High speed ISO 400 Fine grain and good sharpness Broad tonal range with good contrast 24-exposure roll of 35 mm B&W film Kentmere 400 is a high speed, fine grain, black & white film making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It offers good sharpness and a broad tonal range along with a wide exposure latitude making it a smart choice for beginners and those returning to film. Kentmere 400 is panchromatically sensitized and can be processed in a wide range of different developers using spiral tanks, deep tanks and automatic processors. Kentmere 400Iso 135-24 B&w Camera Film | High speed ISO 400 Fine grain and good sharpness Broad tonal range with good contrast 24-exposure roll of 35mm B&W film Kentmere 400 is a high speed, fine grain, black & white film making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It offers good sharpness and a broad tonal range along with a wide exposure latitude making it a smart choice for beginners and those returning to film. Kentmere 400 is panchromatically sensitized and can be processed in a wide range of different developers using spiral tanks, deep tanks and automatic processors.
High speed ISO 400 Fine grain and good sharpness Broad tonal range with good contrast 24-exposure roll of 35 mm B&W film Kentmere 400 is a high speed, fine grain, black & white film making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It offers good sharpness and a broad tonal range along with a wide exposure latitude making it a smart choice for beginners and those returning to film. Kentmere 400 is panchromatically sensitized and can be processed in a wide range of different developers using spiral tanks, deep tanks and automatic processors. Kentmere 400Iso 135-24 B&w Camera Film | High speed ISO 400 Fine grain and good sharpness Broad tonal range with good contrast 24-exposure roll of 35mm B&W film Kentmere 400 is a high speed, fine grain, black & white film making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It offers good sharpness and a broad tonal range along with a wide exposure latitude making it a smart choice for beginners and those returning to film. Kentmere 400 is panchromatically sensitized and can be processed in a wide range of different developers using spiral tanks, deep tanks and automatic processors.
High speed ISO 400 Fine grain and good sharpness Broad tonal range with good contrast 24-exposure roll of 35 mm B&W film Kentmere 400 is a high speed, fine grain, black & white film making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It offers good sharpness and a broad tonal range along with a wide exposure latitude making it a smart choice for beginners and those returning to film. Kentmere 400 is panchromatically sensitized and can be processed in a wide range of different developers using spiral tanks, deep tanks and automatic processors. Kentmere 400Iso 135-24 B&w Camera Film | High speed ISO 400 Fine grain and good sharpness Broad tonal range with good contrast 24-exposure roll of 35mm B&W film Kentmere 400 is a high speed, fine grain, black & white film making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It offers good sharpness and a broad tonal range along with a wide exposure latitude making it a smart choice for beginners and those returning to film. Kentmere 400 is panchromatically sensitized and can be processed in a wide range of different developers using spiral tanks, deep tanks and automatic processors.
High speed ISO 400 Fine grain and good sharpness Broad tonal range with good contrast 24-exposure roll of 35 mm B&W film Kentmere 400 is a high speed, fine grain, black & white film making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It offers good sharpness and a broad tonal range along with a wide exposure latitude making it a smart choice for beginners and those returning to film. Kentmere 400 is panchromatically sensitized and can be processed in a wide range of different developers using spiral tanks, deep tanks and automatic processors. Kentmere 400Iso 135-24 B&w Camera Film | High speed ISO 400 Fine grain and good sharpness Broad tonal range with good contrast 24-exposure roll of 35mm B&W film Kentmere 400 is a high speed, fine grain, black & white film making it suitable for a wide variety of applications. It offers good sharpness and a broad tonal range along with a wide exposure latitude making it a smart choice for beginners and those returning to film. Kentmere 400 is panchromatically sensitized and can be processed in a wide range of different developers using spiral tanks, deep tanks and automatic processors.
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KENTMERE 400 35mm 24 EXP Black and White Film
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Kentmere Pan 400 Black and White Negative Film 35mm - 24 Exposure
Delivery between 12–16 June $8.95
Kentmere 400 ISO 35mm 24 Exposure Black & White Film
Free delivery between 12–18 June
originally posted on analoguewonderland.co.uk
I bought this as my first film to reintroduce myself back into the world of shooting film and to test a newly acquired camera. I was very pleased with the results from my first roll. There is obviously quite a lot of grain but it does seem to have handled some quite difficult indoor and outdoor lighting situations very well. Having shot a few rolls of Ilford HP5 recently, I think I prefer the slightly higher contrast of the Ilford, but this is great value for money and I have since picked up another roll!
