Ilford 'Plus' black+white films FP4, HP5

An extremely useful medium speed all rounder, Ilford FP4 Plus has been an industry standard for many years. With plenty of exposure flexibility and with a healthy margin for user error, this film is ideally suited for beginners and professionals alike.

FP4 Plus is classified as a medium speed film at 125 ASA/ISO. Many photographers routinely expose it at 100ASA as this is mildly over exposing and improving shadow detail. FP4 is a very reliable film for when there is adequate light and it develops superbly in all of the mainstream fine grain and general purpose developers. Grain is fine, but it is not invisible as FP4 is an older style emulsion – for many photographers this is an attraction as it adds some subtle texture to the image that is often missing from all too perfect high resolution digital images today.

Develop FP4 in a high acutance developer, such as Rodinal, and the grain becomes more gritty and quite noticeable on a relatively small print of say, 8×10″ (from a 35mm negative). Again, some photographers will regard this a a desirable look whilst others may find it too much.

Our lab uses the developer Tetenal Neotenal, which delivers great all round results from FP4 and their accurate temperature control and development parameters mean you have confidence in how your film will develop.

Ilford HP5 Plus

35mm 36 exposures

£9.99

120mm

£8.80

35mm, ISO 400, medium contrast, all-purpose black & white film. Ideal for action, documentary and available light photography.

• High speed ISO 400
• Great results in varied lighting conditions
• Wide exposure latitude
• 35mm, 120 Roll & Sheet Film available