Ilford XP2 Super 400 120 Roll Film
ISO 400, fine grain, highly versatile black & white film that can be processed on the high street (in C41 chemistry). High speed ISO 400 B&W film using colour C41 processing Wide exposure latitude and well defined highlights ILFORD XP2 SUPER is a fast, sharp, black & white film with fine grain and a wide tonal range. It is extremely versatile to use making it an excellent all-rounder to have in your camera. It has a particularly wide exposure latitude and delivers excellent results, including well-defined highlights and shadows, even in unpredictable lighting or high-contrast scenes where there can be wide-ranging subject brightness. XP2 SUPER also provides enhanced negative contrast for optimum black & white print quality. This makes it an excellent choice for scanning as well as enlargement prints. However, the key differentiator of this film is that while it is a true black and white film, it can be processed in C41 type processing chemicals alongside colour negative films. This makes it the best choice for photographers who want to shoot film yet want the convenience of being able to get it processed on the high street. XP2 SUPER is also special in that you can shoot at different speeds from ISO 50 to 800 on the same roll of film and process as standard C41.
ISO 400, fine grain, highly versatile black & white film that can be processed on the high street (in C41 chemistry). High speed ISO 400 B&W film using colour C41 processing Wide exposure latitude and well defined highlights ILFORD XP2 SUPER is a fast, sharp, black & white film with fine grain and a wide tonal range. It is extremely versatile to use making it an excellent all-rounder to have in your camera. It has a particularly wide exposure latitude and delivers excellent results, including well-defined highlights and shadows, even in unpredictable lighting or high-contrast scenes where there can be wide-ranging subject brightness. XP2 SUPER also provides enhanced negative contrast for optimum black & white print quality. This makes it an excellent choice for scanning as well as enlargement prints. However, the key differentiator of this film is that while it is a true black and white film, it can be processed in C41 type processing chemicals alongside colour negative films. This makes it the best choice for photographers who want to shoot film yet want the convenience of being able to get it processed on the high street. XP2 SUPER is also special in that you can shoot at different speeds from ISO 50 to 800 on the same roll of film and process as standard C41.
ISO 400, fine grain, highly versatile black & white film that can be processed on the high street (in C41 chemistry). High speed ISO 400 B&W film using colour C41 processing Wide exposure latitude and well defined highlights ILFORD XP2 SUPER is a fast, sharp, black & white film with fine grain and a wide tonal range. It is extremely versatile to use making it an excellent all-rounder to have in your camera. It has a particularly wide exposure latitude and delivers excellent results, including well-defined highlights and shadows, even in unpredictable lighting or high-contrast scenes where there can be wide-ranging subject brightness. XP2 SUPER also provides enhanced negative contrast for optimum black & white print quality. This makes it an excellent choice for scanning as well as enlargement prints. However, the key differentiator of this film is that while it is a true black and white film, it can be processed in C41 type processing chemicals alongside colour negative films. This makes it the best choice for photographers who want to shoot film yet want the convenience of being able to get it processed on the high street. XP2 SUPER is also special in that you can shoot at different speeds from ISO 50 to 800 on the same roll of film and process as standard C41.
ISO 400, fine grain, highly versatile black & white film that can be processed on the high street (in C41 chemistry). High speed ISO 400 B&W film using colour C41 processing Wide exposure latitude and well defined highlights ILFORD XP2 SUPER is a fast, sharp, black & white film with fine grain and a wide tonal range. It is extremely versatile to use making it an excellent all-rounder to have in your camera. It has a particularly wide exposure latitude and delivers excellent results, including well-defined highlights and shadows, even in unpredictable lighting or high-contrast scenes where there can be wide-ranging subject brightness. XP2 SUPER also provides enhanced negative contrast for optimum black & white print quality. This makes it an excellent choice for scanning as well as enlargement prints. However, the key differentiator of this film is that while it is a true black and white film, it can be processed in C41 type processing chemicals alongside colour negative films. This makes it the best choice for photographers who want to shoot film yet want the convenience of being able to get it processed on the high street. XP2 SUPER is also special in that you can shoot at different speeds from ISO 50 to 800 on the same roll of film and process as standard C41.
