Ilford HP5 Plus is a fine grain, high-speed black and white film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27°. Also known for good acutance and high resolving power. It is ideal for shooting moving subjects, even in difficult lighting conditions (available light). It can push film speeds up to EI 3200/36. HP5 is a real all-rounder and along with FP4 an Ilford classic.
Ilford HP5 Plus is a fine grain, high-speed black and white film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27°. Also known for good acutance and high resolving power. It is ideal for shooting moving subjects, even in difficult lighting conditions (available light). It can push film speeds up to EI 3200/36. HP5 is a real all-rounder and along with FP4 an Ilford classic.
Ilford HP5 Plus is a fine grain, high-speed black and white film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27°. Also known for good acutance and high resolving power. It is ideal for shooting moving subjects, even in difficult lighting conditions (available light). It can push film speeds up to EI 3200/36. HP5 is a real all-rounder and along with FP4 an Ilford classic.
Ilford HP5 Plus is a fine grain, high-speed black and white film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27°. Also known for good acutance and high resolving power. It is ideal for shooting moving subjects, even in difficult lighting conditions (available light). It can push film speeds up to EI 3200/36. HP5 is a real all-rounder and along with FP4 an Ilford classic.
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Ilford HP5 PLUS 5x7" B&W FILM 25 Sheets Planfilm Exp. 03/25
Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (5 x 7", 25 Sheets)
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Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Sheet Film (5x7in, 25 Sheets)
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Ilford HP5 Plus ISO 400 5"X7" 25 Sheets Black & White Film
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Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (5 x 7", 25 Sheets)
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Ilford HP5 Plus 400 5X7" 25 Sheet Film
Ilford HP5 Plus ISO 400 5x7" 25 Sheets Black & White Film
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Ilford HP5 Plus 5x7" 25 Sheets Black & White Negative (Print) Film (ISO-400)
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No film or developer is magic. The better you know your materials, the more they'll do for you. I am past my days of trying out every possible film and developer combination. For me, HP5 Plus is an exceptionally fine and versatile film.My principal large format work is on-location, natural light portraiture -- including indoors. HP5 has the combination of speed, consistency, reliability, long range, response to development, and fine grain that suits my work, and at a competitive price. Landscape photographers and others who print very large may choose a slower, finer-grained film. My prints do not exceed 11x14, so, depending on cropping, the magnification is within 3.5x; grain is not an issue. (In fact, I use HP5 in 645 and am more than comfortable with its very ... MoreNo film or developer is magic. The better you know your materials, the more they'll do for you. I am past my days of trying out every possible film and developer combination. For me, HP5 Plus is an exceptionally fine and versatile film.My principal large format work is on-location, natural light portraiture -- including indoors. HP5 has the combination of speed, consistency, reliability, long range, response to development, and fine grain that suits my work, and at a competitive price. Landscape photographers and others who print very large may choose a slower, finer-grained film. My prints do not exceed 11x14, so, depending on cropping, the magnification is within 3.5x; grain is not an issue. (In fact, I use HP5 in 645 and am more than comfortable with its very fine grain in an 11x14.)I need to be able to make portraits in lighting from extra-long-range to very flat. In flat lighting with short-range subjects, I find an EI of 800 with additional development to yield an excellent negative. In very long-range situations (e.g., 10-14 stops), I usually use EI 200 and use compensating development to tame the high values, combined with print flashing as needed.
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I am a sports photographer mainly rugby and wanted to mark my local clubs promotion match by shooting some pictures alongside my digital shots. I'd used HP5 as my standard in the past and thought this would be a good fit at this time of year (April) for some 'context' shots rather than the fast action. I used Nikon F90x from early 90s and had fun selecting how I used the 36 exposures over several hours. A satisfying skill that really focuses your mind! Very happy with results which I shared with the club, players and fans. Everyone loves it. Will do from time to time. Grain is tight, even and the contrast is good. Probably switch to Delta 3200 for deep winter and floodlit games.
