this would be perfect. However, I also used this film outside of experimenting and got great results. Good detail in the shadows, the mid-tonal range is a little limited, but it gives a pretty cool effect and wasn't difficult to work around when enlarging. Also I found the exposure latitude to be excellent as the description said. I took two rolls with a peanut butter/cocoa smudged filter on the lens and the photos turned out pretty well. The film itself is thinner than the Kodak film I used for my beginner photo courses, so I had slightly shorter enlargement times.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Accurate
- Consistent
- Good Tonal Range
- Scans Well
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Artwork
- Home
- Office
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
This film is top quality. It is sold cheap so that people like me are able to shoot in B&W. I am an avid photographer and was looking for a sort of film that was cheap but reliable. This is it. It is easy to read/understand and the final product looks incredible. The images are sharp as can be and the contrast and everything else is great. I would recommend to anyone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
this film seemed somewhat grainy when used to photograph people, but produced a good image when used on inanimate objects (i had a brick wall in one of my pictures and it came out very detailed.) Good deal for the price. I am only a beginning photographer, and this is the first film i've used, so i don't have much to compare it to.
Pros
- Clear
- Timely
Cons
Best Uses
- BW Photography
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
[...] But overall the film is fantastic. I have only used one other black and white film but this film is much better, it is clear and the quality is great :)
Pros
- Economical
- High Quality
Cons
- Takes longer to develop
Best Uses
- Black and white photos
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
I use the Kentmere (400) 35mm-24 for my photography class and it has consistently impressed me time after time. It offers me high quality negatives and is very economical!
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
Recommended
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
It's great film for a great price, not much more to add~but I'd recommend it to any other "die hard" (like me) that still uses 35mm!
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
I use this affordable film for teaching intro to black and white photography courses. It has a gritty grain, but nice variation in tone.
Pros
- Very good quality film
- Very nice contrast
Cons
- NA
Best Uses
- Anything
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
I use this film in my photography class for college.
I have already developed a few rolls of the film and I have found the quality to be amazing. The contrast of black and white is very nice.
Pros
- Develops beautifully
- Easier to work with
- Very reasonable prices
Cons
Best Uses
- All 35 slr settings
- Photography Classes
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
The Kentmere Film is better than the Ilford that I used in my photography class last semester. I talked my classmates into buying Kentmere for this semester, and they are very pleased with the film.
Pros
- Acceptable grain
- Decent exposure latitude
- Easy to use
- reasonable price
Cons
- Somewhat muted tones
Best Uses
- Great for hobbyists
- Nice film 2 learn sunny16
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
Kentmere 400 is a good "value" B&W film. I use it constantly for trying out new techniques, or running test rolls through different vintage cameras.
It has a slightly muted tonal range compared to other films. Grain is noticeable, which could be desirable, depending on your style of photography.
It ain't no Tmax, but Kentmere definitely has its own personality.
Pros
- Great price
- Great Prints
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
Well firstly, the price was great. Perfect for me or any student trying to afford a photography studio class. The processing went very well and negatives produced great prints. I have nothing bad to say at all. I will buy this film again!
Pros
- Does not bend when drying
- Extremely easy to reel
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
My class was recommended to purchase this film by our professor for our college-level photography course.
This particular film seemingly flows onto reels for development like butter!
The low cost of this film allows us students to *afford* taking many pictures and getting more experience!
I highly recommend Kentmere film--especially to high school and college students!!
Comments about Kentmere 35mm Black and White ISO 400 Negative (Print) Film (24 Exposures):
This product is definitely worth the money. If you aren't careful to keep your lens in focus, a touch off will make the negative grainy.
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