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Unusual review - I bought XP2 Super 120 (XP2) for use in a Minolta 110 SLR. First it was cut down to 4 x 16mm in the clever little device from our chums at CameraHack. Then it was registration notched at 1" intervals like a production 110 film and finally loaded into a 110 cassette. I shot it in a Mk 1 Minolta 110 SLR on a mixed autumn day in Birmingham. So, why XP2? Firstly, the immense latitude it has; the Minolta has a fairly slow (f4) fixed wide to zoom lens, so I shot it at EI 800 and it coped fine. Secondly, it has a fine grain, regardless of how much you abuse it - desirable on the tiny 110 negs (13 x 17mm). I developed in the CineStill c41 two bath kit. The results were detailed, with good contrast. The example shots are the Library of Birmingham and a 5 ... MoreUnusual review - I bought XP2 Super 120 (XP2) for use in a Minolta 110 SLR. First it was cut down to 4 x 16mm in the clever little device from our chums at CameraHack. Then it was registration notched at 1" intervals like a production 110 film and finally loaded into a 110 cassette. I shot it in a Mk 1 Minolta 110 SLR on a mixed autumn day in Birmingham. So, why XP2? Firstly, the immense latitude it has; the Minolta has a fairly slow (f4) fixed wide to zoom lens, so I shot it at EI 800 and it coped fine. Secondly, it has a fine grain, regardless of how much you abuse it - desirable on the tiny 110 negs (13 x 17mm). I developed in the CineStill c41 two bath kit. The results were detailed, with good contrast. The example shots are the Library of Birmingham and a 5 metre desk lamp outside the The Mailbox. Summary - fine grained, forgiving, film that can be relied on to give good results.
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Being a black and white C41 film it's difficult not to compare it to a silver based emulsion. But it is completely different as it used dyes and lacks the grains of a traditional silver based film. If you are scanning from your negatives rather than using a darkroom to make prints this is a great film. Because its a C41 film it works with the ice dust feature on scanners and your scans will be cleaner and require a lot less retouching. If you use a lab for processing it will normally be cheaper to process than traditional black and white.Tonally I find its quite a flat grey film especially to print from in the darkroom, I normally either overexpose(200iso) in camera it or rate it normally and push it a stop in processing to compensate. having a slightly ... MoreBeing a black and white C41 film it's difficult not to compare it to a silver based emulsion. But it is completely different as it used dyes and lacks the grains of a traditional silver based film. If you are scanning from your negatives rather than using a darkroom to make prints this is a great film. Because its a C41 film it works with the ice dust feature on scanners and your scans will be cleaner and require a lot less retouching. If you use a lab for processing it will normally be cheaper to process than traditional black and white.Tonally I find its quite a flat grey film especially to print from in the darkroom, I normally either overexpose(200iso) in camera it or rate it normally and push it a stop in processing to compensate. having a slightly overexposed XP2 negative makes printing easier. But if your just scanning your negatives which would recommend it is not really an issue.Its a useful film to have and lacking the grain structure give a different look to other traditional black and white films.
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Even though Im gradually returning to traditional b/w film (after years of just shooting color), chromogenic b/w has been a mainstay for me, especially through the years I went without either darkroom access or even just the basic means of developing film (long, boring story there). Ilford was my first choice here simply because they were the first to bring this film type to market (well, Agfa did too, but only for a while). Then Kodak joined the party, first with Portra 400CN, then rebranded it as BW400. There were one or two small things I preferred about that film (as well as one minus: traditional darkroom printing is easier with XP2), and standardized on it until Rochester decided to drop it, which brought be back to XP2. Except now, in addition to my 35 gear, ... MoreEven though Im gradually returning to traditional b/w film (after years of just shooting color), chromogenic b/w has been a mainstay for me, especially through the years I went without either darkroom access or even just the basic means of developing film (long, boring story there). Ilford was my first choice here simply because they were the first to bring this film type to market (well, Agfa did too, but only for a while). Then Kodak joined the party, first with Portra 400CN, then rebranded it as BW400. There were one or two small things I preferred about that film (as well as one minus: traditional darkroom printing is easier with XP2), and standardized on it until Rochester decided to drop it, which brought be back to XP2. Except now, in addition to my 35 gear, I have a Hasselblad to feed as well, so my go-to film for *that* camera is XP2. Besides the films already-known tonal qualities, its C-41 processing status offers two advantages: quick turnaround at any lab handling C41 (pro or minilab), and, if youre scanning the stuff, compatibility with Digital ICE, which makes the scanning workflow a heck of a lot faster in terms of dust/scratch removal.Of course, if youve gotten this far, this is likely stuff you already know. :-)Highly Recommended.
