Ilford XP2 Super 400 135/24 - Reviews
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22.4.2014
I have a couple of old slr cameras that I bought new in the 1980's - a Praktica and a Minolta. I thought about selling them on ebay recently but the prices were so low that I decided to put a couple of rolls of film through them. I didn't have the developing tanks etc so I decided to try this C-41 process stuff - Ilford Xp-2. I sent them off to Ilford Labs to get the best possible processing, and I must say that I was stunned by the results - much better than the stuff I used to develop myself. I read quite a bit about the exposure index (personal iso) that this film is best at - in the end I stuck to iso 200, and it works perfectly - my photos are pin sharp and nicely exposed - plenty of detail and the right amount of contrast without intrusive grain.
2.5.2017
I tried this stuff once, loved it and bought a 10-pack. XP2 Super gives very nice contrast, lots of detail and a nice bit of grain. In a test I bet that you really couldn't tell it from traditional (silver based) black and white. It is super convenient that you can send it to any lab or even high-street photo stores (unfortunately I avoid the big name / supermarket ones because of the levels of expertise they now lack) because it is C-41 process (normally for colour photos). I've always sent my stuff to Photo Express in Hull and they do a wonderful job.It's actually quite easy to develop traditional B&W at home, but if you don't fancy taking the plunge with the chemicals (they aren't really nasty any more)
15.3.2016
The principal advantage of this film is that it is a black and white film which can be developed in C41 (colour negative) chemistry. This means that you can take it to a in-store minilab and have it developed, rather than having to develop it yourself or send it to a specialist lab.I've used the film in an old point and click compact, where it gives nice results. It was shot at 400ASA (the rated value - it's DX coded so the camera picks it up automatically). It seems a little less grainy and with not quite as much contrast as Ilford HP5 Plus at that speed. I haven't made any traditional prints from the film so I can't comment on that, however it scans nicely and allows use of infra-red dust removal on the scanner,
22.7.2020
I wanted to try this film as unexpected it uses a Colour process to develop it. I read another review before buying it and they said how good it is. I am pleased with the results as this film is a good price and during lockdown I learned how to develop colour film at home so used the same chemicals.Its not too difficult to do and it’s a nice quality film with good sharp images and tones and easy to change in Lightroom if you want. I tried HP5 but it is too grainy for me and prefer XP2.
30.4.2015
It's just easy, a regular in-store photolab can process it same day. The negs have a fine grain, you get the interesting pseudo-sepia first prints from the shop. It's just a very easy film to use. I occasionally find XP2 negs from the early 90s in my drawers, scan them, add a little more grain in SFX pro and they look magnificent.
13.9.2017
A very good film with fine grain. I have had great results with my Yashica Electro 35 GTN and Nikon F3.It is good for those like me who don't develop their own as it uses C-41 processing. Just drop it into your local one hour photo shop, (if you can still find one), and it's done along with the colour film.
9.2.2014
I would of given five stars for this product but when the package arrived, the small box that holds the film was open and therefore the film could have been tampered with. Other than that, a great choice of black and white film!
29.8.2016
Really superb. Deep blacks, good amount of grain and very wide lattitude. If you love black and white dilm i would highly reccomend.
3.2.2019
Bought this for my daughter to try in an old point and shoot 35mm camera just for fun. Excellent results - fasionably retro...
11.1.2019
i think its just my camera but pictures did over expose on the whole so perhaps set your camera for a different asa
12.5.2015
Excellent film for photographers who like the B & W look but do not have access to a darkroom.
9.9.2018
This film gives very vivid colours when slides are produced and is excellent value for money
24.9.2019
Thought I would have two wait 3 days for it to be developed nope 24 hours fab
20.4.2020
Great pictures just expensive :/// these cost £1.50-3 when I was younger ???
14.7.2017
Great price - prompt delivery - beautiful B&W photos