originally posted on analoguewonderland.co.uk
Before this film I had never touched a roll in my life, nor shot any film! If you have a point and shoot and are new this is perfect for you! It has a really beautiful black and white tone scale and all of the pictures look really professional and the shades make sense! It gives a crisp image, and also, I had no problem using it, when it was, grey Skye, or dark weather! IF YOU NEED SOME BEGINNER GUIDANCE- My camera I have now and was the first one that I ever used with any film is a cannon eos 1000f! I really do think it’s a good beginners camera as it allows you to get more complex, but also you can use it like a point and shoot and grow with the camera! They are also regularly available on secondhand websites for reasonably cheap! Just make sure to check at the ... MoreBefore this film I had never touched a roll in my life, nor shot any film! If you have a point and shoot and are new this is perfect for you! It has a really beautiful black and white tone scale and all of the pictures look really professional and the shades make sense! It gives a crisp image, and also, I had no problem using it, when it was, grey Skye, or dark weather! IF YOU NEED SOME BEGINNER GUIDANCE- My camera I have now and was the first one that I ever used with any film is a cannon eos 1000f! I really do think it’s a good beginners camera as it allows you to get more complex, but also you can use it like a point and shoot and grow with the camera! They are also regularly available on secondhand websites for reasonably cheap! Just make sure to check at the bottom to see if it says that it’s usable and not the parts and quality, or if it has anything like fungus! ( top tip, buy the actual camera with the lens if possible as it can be cheaper .) There are a few good YouTube videos that will guide you about how to load the film or set up the film and how to use the actual Camera!Hope this was helpfuXx
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Ilford HP5 PLUS 5x7" B&W FILM 25 Sheets Planfilm Exp. 03/25
Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (5 x 7", 25 Sheets)
Delivery $15
Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Sheet Film (5x7in, 25 Sheets)
Delivery $34.57
Ilford HP5 Plus ISO 400 5"X7" 25 Sheets Black & White Film
Delivery $13
Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (5 x 7", 25 Sheets)
Delivery $9.90
No film or developer is magic. The better you know your materials, the more they'll do for you. I am past my days of trying out every possible film and developer combination. For me, HP5 Plus is an exceptionally fine and versatile film.My principal large format work is on-location, natural light portraiture -- including indoors. HP5 has the combination of speed, consistency, reliability, long range, response to development, and fine grain that suits my work, and at a competitive price. Landscape photographers and others who print very large may choose a slower, finer-grained film. My prints do not exceed 11x14, so, depending on cropping, the magnification is within 3.5x; grain is not an issue. (In fact, I use HP5 in 645 and am more than comfortable with its very ... MoreNo film or developer is magic. The better you know your materials, the more they'll do for you. I am past my days of trying out every possible film and developer combination. For me, HP5 Plus is an exceptionally fine and versatile film.My principal large format work is on-location, natural light portraiture -- including indoors. HP5 has the combination of speed, consistency, reliability, long range, response to development, and fine grain that suits my work, and at a competitive price. Landscape photographers and others who print very large may choose a slower, finer-grained film. My prints do not exceed 11x14, so, depending on cropping, the magnification is within 3.5x; grain is not an issue. (In fact, I use HP5 in 645 and am more than comfortable with its very fine grain in an 11x14.)I need to be able to make portraits in lighting from extra-long-range to very flat. In flat lighting with short-range subjects, I find an EI of 800 with additional development to yield an excellent negative. In very long-range situations (e.g., 10-14 stops), I usually use EI 200 and use compensating development to tame the high values, combined with print flashing as needed.
I am a sports photographer mainly rugby and wanted to mark my local clubs promotion match by shooting some pictures alongside my digital shots. I'd used HP5 as my standard in the past and thought this would be a good fit at this time of year (April) for some 'context' shots rather than the fast action. I used Nikon F90x from early 90s and had fun selecting how I used the 36 exposures over several hours. A satisfying skill that really focuses your mind! Very happy with results which I shared with the club, players and fans. Everyone loves it. Will do from time to time. Grain is tight, even and the contrast is good. Probably switch to Delta 3200 for deep winter and floodlit games.