| Film Format | 120 |
| Film Type | Panchromatic B&W Chromogenic Negative |
| Film Speed | ISO 400 |
| Film Processing | C-41 |
| Film Base | Acetate |
Ilford XP2 400, 120mm 5 Rolls
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Unusual review - I bought XP2 Super 120 (XP2) for use in a Minolta 110 SLR. First it was cut down to 4 x 16mm in the clever little device from our chums at CameraHack. Then it was registration notched at 1" intervals like a production 110 film and finally loaded into a 110 cassette. I shot it in a Mk 1 Minolta 110 SLR on a mixed autumn day in Birmingham. So, why XP2? Firstly, the immense latitude it has; the Minolta has a fairly slow (f4) fixed wide to zoom lens, so I shot it at EI 800 and it coped fine. Secondly, it has a fine grain, regardless of how much you abuse it - desirable on the tiny 110 negs (13 x 17mm). I developed in the CineStill c41 two bath kit. The results were detailed, with good contrast. The example shots are the Library of Birmingham and a 5 ... MoreUnusual review - I bought XP2 Super 120 (XP2) for use in a Minolta 110 SLR. First it was cut down to 4 x 16mm in the clever little device from our chums at CameraHack. Then it was registration notched at 1" intervals like a production 110 film and finally loaded into a 110 cassette. I shot it in a Mk 1 Minolta 110 SLR on a mixed autumn day in Birmingham. So, why XP2? Firstly, the immense latitude it has; the Minolta has a fairly slow (f4) fixed wide to zoom lens, so I shot it at EI 800 and it coped fine. Secondly, it has a fine grain, regardless of how much you abuse it - desirable on the tiny 110 negs (13 x 17mm). I developed in the CineStill c41 two bath kit. The results were detailed, with good contrast. The example shots are the Library of Birmingham and a 5 metre desk lamp outside the The Mailbox. Summary - fine grained, forgiving, film that can be relied on to give good results.
Being a black and white C41 film it's difficult not to compare it to a silver based emulsion. But it is completely different as it used dyes and lacks the grains of a traditional silver based film. If you are scanning from your negatives rather than using a darkroom to make prints this is a great film. Because its a C41 film it works with the ice dust feature on scanners and your scans will be cleaner and require a lot less retouching. If you use a lab for processing it will normally be cheaper to process than traditional black and white.Tonally I find its quite a flat grey film especially to print from in the darkroom, I normally either overexpose(200iso) in camera it or rate it normally and push it a stop in processing to compensate. having a slightly ... MoreBeing a black and white C41 film it's difficult not to compare it to a silver based emulsion. But it is completely different as it used dyes and lacks the grains of a traditional silver based film. If you are scanning from your negatives rather than using a darkroom to make prints this is a great film. Because its a C41 film it works with the ice dust feature on scanners and your scans will be cleaner and require a lot less retouching. If you use a lab for processing it will normally be cheaper to process than traditional black and white.Tonally I find its quite a flat grey film especially to print from in the darkroom, I normally either overexpose(200iso) in camera it or rate it normally and push it a stop in processing to compensate. having a slightly overexposed XP2 negative makes printing easier. But if your just scanning your negatives which would recommend it is not really an issue.Its a useful film to have and lacking the grain structure give a different look to other traditional black and white films.
