Ilford

Ilford XP2 Super 400

ISO 400 N&B medium all levels

~11–13 €

A B&W film in every visual sense: it produces black-and-white images, but is developed using standard C-41 color chemistry. Extremely fine chromogenic grain, remarkable tonal range, and exceptional exposure latitude (ISO 50 to 800 with no compensation needed). Particularly useful for labs that only process C-41.

Atouts

+ Standard C-41 development (available everywhere)

+ Very fine, even chromogenic grain

+ Extraordinary exposure latitude (ISO 50–800)

+ Ideal if there's no B&W lab nearby

Limites

− Less of an 'analog' look than classic B&W films

− Softer, less expressive grain

− Scans sometimes look too close to digital

Ilford XP2 Super is the descendant of the XP1, launched in 1980 as the world's first chromogenic black-and-white film. By using organic dyes instead of metallic silver to form the image, it allows for standard C-41 development — an innovation that revolutionized access to B&W photography for photographers without a specialized lab.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

medium

Contraste

medium

Popularité

common

Format 120

Non disponible

Nombre de poses

36 poses

Base du film

Acetate

Sensibilité spectrale

Panchromatic

Conservation

refrigeration recommended

Péremption typique

2–5 years depending on storage

Développement maison

yes — easy (D-76, Rodinal, etc.)

Niveau recommandé

all levels

Process	N&B standard
Révélateurs	D-76 (1:1), Rodinal (1:25–1:50), HC-110 (dil. B), ID-11, Ilfosol 3, Microphen
Temps / température	20°C — Variable selon révélateur et ISO. Consulter Massive Dev Chart (digitaltruth.com)
Usage recommandé	portrait, street, landscape
Revendeurs France	Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland · Panajou