Favourite Ilford Film?

[duncanp]

title says all,

ilford delta proffessional for me

[Torus34]

Pan F in both 35mm and 120 roll.

[santino]

def. Hp5+ but I don't shoot Ilford anymore, Kodak all the way baby :D

[raven4ns]

Ilford XP2 super is my favorite. I can get 1 hour processing because it is a chromogenic and I can shoot from ISO100 up to ISO1600 on the same film. It has a very tight grain pattern and scans beautifully.

[srobb]

Well, I have only used Delta100 Pro so far. Looks like I might be trying the XP2 soon though. :wink:

[santino]

I've got one question, can I make prints on "real" b&w paper from chromogenic film like bw400cn ?

[ksmattfish]

I've got one question, can I make prints on "real" b&w paper from chromogenic film like bw400cn ?

Sure. You could stick a color neg in the enlarger and make a "real" BW print.

I like FP4 and HP5, particularly when you could get it relabled as Arista Pro for half price. But they don't sell that since Ilford's financial troubles. When my stock of Arista Pro film runs out, I'll probably go to Tri-X as my choice for ISO 400. I like how it works with Diafine better than HP5. As far as a slower film I'm thinking about Tmax 100, but if that doesn't work out I may stick with FP4.

[santino]

Sure. You could stick a color neg in the enlarger and make a "real" BW print.


I know, but is going to work (I mean the "orange" layer of chromogenic film could work as some kind of filter, doesn't it?).

[ksmattfish]

I know, but is going to work (I mean the "orange" layer of chromogenic film could work as some kind of filter, doesn't it?).

That can be problematic with multi-graded paper, but it can still be done. They used to sell some C-41 BW with a clear film base for printing in the BW darkroom. I'm not sure what the brands were. I thought XP2 had the clear base? Checkout the Kodak or Ilford website; I'm sure they would mention it there.

[santino]

I haven't ever used the Ilford stuff, only the Kodak one but didn't ever try to print. good hint, just have to look at Kodak's site :)

[Jeff Canes]

I know, but is going to work (I mean the "orange" layer of chromogenic film could work as some kind of filter, doesn't it?).

From what I have read & experiences Ilford XP2 don’t have the "orange" layer and is intend to be printed on B&W paper, the Kodak has the "orange" layer for printing on color paper.

As for printing chromogenic films on B&W papers I think you need an adjustable color head or filters.

[santino]

I'm pretty sure that it will work with my fomabrom paper and documol developer, I'll see. thanks

[ksmattfish]

In my Color Photography class one of the assignments was to print a color neg on color paper and on BW paper. Getting the contrast up was tricky, and exposure times were longer, but it was definately doable. When I was 100% film I occasionally used to get people asking me to do it for their wedding pics. They wanted hand printed gelatin silver prints, but prefered a shot I made with color film. Usually I wasn't thrilled with the results, but they liked them. Eventually I did switch my policy to gelatin silver prints only available from BW film.

[Luke_H]

I like Ilford film just fine, but since Kodak film is cheaper, I use it. I could go either way on the whole range and still be satisfied. I do prefer Tri-X to HP5+ though.

And the Arista 50 outdated from Freestyle for 12 bucks is PanF+. So cheap wins my heart.. We'll Say PanF+ since it's the cheapest Ilford film I have.

Ilford is easier to wash the purple antihalation dye out of than Kodak. I also like some of their chemicals, like the rapid fix compared to anything Kodak makes.

Mostly it's hard to say what Ilford film I like best, because it varies by what I'm taking photos of.

[essjayyell]

I like fp4 125. It's what I've used the most when developing my own and printing in the darkroom and I've always been happy with the results.

[santino]

the results of that thread are surprising, I was sure everybody would say Hp5+ :D but thats kinda cool, well, different :D :)

[Alpha]

PanF 120 has got to be the best film that ilford makes. I think Delta is actually rather boring (I think the tonal range is a little narrow). HP5 is really nice, but only if you like the grain.

[Lol999]

Ilford XP2 Super. I just can't justify moving to conventional black and white when I can get it processed at my local supermarket for peanuts. It has a fine grain and gives nice sharp prints. Also no orange layer to be seen.

Cheers, Lol

[fightheheathens]

Ilford PanF + 50
and Ilford Delta Pro 3200....
odd how they are at the far ends of the film range....