Black and White Film Ilford 1574577 36 Shots

Ilford HP5 Plus (36 exposures, MPN 1574577) is a high-speed black-and-white film rated ISO 400 that delivers fine grain and sharp negatives across varied lighting conditions. It is a medium-contrast film developed for general-purpose, action and press photography, offering wide exposure latitude and stable results when push-processed.

Advantages

HP5 Plus provides consistent sharpness and fine grain at ISO 400, with good performance in mixed lighting and a wide exposure latitude. The emulsion responds well to push processing, allowing effective use at higher film speeds (up to EI 3200/36 with appropriate developer) while retaining shadow detail, distinct mid-tones and controlled grain structure.

Suitable for

• Action and sports photography
• Press and documentary work
• General-purpose black-and-white photography
• Low-light and available-light shooting when pushed

Key specifications

• Brand: Ilford
• Model / MPN: 1574577
• Format: 35 mm (36 exposures)
• ISO: 400 (nominal)
• Contrast: Medium
• Recommended push speed: Up to EI 3200/36 with Ilford Microphen developer

How to use

Load the 35 mm film into your camera following the manufacturer’s instructions. Meter and expose for ISO 400 as a starting point; when pushing, set the camera to the intended EI (for example EI 800, 1600 or 3200) and note that development times must be adjusted. Process the film in black-and-white chemistry; Ilford Microphen is recommended when pushing to higher EIs to maintain shadow detail and mid-tone separation.

Usage recommendations

For best results in standard development, expose at ISO 400 and use normal development. When push-processing (up to EI 3200/36), follow Ilford developer guidance—Microphen offers good grain control and tonal separation for pushed negatives. Store unused film refrigerated and allow it to reach room temperature before use.