Before this film I had never touched a roll in my life, nor shot any film! If you have a point and shoot and are new this is perfect for you! It has a really beautiful black and white tone scale and all of the pictures look really professional and the shades make sense! It gives a crisp image, and also, I had no problem using it, when it was, grey Skye, or dark weather! IF YOU NEED SOME BEGINNER GUIDANCE- My camera I have now and was the first one that I ever used with any film is a cannon eos 1000f! I really do think it’s a good beginners camera as it allows you to get more complex, but also you can use it like a point and shoot and grow with the camera! They are also regularly available on secondhand websites for reasonably cheap! Just make sure to check at the ... MoreBefore this film I had never touched a roll in my life, nor shot any film! If you have a point and shoot and are new this is perfect for you! It has a really beautiful black and white tone scale and all of the pictures look really professional and the shades make sense! It gives a crisp image, and also, I had no problem using it, when it was, grey Skye, or dark weather! IF YOU NEED SOME BEGINNER GUIDANCE- My camera I have now and was the first one that I ever used with any film is a cannon eos 1000f! I really do think it’s a good beginners camera as it allows you to get more complex, but also you can use it like a point and shoot and grow with the camera! They are also regularly available on secondhand websites for reasonably cheap! Just make sure to check at the bottom to see if it says that it’s usable and not the parts and quality, or if it has anything like fungus! ( top tip, buy the actual camera with the lens if possible as it can be cheaper .) There are a few good YouTube videos that will guide you about how to load the film or set up the film and how to use the actual Camera!Hope this was helpfuXx
I have used a lot of b&w films for 35mm & 120, but HP5 is my favorite. I have shot Tri-x for decades, tried Kentmere and Fomopan. They are all good films, but I love the consistency and grain, and contrast of Ilford HP5. I normally use Ilfosol 3 to process it, great negatives. I do prefer the 400 speed to help with some of my slower Nikon lenses, but it still produces sharp negatives. I sometimes use Tri-x for a retro look, different grain look, does nice for some subjects. However, the best overall is Ilford HP5. I suggest getting a film and using it for 10 rolls in different settings to really the feel of it. HP5 will not let you down.
I've had the opportunity lately to try this film again after almost 40 years from the first and last time I had used it. I didn't really like the results back then and went back to shooting Kodak Tri-X which I had been getting great results with. I honestly don't think I gave HP5 a fair chance back then and should have zeroed in on the correct exposure and development like I had done with Tri-X. Since I was happy with my results I stuck with Kodak for all those years. Well with the cost of Tri-X almost doubled since the last time I purchased some, I decided to give Ilford HP5 another chance since their prices are more reasonable than Tri-X. I just recently shot some HP5 but I haven't had the opportunity to process any of this film yet, which I exposed as if I were ... MoreI've had the opportunity lately to try this film again after almost 40 years from the first and last time I had used it. I didn't really like the results back then and went back to shooting Kodak Tri-X which I had been getting great results with. I honestly don't think I gave HP5 a fair chance back then and should have zeroed in on the correct exposure and development like I had done with Tri-X. Since I was happy with my results I stuck with Kodak for all those years. Well with the cost of Tri-X almost doubled since the last time I purchased some, I decided to give Ilford HP5 another chance since their prices are more reasonable than Tri-X. I just recently shot some HP5 but I haven't had the opportunity to process any of this film yet, which I exposed as if I were shooting with Tri-X. I plan on developing it the same as I've done with Tri-X for the last 40 years, I'm anxious to see the results.
