Ilford's HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film is a traditional and versatile panchromatic film designed for general use in a wide variety of shooting conditions. Exhibiting notably wide exposure latitude, this film responds well to use in mixed and difficult lighting and provides medium contrast for greater overall control. It has a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27° when developed in standard black and white chemistry, and responds well to push processing. HP5 Plus is a flexible film type that is ideally suited for use in general photographic applications in an array of different lighting conditions.

This item is one 36-exposure roll of 35mm film and is supplied in a DX-coded cassette.

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

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this film C-41 process film? My daughter taking photography class and she needs film that is not C-41 process film. None of the descriptions for this indicate for us novices which this is. Thanks.

A: No, this is not C-41 process film. This is true black and white film and can be processed with various photo chemical developer systems. Its a great film to learn black and white photography and processing with.

Q: 2. Are the film rolls expired?

A: I've bought a few rolls from B&H and they have always been fresh.

Q: 3. What is the total thickness of the 70mm film? (emulsion + base). Does "layer" thickness listed in the film specs indicate total thickness? I understand that there is no backing paper on this film. The 70mm film is not listed on the Ilford website. Thanks.

A: Yes the layer thickness listed here would indicate the total thickness.

Q: 4. Would this film be suitable for shooting in an aquarium?

A: This is an excellent general purpose black & white film. While the glass and the light color and brightness are factors, we feel this would be an appropriate film for the purpose you wish to use it for.

Q: 5. Is this film DX coded ?

A: Yes, Ilford HP5 Plus film is DX coded.

Q: 6. Does this film work with dark and bright lighting?

A: This film and any other film can be exposed to bright or dim lighting. You have to know how to expose it correctly under low light conditions and know how to compensate for reciprocity failure. But, yes it can be done.

Q: 7. Do you have DX code Reloadable Cartridge

A: Unfortunately, B&H does not carry auto DX 400 ISO reloadable film cassettes.

Q: 8. is this the correct film for a AGFA PD16 Viking camera with a F6.3 Lens?

A: Like John B noted 616 is no longer made. However, if you have a camera that takes 620 film, 120 can be used (just spool it onto a spare 620 spool, than back again so the frame numbers are correct - do this in a film changing bag, it's easy to do).

Q: 9. If I need 10-15 rolls, how many orders should I place?

A: If you need 10-15 rolls, you can place one order for the number of rolls of film you need.

Q: 10. Can this film be processed in a red lit dark room?

A: Yes, the Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures) can be developed in a darkroom lit by safelights.