Ilford

Ilford SFX 200

ISO 200 N&B fine intermediate

~10–12 €

A B&W film with extended near-infrared sensitivity (up to 740nm). Without a filter, it behaves like a standard, slightly contrasty B&W film. With a deep red or infrared filter, it produces the characteristic near-infrared effect: dramatic black skies, white foliage, glowing skin.

Atouts

+ Infrared effect without special development

+ Extraordinarily dramatic skies and clouds

+ Usable without a filter as a standard B&W film

+ Reasonable price

Limites

− A filter is required for the infrared effect (3 to 5 stops of light loss)

− A tripod is often needed with the filter

− Results vary widely with lighting

SFX 200 was discontinued in 2003, then relaunched by Harman Technology in 2007 after numerous requests from the film community. Its sensitivity extends to 740nm — beyond human visibility (700nm) — which gives it that near-infrared look with the right filters.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

fine

Contraste

medium

Popularité

common

Format 120

Non disponible

Nombre de poses

36 poses

Base du film

Polyester

Sensibilité spectrale

Superpanchromatique infrarouge (IR)

Conservation

refrigeration recommended

Péremption typique

2–5 years depending on storage

Développement maison

yes — easy (D-76, Rodinal, etc.)

Niveau recommandé

intermediate

Process	N&B standard (chargement en obscurité totale recommandé)
Révélateurs	Rodinal (1:50–1:100), D-76 (1:1), HC-110 (dil. B), DD-X
Temps / température	20°C — Rodinal 1:100 stand dev : 60min sans agitation · D-76 1:1 : +20% temps standard
Usage recommandé	portrait, street, landscape
Revendeurs France	Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland · Panajou