There's no doubt that HP5+ is a top-quality film stock from a manufacturer with excellent quality control standards. There's no chance of experiencing the uneven emulsion problems you occasionally get with some smaller manufacturers. HP5+ has excellent exposure latitude, it pushes well even to EI3200, and it's British; honestly, what's not to like?However, it's a film with which I have something of a love-hate relationship. I love it for all those things but the grain. It's a mushy soup of a film. If it weren't for that grain, I'd never look at another film stock again.But just when I think I've got over it and think that it's not so bad, I see a Tri-X shot and reality bites. Sorry, HP5+, you have grain only a mother could love.Of course, if you don't mind the ... MoreThere's no doubt that HP5+ is a top-quality film stock from a manufacturer with excellent quality control standards. There's no chance of experiencing the uneven emulsion problems you occasionally get with some smaller manufacturers. HP5+ has excellent exposure latitude, it pushes well even to EI3200, and it's British; honestly, what's not to like?However, it's a film with which I have something of a love-hate relationship. I love it for all those things but the grain. It's a mushy soup of a film. If it weren't for that grain, I'd never look at another film stock again.But just when I think I've got over it and think that it's not so bad, I see a Tri-X shot and reality bites. Sorry, HP5+, you have grain only a mother could love.Of course, if you don't mind the grain, then fill your boots. You won't go wrong with HP5+!
I recently purchased a Leica M7, because I decided to get back into film. I bought an Epson V850 Pro scanner and using wet-mount scans, I realized how much better some of the images from my negatives and slides looked when compared to their digital counterparts. My digital camera is a Leica Q3, so my comparison was quite fair. I've only run a few tests so far with HP5 Plus. The first was at box speed developed in D76 1:1, which was a bit grainy and rather dull. The next test was the same type film developed at box speed in Xtol 1:1 and that was quite a bit nicer, but still a pretty flat. My current roll will be the same, but this time with a yellow filter. The image displayed below was shot with my Leica M7 and a Leica Summicron 50mm lens using only a B+W UV filter. ... MoreI recently purchased a Leica M7, because I decided to get back into film. I bought an Epson V850 Pro scanner and using wet-mount scans, I realized how much better some of the images from my negatives and slides looked when compared to their digital counterparts. My digital camera is a Leica Q3, so my comparison was quite fair. I've only run a few tests so far with HP5 Plus. The first was at box speed developed in D76 1:1, which was a bit grainy and rather dull. The next test was the same type film developed at box speed in Xtol 1:1 and that was quite a bit nicer, but still a pretty flat. My current roll will be the same, but this time with a yellow filter. The image displayed below was shot with my Leica M7 and a Leica Summicron 50mm lens using only a B+W UV filter. This picture was taken in Bryant park, NYC, NY on June 30th, 2024. I believe I will end up sticking with HP5, but for now I am trying to adjust my workflow for the best predictable outcome. I hope this somehow helps others work through their own adventure. Pleaser note that I am giving this film only 4 stars, but I believe the film will do better when I arrive at a different workflow. Good luck all!
After years of studio work, I try to keep to natural light now. That means occasions indoors when the light levels require slow shutter speeds with the 4x5. HP5 gives me an extra stop or two over FP4 in these cases, which can save the day. It's also great in direct sunlight, where I generally rate it at 200 or so, due to the contrast, which I can tame, in very long-range subjects, with special development in divided D-23. On a really flat day or under similar lighting indoors, I'll push it to 800 and get a beautiful tonal range. I print up to 11x14, sometimes cropping significantly. Grain with HP5? It's a non-issue in my book. I stay with HP5 for speed and quality.
HP5 is a very popular film, so I was excited to try it. My verdict: it's alright - but I don't love it. Nice blacks, but not as interesting as Tri-X, or as cheap as the Fomapan 100. Of the cheap Ilfords, I prefered the FP4. I feel like it doesn't like strong or direct light that much. It's quite grainy, which is fine, but I don't like the grain as much as Tri-X. The 400 speed is quite useful though and you do get plenty of sharp shots of moving people or objects, so it would probably be quite good for street photography. Shot on my Canon 300V with a 24-105mm F4 L lens.
As a sports photographer (mainly rugby) using digital, I use film at special games. It provides a different sort of record to digital, and it's an advantage that there is a second batch of pics coming out on socials a week after the match. HP5 is what I use on a Nikon D90x. It's a great documentary style combination. The versatility of the film is fantastic, recording enough detail in the shadows, and the right amount of contrast and impact, alongside the lovely grain. Lends itself to editing in Lightroom for a digital fusion approach as I rarely get the opportunity to print work at the moment.
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