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I want to say that this is a good stock, I want to say that this is an affordable stock that you can rely on for your daily shooting and produce likeable images, but it simply isn't. The grain is massive and not in a pleasant way, and the tonality is simply awful. It has zero contrast, and not in a smooth and sophisticated way, it's simply flat beyond salvation with no tonal intricacies. It is so bad that it's almost unprintable, I've literally seen people's confidence shattered by this abomination of a stock in the darkroom because they can't get any sense of a tonal range on their prints. Even veterans of the medium have trouble with it. Fomapan is far and away a better performing stock. Even if it has inconsistent QC (which I've not ran into anyways), it's better ... MoreI want to say that this is a good stock, I want to say that this is an affordable stock that you can rely on for your daily shooting and produce likeable images, but it simply isn't. The grain is massive and not in a pleasant way, and the tonality is simply awful. It has zero contrast, and not in a smooth and sophisticated way, it's simply flat beyond salvation with no tonal intricacies. It is so bad that it's almost unprintable, I've literally seen people's confidence shattered by this abomination of a stock in the darkroom because they can't get any sense of a tonal range on their prints. Even veterans of the medium have trouble with it. Fomapan is far and away a better performing stock. Even if it has inconsistent QC (which I've not ran into anyways), it's better than this consistent pile of garbage.
originally posted on analoguewonderland.co.uk
I've been shooting Kentmere 400 for around 18 months now as my standard go to film. I absolutely love it, especially taking into account the price compared to other black and whhite film stocks.The photographs of the car that I have attached were both shot at box speed (400 ISO), and the side profile one is probably one of my favourite shots that I have taken on 35mm. However, nowadays I tend to push the film to 800 ISO which I personally think looks a little better, and adds a little more depth and contrast (see the other three pictures).I have also noticed that around direct light you do get a little bit of halation, which I personally like (see picture of building).Definately buy a roll or two and give it a try :)
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KENTMERE 400 35mm 24 EXP Black and White Film
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Kentmere Pan 400 Black and White Negative Film 35mm - 24 Exposure
Delivery between 12–16 June $8.95
Kentmere 400 ISO 35mm 24 Exposure Black & White Film
Free delivery between 12–18 June
I bought this as my first film to reintroduce myself back into the world of shooting film and to test a newly acquired camera. I was very pleased with the results from my first roll. There is obviously quite a lot of grain but it does seem to have handled some quite difficult indoor and outdoor lighting situations very well. Having shot a few rolls of Ilford HP5 recently, I think I prefer the slightly higher contrast of the Ilford, but this is great value for money and I have since picked up another roll!
I want to say that this is a good stock, I want to say that this is an affordable stock that you can rely on for your daily shooting and produce likeable images, but it simply isn't. The grain is massive and not in a pleasant way, and the tonality is simply awful. It has zero contrast, and not in a smooth and sophisticated way, it's simply flat beyond salvation with no tonal intricacies. It is so bad that it's almost unprintable, I've literally seen people's confidence shattered by this abomination of a stock in the darkroom because they can't get any sense of a tonal range on their prints. Even veterans of the medium have trouble with it. Fomapan is far and away a better performing stock. Even if it has inconsistent QC (which I've not ran into anyways), it's better ... MoreI want to say that this is a good stock, I want to say that this is an affordable stock that you can rely on for your daily shooting and produce likeable images, but it simply isn't. The grain is massive and not in a pleasant way, and the tonality is simply awful. It has zero contrast, and not in a smooth and sophisticated way, it's simply flat beyond salvation with no tonal intricacies. It is so bad that it's almost unprintable, I've literally seen people's confidence shattered by this abomination of a stock in the darkroom because they can't get any sense of a tonal range on their prints. Even veterans of the medium have trouble with it. Fomapan is far and away a better performing stock. Even if it has inconsistent QC (which I've not ran into anyways), it's better than this consistent pile of garbage.
