Comparing and Contrasting Ilford Films
written by alexandrak
on November 3rd, 2008
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With winter edging its way into the Northern hemisphere, the long summery days are turning shorter and greyer as we anticipate the upcoming snow. Though the perfect combination of weather and Ilford film are in our midst! For the true monochrome enthusiast, there is nothing like the deep contrast and brilliant range of tones from a fine roll of black & white film.
PanF
If image quality is a priority over film speed, count on this film to yield excellent images with fine detail and undetectable grain.
FP4 is unrivaled when it comes to high quality B&W photography. The FP4 is a great choice for enlargements with its wealth of fine grain, high acutance and exceptional sharpness.
HP5 PLUS is a high speed, medium contrast film making it especially suitable for action and it is also an excellent choice under all lighting conditions.
DELTA 400 provides a great depth of field, excellent results in low lighting conditions, yet still provides the fine grain and level of detail normally associated with ISO 100 films.
Delta 3200 is an ultra-speed black and white film, ideal for fast action and low light photography such as night time, sport, or where flash photography is ‘forbidden’.
XP2 SUPER is a sharp, fast, fine grain black and white film. It is easy to process because it is a black and white film which is processed in C41 chemicals alongside color negative films.
SFX 200 has extended red sensitivity and is especially suited for create special effects. Skies can be rendered almost black and most green vegetation almost white.
So put on your scarves and head out into your own monochrome world with your favorite camera and your new Ilford film friends.
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