Ilford Black & White Film
The classic choice for photographers who craft with light.
Discover the timeless quality and control of Ilford Black and White Film. Favoured by artists and professionals for its exceptional tonal range, fine grain, and archival permanence, Ilford films give you the tools to create images with depth, emotion, and enduring physical beauty.
Browse All Ilford Black & White Film
Core Product Attributes
Ilford's range offers distinct characteristics to match your creative vision and shooting conditions.
Classic Panchromatic Films
The foundation of B&W photography, sensitive to all colours of light for a natural tonal translation (e.g., HP5 PLUS, FP4 PLUS).
Infrared & Specialty Films
For experimental and artistic effects beyond standard photography.
Exceptional Tonal Range
Renowned for capturing detailed highlights and deep, rich shadows.
Archival Quality
Designed to create negatives that last for generations when stored correctly.
Wide Developer Compatibility
Performs superbly with a vast range of common developers for customized results.
Key Product Specifications
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ilford Photo |
| Film Type | Black & White Negative Film |
| Process | Standard B&W development (C41 processing is for specific chromogenic films only) |
| Base Material | Acetate or Polyester (depends on specific film) |
| Key Characteristics | Fine Grain, Wide Exposure Latitude, High Sharpness |
Explore Popular Ilford Film Stocks
- Format: 35mm, 120 Medium Format
- Best For: Incredibly versatile all-rounder; perfect for handheld shooting in varied light, with famous exposure latitude that forgives over/under exposure.
- Format: 35mm, 120 Medium Format
- Best For: Studio, landscape, and portrait work where fine grain and high sharpness are paramount. Requires good light or a tripod.
- Format: 35mm, 120 Medium Format
- Best For: Ultra-low light situations, atmospheric night photography, and intentional high-grain artistic effects.
- ISO Note: With high push/pull capability.
- Format: 35mm, 120 Medium Format
- Best For: Convenience without compromise. This chromogenic film uses standard C41 colour chemistry (available at most labs) but yields a monochrome image.
Your Guide to Choosing the Right Film
Select the film that best fits your artistic style and shooting conditions.
Choose Your Format
Select between versatile 35mm canisters (for standard SLR/rangefinder cameras) or higher-resolution 120 medium format rolls.
Match ISO to Your Light
Use lower ISO (100–125) for bright or controlled light; higher ISO (400–3200) for low-light situations or capturing fast action.
Consider Your Look
Decide between the classic grain of HP5, the fine detail of FP4, or the high-speed drama of Delta 3200 to match your artistic style.
Select Your Process
Choose traditional B&W development (HP5, FP4, Delta) for full control, or the lab-friendly C41 process (XP2 SUPER) for convenience.
Why Choose Ilford?
Heritage & Trust
A legacy brand with over 140 years of dedicated B&W manufacturing expertise.
Creative Control
From exposure to development, Ilford film gives you ownership over every stage of the image-making process.
Tangible Artifacts
Create physical negatives and prints that are archival artworks in themselves.
