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For film photographers, street shooters and documentary photographers who want a 35mm black and white film that handles whatever the day throws at it, the Ilford HP5 Plus 400 has been the answer for decades. Load it and forget about it.

Rate it at ISO 400 for bright daylight and overcast conditions. Rate it at 1600 for a dim venue or a moody dusk portrait session. Push it to 3200 when the light really drops. At ISO 400 with 36 exposures per roll, it covers a full street session, an indoor documentary shoot, or an afternoon at a game reserve without a flash.

The wide exposure latitude means a stop under or over is still a usable frame. Fine-grain and medium contrast hold highlight and shadow detail equally well in the darkroom and on the scanner. Develops in standard chemistry, including ID-11, Ilfosol 3 and HC-110. No specialist kit required.

  • Panchromatic B&W Negative Film
  • ISO 400/27° in Standard Process
  • Wide Exposure Latitude, Medium Contrast
  • Ideal for Mixed Lighting and General Use
  • Responds Well to Push Processing