Ilford HP-5 Plus 400 Fast B/W Film, 4 x 5in, 25 Sheets

How does one capture the essence of a moment in stunning detail and clarity? The HP-5 Plus 400 Fast Black and White Professional Film is the answer for photographers who demand high-quality, reliable results in their black and white photography. This professional-grade film is renowned for its versatility, offering exceptional performance in a variety of lighting conditions, making it ideal for action shots, available light scenarios, and general-purpose photography.Crafted to deliver optimum results across a broad spectrum of lighting environments, the HP-5 Plus 400 film is meticulously designed to work harmoniously with a wide range of developers. Rated at ISO 400/27½ for daylight exposure, this film boasts a fine grain structure that ensures good edge contrast and sharpness, characteristics that are pivotal in achieving images with excellent quality. The resulting prints are distinguished by their outstanding brightness and a full tonal range, capturing every nuance of light and shadow.Beyond its standard ISO 400/27½ rating, the HP-5 Plus 400 film exhibits remarkable flexibility. When paired with specific developers, such as ILFORD ILFOTEC HC and ILFORD MICROPHEN, photographers can push the film's capabilities, enabling meter settings up to EI 3200/36. This adaptability makes the HP-5 Plus 400 the quintessential film for challenging photographic conditions, where poor lighting and dynamic subjects require the highest emulsion sensitivity.Compatibility is key, and the HP-5 Plus 400 film is designed to integrate seamlessly with all current processing systems, including those that favor standard short fixing and washing times. There's no need for photographers to adjust their standard processing techniques when using this film, simplifying the transition to or from other ISO 400/27½ films.Durability and ease of use are also hallmarks of the HP-5 Plus 400 film. It is robust during processing, consistently delivering excellent results, even under less-than-ideal conditions. The 35mm film version comes in DX Coded cassettes, ensuring automatic setting of the film speed on compatible 35mm cameras. These cassettes are built to withstand rough handling, with end caps securely affixed to the body to prevent dislodgement.The film's low friction characteristics and the tangential style cassette design facilitate smooth film advance, conserving camera battery life. Additionally, the base tint of the HP-5 Plus 400 film allows for straightforward print contrast assessment on a lightbox. For easy negative identification, the film includes bold frame numbering for whole frames and letters for half frame numbering.In summary, the HP-5 Plus 400 Fast Black and White Professional Film in the 4x5"-25 Sheets format is a testament to Ilford's commitment to quality and innovation in the realm of photography. It is the go-to choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike who seek to produce high-quality, sharp, and contrast-rich black and white images with a film that is as reliable and durable as it is versatile.