Black-and-white film Ilford XP2 SUPER — 36 exposures, 35mm roll

Ilford XP2 SUPER — black-and-white chromogenic 35mm film supplied as a 36-exposure roll. This ISO 400 film is designed for processing in standard C-41 chemistry and is compatible with common 35mm cameras and lab development services. XP2 SUPER delivers fine grain, high contrast and a broad tonal range, producing well-defined highlights and high-quality negatives suitable for portraiture, street and documentary photography.

Advantages

XP2 SUPER combines the convenience of colour C-41 processing with the look and tonal response of black-and-white film. The film's high speed (ISO 400) and wide exposure latitude make it adaptable to varied lighting conditions, from low light to bright scenes, while maintaining fine grain and sharpness. High contrast and defined highlights help preserve detail across a broad tonal range. Processing in standard C-41 chemistry simplifies lab work and allows use of typical colour film workflows and services.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography where tonal gradation and fine detail are important
• Street photography and documentary work with mixed lighting
• General-purpose 35mm shooting requiring a versatile ISO 400 film

Key specifications

• Format: 35mm roll, 36 exposures
• Film type: Chromogenic black-and-white negative film
• Recommended processing: Standard C-41 colour negative chemistry
• ISO sensitivity: 400
• Grain and sharpness: Fine grain with good sharpness and high contrast

How to use

Load the 36-exposure 35mm roll into any standard 35mm camera following the manufacturer's loading instructions. Expose the film at ISO 400; the film provides a wide exposure latitude so slight over- or under-exposure is generally well tolerated. After shooting, deliver the roll to a lab that processes C-41 colour negative films or develop using standard C-41 chemistry if performing home processing. Once developed, negatives can be scanned or printed using standard black-and-white or colour scanning workflows.

Usage recommendations

For consistent results, consult your lab about their C-41 workflow for chromogenic B&W film. When shooting mixed lighting or high-contrast scenes, bracket exposures to take advantage of the film's wide latitude. Use fine-grain scanning settings to retain detail and tonal separation.