What type of film is Ilford HP5?
What type of film is Ilford HP5?
Panchromatic B&W Negative
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 Specs
| Film Format | 35mm |
|---|---|
| Number of Exposures | 36 |
| Film Type | Panchromatic B&W Negative |
| ISO/ASA Film Speed | 400 |
| Film Processing | Standard Black and White Chemistry |
Should I push HP5?
You can also push HP5 for different results. The more you push this film, the more grain you’ll see. If you want bright whites and true blacks, I recommend pushing the film one or two stops.
Is Ilford HP5 good?
Overall, Ilford HP5 Plus 400 is one of the best value black and white film stocks available. It’s easy to use, produces a classic black and white image with well-balanced contrast, and you have the flexibility to shoot at box speed or pushed from 1 to 3 stops.
How far can HP5 push?
However, it’s not as good for pulling HP5. If you overexpose this film one or two stops, I’d highly recommend pulling with ilfosol to maintain image contrast….What’s the best developer for pushing HP5?
| Developer | Maximum Push | Dilution & Dev Type |
|---|---|---|
| Microphen | 6,400 (+4 stops) | No dilution, 20 min, continuous |
How do you shoot XP2?
How to shoot XP2:
- ISO 200: Smooth Tones/Contrast.
- ISO 400: Good Snap like pushed Tri-X.
- ISO 800: Very Contrasty (Personally I would push at this speed)
- (ISO 100 & 50 is really too flat, but usable with adjustments in PS or LR. This speeds will also yield the finest grain. Beyond 800 we recommend pushing, or Delta 3200)
What is ISO for HP5?
Nominally rated at ISO 400, HP5 PLUS produces negatives of outstanding sharpness and fine grain under all lighting conditions. It has been formulated to respond well to push-processing and can be rated up to El 3200/36°.
