Black and White Film Ilford 1839649

Ilford 1839649 (XP2 Super) is a high-speed ISO 400 black-and-white film designed to be processed in standard C41 colour chemistry. It delivers fine grain, sharp details and strong highlight definition while offering a very wide exposure latitude, making it easy to shoot in varied lighting conditions. XP2 Super produces high-contrast negatives suitable for many photographic applications and is compatible with colour negative processing labs.

Advantages

XP2 Super combines the convenience of C41 processing with the look of black-and-white film: high sensitivity (ISO 400) for low-light and fast action, fine grain for clear detail, well defined highlights and an unusually wide exposure latitude that retains detail across a broad range of exposures. The film is straightforward to process alongside colour negatives.

Suitable for

• Street and documentary photography
• Portraits with varied lighting
• Outdoor and indoor shooting in mixed light
• Situations requiring fast film and high contrast

Key specifications

• Brand: Ilford
• Model / MPN: 1839649 (XP2 Super)
• Type: Black-and-white negative film
• ISO: 400 (high speed)
• Process: C41 colour negative processing
• Grain: Fine

How to use

Load the Ilford XP2 Super film into any compatible 35mm camera and expose at ISO 400 or bracket exposures to take advantage of its wide latitude. After shooting, send the roll for standard C41 colour negative processing at a lab or process it yourself with C41 chemistry. Once developed, negatives can be scanned or printed in the usual black-and-white workflow.

Usage recommendations

For best results, expose at ISO 400 and avoid push-processing beyond manufacturer guidance. When scanning, adjust contrast to taste to preserve highlight detail; XP2 Super’s wide exposure latitude tolerates varied exposures, useful in mixed lighting or fast-moving scenes.