Even though Im gradually returning to traditional b/w film (after years of just shooting color), chromogenic b/w has been a mainstay for me, especially through the years I went without either darkroom access or even just the basic means of developing film (long, boring story there). Ilford was my first choice here simply because they were the first to bring this film type to market (well, Agfa did too, but only for a while). Then Kodak joined the party, first with Portra 400CN, then rebranded it as BW400. There were one or two small things I preferred about that film (as well as one minus: traditional darkroom printing is easier with XP2), and standardized on it until Rochester decided to drop it, which brought be back to XP2. Except now, in addition to my 35 gear, ... MoreEven though Im gradually returning to traditional b/w film (after years of just shooting color), chromogenic b/w has been a mainstay for me, especially through the years I went without either darkroom access or even just the basic means of developing film (long, boring story there). Ilford was my first choice here simply because they were the first to bring this film type to market (well, Agfa did too, but only for a while). Then Kodak joined the party, first with Portra 400CN, then rebranded it as BW400. There were one or two small things I preferred about that film (as well as one minus: traditional darkroom printing is easier with XP2), and standardized on it until Rochester decided to drop it, which brought be back to XP2. Except now, in addition to my 35 gear, I have a Hasselblad to feed as well, so my go-to film for *that* camera is XP2. Besides the films already-known tonal qualities, its C-41 processing status offers two advantages: quick turnaround at any lab handling C41 (pro or minilab), and, if youre scanning the stuff, compatibility with Digital ICE, which makes the scanning workflow a heck of a lot faster in terms of dust/scratch removal.Of course, if youve gotten this far, this is likely stuff you already know. :-)Highly Recommended.
XP2 has been a go to film for me for many years, ever since the early 80s in fact (it was XP1 back then). I've always found it a very forgiving and flexible film with a wide latitude and beautiful tonality, almost like a 1930s emulsion but without 1930s grain. Also the fact that it uses standard C41 processing is extremely handy and removes the need for agonising about which developer to use! XP2 is not the most contrasty film, so it's not so good on dull days or in flat lighting, but it's great for street photography, portraiture or landscapes. I've thrown everything at it and it's never let me down so far. Some of my negs from the days when New Romantics topped the charts and the Lady was not for turning have shifted colour, but they still print OK. If you're ... MoreXP2 has been a go to film for me for many years, ever since the early 80s in fact (it was XP1 back then). I've always found it a very forgiving and flexible film with a wide latitude and beautiful tonality, almost like a 1930s emulsion but without 1930s grain. Also the fact that it uses standard C41 processing is extremely handy and removes the need for agonising about which developer to use! XP2 is not the most contrasty film, so it's not so good on dull days or in flat lighting, but it's great for street photography, portraiture or landscapes. I've thrown everything at it and it's never let me down so far. Some of my negs from the days when New Romantics topped the charts and the Lady was not for turning have shifted colour, but they still print OK. If you're using a colour or Multigrade head on your enlarger, you can of course dial in whatever filtration you need. Scanners can adjust their settings likewise-it may help to scan it as a colour negative film. Enjoy the journey!
XP2 super should get a lot more praise than it does. It has surprisingly little grain, can be shot between 200-800 on the same roll and processed as standard, and has the silkiest tones going.Things to know1) It's easier to get this film developed in labs than traditional B+W films2) It has a very good exposure latitude, and you can shoot anywhere between 200 and 800 ISO without changing the development process. Admittedly, I think that shots metred 320-640 are the sweet spot, and exposing as if it were an honest 800 ISO film can sometimes give you muddier images than you would expect.3) It's crisp and sharp where required, but you can clearly see am amazing tonality range in the right conditionsThis is honestly going to become my go-to black and white film ... MoreXP2 super should get a lot more praise than it does. It has surprisingly little grain, can be shot between 200-800 on the same roll and processed as standard, and has the silkiest tones going.Things to know1) It's easier to get this film developed in labs than traditional B+W films2) It has a very good exposure latitude, and you can shoot anywhere between 200 and 800 ISO without changing the development process. Admittedly, I think that shots metred 320-640 are the sweet spot, and exposing as if it were an honest 800 ISO film can sometimes give you muddier images than you would expect.3) It's crisp and sharp where required, but you can clearly see am amazing tonality range in the right conditionsThis is honestly going to become my go-to black and white film choice once my stock of HP5 runs out. For what I personally need, XP2 super has it all. As long as you shoot it in reasonable conditions then you should get excellent results.
