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Ilford Ortho Plus Black and White Negative Film (4 x 5", 25 Sheets)

BH #ILOP4525 • MFR #1813157
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Ilford
Ilford Ortho Plus Black and White Negative Film (4 x 5", 25 Sheets)
Key Features
  • Orthochromatic B&W Negative Film
  • ISO 80/20° in Daylight Conditions
  • Process in Standard B&W Chemistry
  • Ideal for Tech. & Half-Tone Applications
Ilford Ortho Plus is a medium speed black and white negative orthochromatic film that is especially well-suited for continuous tone copy or reproduction work, as well as for half-tone, technical, and forensic applications. It has a nominal sensitivity of ISO 80/20° when exposed under daylight conditions, or ISO 40/17° when exposed under tungsten lighting, and can be developed in standard black and white chemistry. Additionally, since the film is only sensitive to blue and green light, it can be handled under red safelight conditions and developed by inspection for precise processing control. Its high-resolution, fine grain structure and long tonal range also make it ideal for producing faithful reproductions of original artworks and documents, as well as for photomicroscopy.
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Ilford Ortho Plus 80 Overview

Ilford Ortho Plus is a medium speed black and white negative orthochromatic film that is especially well-suited for continuous tone copy or reproduction work, as well as for half-tone, technical, and forensic applications. It has a nominal sensitivity of ISO 80/20° when exposed under daylight conditions, or ISO 40/17° when exposed under tungsten lighting, and can be developed in standard black and white chemistry. Additionally, since the film is only sensitive to blue and green light, it can be handled under red safelight conditions and developed by inspection for precise processing control. Its high-resolution, fine grain structure and long tonal range also make it ideal for producing faithful reproductions of original artworks and documents, as well as for photomicroscopy.

This item is one box of 25 sheets of 4 x 5" film.

UPC: 019498813153

Ilford Ortho Plus 80 Specs

Film Size (W x H)4 x 5" / 10.16 x 12.70 cm
Film TypeOrthochromatic B&W Negative
Film ProcessingStandard Black and White Chemistry
ISO/ASA Film Speed80
Quantity25 Sheets
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.85 x 4.75 x 0.65"

Ilford Ortho Plus 80 Reviews

Great For Landscape Photography

By Samuel
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-08-17

The very fine grain and slow-ish speed of Ilford Ortho make it great for landscape photography. Just keep in mind that it's not sensitive to red at all, so you can't use red or orange filters the way you might to increase contrast. You probably won't need to, though, because the contrast is already quite high to begin with. One added advantage of this film is that if you need to cut it down for some reason, it's easier to do it than with other films because you can do so under a dark red (wratten 2a) safelight. I use it for 4x10 for this reason because you

Excellent film

By Leslie
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-10-15

Great product, using for graphic art and copy work. Glad this product is available!

Still a great product

By Sean
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-10-16

It's great that Ilford and B&H are still providing this high-quality ortho film. The quality is still excellent. For those unfamiliar, ortho film is similar to conventional medium-speed, continuous-tone B&W films for pictorial photography, except that it lacks the dye that makes the film sensitive to red light. Ortho film can thus be handled and processed under a red safelight, which is especially useful for folks new to the craft. It also allows one to develop by inspection, getting exactly the desired density and contrast. Note that the lack of red sensitivity causes a peculiar rendering of some subjects, especially skies, similar to many 19th century photographic processes. One word of caution: Some safelights are less safe than others. You'll want to perform a fog test of this film under your safelight to make sure it's safe. I found that my safelight, which is a bit orange and much brighter than needed, did badly fog this film until I added a baffle to cut the brightness.

Ilford Ortho+ is one of the BEST b&w sheet films ever!

By JAY c.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-09-19

Slow, but ultra-fine-grained - this is the film I choose for my b&w still-life's! I will also try shooting portraits on it. I usually rate it at the box ISO of 25 and send it in @to have it processed in to b&w slides . . . they always come out BEAUTIFULLY!!!Now that B&H is selling 25-sheet boxes, it's even more affordable.

Wow the best

By Patrick
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2013-10-14

This film is wonderful, can be process whit a red light. The film is perfect its like to be back in the 50'.....I use it in my Graflex and my Harman pinhole....

Perfect for Pinhole photography

By JoeK
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-03-11

I have purchased this product use with a Lensless Camera Company 4x5 camera that I purchased from BH. This is a fabulous pair. The film gives a wide range of gray-scale. In relative terms of a 'normal' film, about plus or minus two full stops. Even thin images have a great amount of usability. I personally scan the negatives and have digital prints made. The developer I use is IL-11 dilute and Ilford Rapid Fixer, both from BH. Processing can be done, as if a paper, in trays using a RED safe light. At about 30-40 films processed per liter, the cost per negative is about $1.35 (film+chemicals)

Wow!!!

By William
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-02-12

Watching my image develop under my safe life was the coolest experience. My scans look fantastic and it was easy to remove dust while loading under my safelight. This film is highly underrated.

Love this product

By Karey
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-01-09

High quality and fun film to work within the darkroom. Easy to process and print. Perfect for using with a pinhole camera, large format camera, or alternative processes. I highly recommend this film over other competitors.

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Someone can informe me about the reciprocity of the Ilford Ortho Copy + 4x5? i want to use this film with a pinhole camera.
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Date published: 2018-08-27

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It loads the same as conventional 4x5 film, in the film holder?
Asked by: Maxx D.
Yes, it loads the same as conventional film.
Answered by: Mike M.
Date published: 2018-08-27

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Hi, is this trimmed for use in 4X5 film holders?
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It is sized as standard 4x5 film for film holders.
Answered by: TY B.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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