I've been shooting Kentmere 400 for around 18 months now as my standard go to film. I absolutely love it, especially taking into account the price compared to other black and whhite film stocks.The photographs of the car that I have attached were both shot at box speed (400 ISO), and the side profile one is probably one of my favourite shots that I have taken on 35mm. However, nowadays I tend to push the film to 800 ISO which I personally think looks a little better, and adds a little more depth and contrast (see the other three pictures).I have also noticed that around direct light you do get a little bit of halation, which I personally like (see picture of building).Definately buy a roll or two and give it a try :)
This film is made by Ilford and is a great low-cost all-rounder for beginners (like me!) 400 ISO means it handles low-light situations very well and seems to be very forgiving with good latitude. Meaning that beginners (like me!) are more likely to get good results. To be honest I found that I preferred photos taken in slightly flat lighting, rather than very high-contrast scenes, but that's probably subjective. Overall, an excellent budget option. Recommended!
One of the key selling points of the Kentmere films is price. They're made by Harman, the same folk who manufacture the famous Ilford films, so quality control is not a worry. The Kentmere films are slightly less "sophisticated" than Ilford films, have a little more grain and don't like being pushed as much. Ergo I'd say this can be shot at 200-800ISO with the correct processing.A great beginners film as it is forgiving and cheap, with box speed similar to the native ISO of a lot of digital cameras and phones so it's not too far from what newbies will be used to. But also worthwhile for experienced photographers on a budget because there's absolutely nothing second class about this film. Good for street photography and most subjects. Perhaps not best for very low ... MoreOne of the key selling points of the Kentmere films is price. They're made by Harman, the same folk who manufacture the famous Ilford films, so quality control is not a worry. The Kentmere films are slightly less "sophisticated" than Ilford films, have a little more grain and don't like being pushed as much. Ergo I'd say this can be shot at 200-800ISO with the correct processing.A great beginners film as it is forgiving and cheap, with box speed similar to the native ISO of a lot of digital cameras and phones so it's not too far from what newbies will be used to. But also worthwhile for experienced photographers on a budget because there's absolutely nothing second class about this film. Good for street photography and most subjects. Perhaps not best for very low light or very bright sunlit scenes. Has good tonal range for portraits.Sample shots taken on a recent trip to the USA with a Yashica Lynx 1000.
I am using Kentmere 400 35mm blck and white fillum for the Frugal Film project 2024. The idea being buy a cheap camera for less than £75/$75 and use film sourced locally and as cheaply as you can. Well aren't I the lucky chap! Mobberley is around 30 miles from my home so that counts as local. As for price? Kentmere is the cheapest 35mm black and white film available from Analogue Wonderland and you can't go wrong with it. Beginners can pick a sunny day, load a roll of Kentmere 400 into a camera with Aperture priority, go for a walk and have fun. Simples! It's the kind of film that can put a smile on anyone's face regardless of their film photography experience. Give it a try.
I came back to this film as a good value option for getting back into the darkroomI found the results are pretty good - the grain isn't excessively large for my own taste, and I like the flexibility the faster speed gives me compared to the 100 ISO. It doesn't give great contrast but that could conceivably be addressed by a bit of technique workSample image is a phone photo of the first print I made, 100% of the processing done by me so don't blame the film or the good folks at Analogue Wonderland!
Due to the constant increase of film prices (I still remember when you could pick an Ilford film for £5) I started to use Kentmere films. I tend to use the 400 version a bit more because of its flexibility.Never had a quality’s issue with them (I cannot say the same for Fomapan), they develop (with 510 Pyro) and scan perfectly well.People say that grain is heavier compared to other 400 ASA film but it hasn’t been the case for me. As long as you expose and develop it correctly results are always good.It’s a bit on the medium contrast side if shoot at 400 ASA and developed accordingly but it’s a plus for me. I have a nice, flat negative that I can edit as I like in post.
I used this film on my first attempt at film photography, whilst knowing NOTHING about photography and exposure, aperture and shutter speed values. There was an issue with my lens that caused my camera to short when using correct exposure. I figured out that I had to set my framing and then under(?) expose my image for it to fire. Saying that, the images turned out so much better than I thought they would. This shows how forgiving it is. Great value for money, especially for a beginner like me who was extremely worried about wasting money on film that could have been ruined by my camera. In will definately be purchasing this film again and seeing what it is capable of under more desirable conditions
Great film stock, great price! Film can be so expensive so it's nice to find such a good film stock at such an affordable price. I thoroughly enjoyed the results I got from Kentmere - this was my first ever roll of film and I'm so happy with the shots I got! I'll definitely be buying more of this in the future as I've totally fallen in love with black & white photography thanks to this.I'm personally a fan of the grainy aesthetic, so the amount of grain I got in these shots really made me happy.
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