Ilford / Harman Technology (Royaume-Uni)

Ilford XP1 400

ISO 400 N&B ultra-fine all levels

expired stock

A chromogenic ISO 400 B&W film — the world's first C-41-developed B&W film, launched by Ilford in 1980. A revolutionary emulsion allowing B&W development at any color lab. Very fine grain for ISO 400. Replaced by the XP2 in 1991.

Atouts

+ The first C-41 B&W film in history

+ Very fine grain for ISO 400

+ Developable at any color lab

Limites

− Discontinued — expired stock only

− Very rare

The XP1 was the first chromogenic B&W film in history, a radical 1980 Ilford innovation. Its C-41-developable technology for a B&W film revolutionized photography — photographers no longer needed a specialized B&W lab.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

ultra-fine

Contraste

low

Latitude

+3/-1

Popularité

Rare

Format 120

Non disponible

Nombre de poses

36 poses

Base du film

Acetate

Sensibilité spectrale

Panchromatic

Conservation

refrigerator (older stock)

Péremption typique

expired film — past its date

Développement maison

yes — intermediate

Niveau recommandé

all levels

Process	C-41
Révélateurs	Kit C-41 standard uniquement
Temps / température	38°C — 3min30 standard C-41
Usage recommandé	portrait, street, landscape
Revendeurs France	Expired stock — eBay, secondhand markets