Black and White Film Ilford 1629017

Ilford HP5 Plus (MPN 1629017) is a high-speed black-and-white film rated at ISO 400 that delivers fine grain, sharp negatives and a wide exposure latitude. It is formulated for reliable performance across varied lighting conditions and responds well to push processing for higher effective film speeds.

Advantages

HP5 Plus produces sharp, high-resolution negatives with fine grain and medium contrast. The film retains good shadow detail and well-separated mid-tones even when pushed to higher effective speeds. Its wide exposure latitude makes it adaptable to changing light, while consistent results are achievable with common black-and-white developers such as Ilford MICROPHEN.

Suitable for

• Action and press photography
• General-purpose black-and-white photography
• Low-light and indoor shooting when push-processed
• Film photographers who require wide exposure latitude

Key specifications

• Brand: Ilford
• Model/MPN: 1629017 (HP5 Plus)
• Type: Black-and-white negative film
• Nominal sensitivity: ISO 400
• Push processing: Usable up to EI 3200/36 with appropriate developer (e.g., Ilford MICROPHEN)
• Characteristics: Medium contrast, fine grain, wide exposure latitude
• EAN: 019498629013

How to use

Load the film into a compatible 35mm camera and expose at the nominal ISO 400 for balanced results. For low-light situations, expose and process at higher effective speeds (push processing) — users commonly rate the film to EI 3200/36 when developing with Ilford MICROPHEN or similar developers, adjusting development time accordingly. Process the exposed film following standard black-and-white development procedures, then scan or print the negatives as desired.

Usage recommendations

For best results, meter and expose according to scene contrast, and test push-processing times for your chosen developer. Use Ilford-recommended development charts for MICROPHEN when attempting EI 3200 to preserve shadow detail and grain quality.