First, I have to admit I was snobby about using a chromogenic black and white film. After giving XP2 super a fair shake, I fully admit that snobbery was baseless. XP2 has great tonality, and is incredibly flexible both in scanning and in the darkroom. I can make prints that are flat or that are very contrasty with fairly minimal efforts. Sometimes flexibility in a film comes at the cost of a too-neutral or digital look. While XP2 is incredibly clean, I don’t find it sterile. It has its own (subtle) character.Being C41 also opens up some other possibilities if you want to get weird with it. For example, I’ve recently gotten into reversal processing it by giving it a long hot XTol bath and a second exposure/fogging prior to the normal C41 process. Not the intended ... MoreFirst, I have to admit I was snobby about using a chromogenic black and white film. After giving XP2 super a fair shake, I fully admit that snobbery was baseless. XP2 has great tonality, and is incredibly flexible both in scanning and in the darkroom. I can make prints that are flat or that are very contrasty with fairly minimal efforts. Sometimes flexibility in a film comes at the cost of a too-neutral or digital look. While XP2 is incredibly clean, I don’t find it sterile. It has its own (subtle) character.Being C41 also opens up some other possibilities if you want to get weird with it. For example, I’ve recently gotten into reversal processing it by giving it a long hot XTol bath and a second exposure/fogging prior to the normal C41 process. Not the intended use, but it yields naturally mauve/sepia positives that scan with a very distinct squid-inky look.When developed in black and white chemistry, it’s also possible to achieve different character depending on the developer used.On top of all that, it’s pretty forgiving when it comes to exposure. So if you’re going to be shooting in contrasty conditions or you’re sunny-16ing it, XP2 can mitigate some of the risk. You have to try hard to mess it up, and even then you may not be successful.On the surface, being a C-41 film black and white film may say “I’m safe”, but XP2 is a deep well for experimenters.
I really like this film, but with reservations. I've been a fan of FP4 for some time and like the look of the images it produces. XP2 looks different. Processed and scanned at BCE Photolab, the scans look very sharp, crisp and clean but there's something about the mid greys that seem "lighter". Contrast is good and, after tweaking slightly in Lightroom, the resulting images are very acceptable but to my eye seem somehow more 'gritty', not grainy (there's little of that), just an extra edge to them. All this may, of course, be the result of scanning - I haven't had any negs printed directly yet. In contrast, FP4 looks smoother and with a more linear grey scale.However, the big advantage of XP2 is the low 'running costs' - BCE will process and scan for a fiver (plus ... MoreI really like this film, but with reservations. I've been a fan of FP4 for some time and like the look of the images it produces. XP2 looks different. Processed and scanned at BCE Photolab, the scans look very sharp, crisp and clean but there's something about the mid greys that seem "lighter". Contrast is good and, after tweaking slightly in Lightroom, the resulting images are very acceptable but to my eye seem somehow more 'gritty', not grainy (there's little of that), just an extra edge to them. All this may, of course, be the result of scanning - I haven't had any negs printed directly yet. In contrast, FP4 looks smoother and with a more linear grey scale.However, the big advantage of XP2 is the low 'running costs' - BCE will process and scan for a fiver (plus postage). FP4 (BCE can't process this) costs more than twice. And its other great advantage is the massive latitude which makes it very forgiving and easy to shoot with.I like it, and I like the cheap processing, but for quality work I may stick to FP4.
Amazing film stock! I used this a long time ago and loved it but for some reason when I came back to film I had forgotten about it and just used hp5. After getting a few rolls recently I have decided this is my go to from now on as it handles dynamic light amazingly. Great shadow and highlight detail in the negatives plus the ease of it being developed in c41 so I now just have one batch on chemicals for all of my film. Example photos shot on Mamiya press, developed in cinestill cs41 chems and scanned on a imacon x1
For me, there's absolutely nothing wrong with XP2 at all. The film is reasonably cheap and produced fantastic results throughout in 35mm and 120 format.The film captures details very well and renders shadows nicely. Some shots are attached.
Very nice film, great latitude and scans well. I prefer exposing at around 200ASA as shadows can get splotchy at the rated 400. Overall contrast seems lower than say HP5, but the ability to burn in skies for example without pulling in much noise is great. For home processing it's a bit trickier than conventional B&W due to the tight temperature control in C41 processing, but with Cinestills CS41 and a SousVide not too problematic.
| Film Format | 120 |
| Film Type | Panchromatic B&W Chromogenic Negative |
| Film Speed | ISO 400 |
| Film Processing | C-41 |
| Film Base | Acetate |
