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2025-07-15T06:47:19
Nice happy medium between high and low isos.
JESSAMYN B.
2024-12-17T03:24:22
Film arrived intact, though took way longer than expected to arrive. :)
STEFFAN S.
2024-12-05T22:25:40
Checkout, shipping, and packaging were all excellent. Product looks great!!
MARTHA B.
2024-11-25T09:10:09
Film stock. First black and white stock but solid all around.
HUGH F.
2024-10-30T08:08:28
I enjoyed the consistency and flexibility of this film, especially when developed in Rodinal 1+50. I have tried boutique or small company films, but have had inconsistent results that won't do for assignment work or special family events. I keep coming back to this film, since it has never failed me.
Joseph T.
2024-10-22T08:06:20
I love hp5. The package arrived earlier than expected.
MATTHEW G.
2024-09-19T20:00:00
Nice for documentary photos
Neil
2024-07-23T11:34:26
I shoot more Ilford HP5 than anything else. It's just a consistently great film.
RICHARD M.
2024-06-04T08:07:23
Perfect film, looks great. Haven't developed it yet, but have been burning through the rolls I bought!
BENJAMIN D.
2024-04-30T08:05:09
This is great film at a fair price. Unfortunately I made a huge order to stock up and then it got stolen off my porch. To their credit, adorama worked with me and stayed on top of UPS to get me a refund. Frustrating experience but Adorama handled it well and I would order from them again.
BENJAMIN M.
2024-04-15T07:01:19
The high ISO of Ilford HP5 offsets the handicap of slower medium format lenses, yet its tonal range is wide and its grain is well controlled.
David S.
2024-03-19T12:53:24
Great film stock. good contrast and fine grain.
HENRIQUE R.
2024-02-18T15:50:34
Great black and white film stock, made better by great price and quick shipping.
TRACY T.
2023-09-18T09:44:57
Great stuff!
Alex I.
2023-06-19T22:26:03
HP5 is one the best black and white film stocks. It's THE standard. Adorama doing a great job with the packaging, as always.
JESSE D.
2023-06-09T18:42:59
From my perspective of a novice in film photography, Ilford HP5+ is an ideal b&w film. The exposure latitude is forgiving. The 400 ISO is versatile for a lot of lighting situations. Probably most importantly, it's pretty affordable. I feel comfortable experimenting a bit without being as worried as I would about wasting a roll of $18 film.
WILLIAM L.
2023-01-24T19:00:00
Moment is my go to film seller. They have exeptional delivery service and very efficient with their work. I love Moment!!
Kathreen
2023-01-11T07:23:14
Came in a timely manor and in good condition
WILLIAMS Y.
2022-12-26T03:54:49
Excellent black and white 35mm film option. I have used it for years and it always looks great.
Lars C.
2022-12-13T11:10:16
My purchase was never delivered, I'm sure it would have been great tho
CALEB P.
2022-12-13T02:11:29
Good value for money
Charles D.
2022-12-11T19:00:00
Robbie Jeffers turned me on to it a few years ago and I haven't looked back.
charlie
2022-12-11T19:00:00
Robbie Jeffers turned me on to it a few years ago and I haven't looked back.
Charlie
2022-11-27T09:06:29
A classic film stock at an excellent price. Fast shipping too!
RENATO G.
2022-10-05T16:07:34
A great film, happy to have find it in a 10 items pack. Price.correct. Quick delivered. Thank you.
Sabine C.
2022-09-30T18:10:38
What can you say about HP5?it?s my go-to BW film stock and the only one I buy bricks of these days. Beautiful tonality and flexible for whatever your style. Best all-arounder. And of course Adorama FTW.
EVERARD C.
2022-09-11T12:58:30
HP5 is flexible with low grain and looks great with the Matt Day special- metered at 800 and pushed +2 in processing. Versatile, reliable, and virtually fool proof.
MICHAEL M.
2022-08-19T11:30:05
beautiful film! I would suggest y'all start packaging it in metal canisters though, the entire roll is just inside an unsealed black bag inside of the box it comes in so it doesn't feel as well protected from the light as bulk rolls in metal canisters come! thanks though!
KIARA O.
2022-08-05T09:03:18
I love this stuff!
Tom B.
2022-08-02T08:44:51
This is my go to film for general photography. It has great latitude and a consistent look. I have pushed it to 3200 with great results although I typically shoot it at box speed.
GARY G.
Most versatile film
By Sharon K.
Ilford's HP5+ is one of the best films on the market today. Versatility is a word that describes it well. It can be used for fine art photography, street photography, low light, and any number of other situations. With the correct developer you can achive ISO speeds up to 3200! I would not advise this film if you are looking for fine grain.
I really love the look of HP5
By Stephen A.
I've always heard Tri-X is the best black and white film, but to be perfectly frank, I really love the look of HP5. It's not as contrasty, so if high contrast is what you want, perhaps it's better to stick to the classic; but what I do notice is that there is a lot more tonal range in this film, and that it pushes very well. Shooting at speed renders clean images, articulate, detailed, not particularly grainy; pushed to 800 and the grain becomes more apparent but not in an unflattering way.
From the esteemed halls of traditional photography, the Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Film emerges as a top-tier choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. This high-quality, ISO 400 film is renowned for its remarkable versatility, making it an ideal selection for a wide array of photographic scenarios, including action shots, available light photography, and general-purpose use.
Crafted to deliver optimal results across diverse lighting conditions, the HP5 Plus thrives when processed with a broad spectrum of developers. Its intrinsic design features a fine grain structure that contributes to excellent edge contrast and sharpness, ensuring that each captured image is imbued with superior quality. The resulting prints boast outstanding brightness and a full tonal range, allowing photographers to express their vision with clarity and nuance.
However, the capabilities of the HP5 Plus extend beyond its standard ISO 400/27° rating. By employing extended development techniques with developers such as ILFORD ILFOTEC HC and ILFORD MICROPHEN, photographers can push the film's sensitivity up to an effective EI 3200/36. This adaptability makes the HP5 Plus an exceptional film choice for challenging conditions, where low lighting or fast-moving subjects require heightened emulsion sensitivity.
Compatibility with all current processing systems is another hallmark of the HP5 Plus, accommodating standard short fixing and washing times without necessitating any alterations to conventional processing methods. Its robust nature ensures that it consistently produces excellent results, even when processing conditions are less than ideal.
For those using automatic 35mm cameras, the HP5 Plus 35mm film comes in DX Coded cassettes, automatically setting the film speed to ISO 400/27°. The cassettes themselves are designed for durability, with firmly affixed end caps that withstand rough handling, and a tangential style that, coupled with the film's low friction characteristics, facilitates smooth film advance, conserving camera battery life.
Lastly, the HP5 Plus is user-friendly in its presentation. The base tint of the film allows for straightforward print contrast assessment on a lightbox, and the film is clearly marked with bold frame numbering for full frames and letters for half frames, simplifying negative identification.
In summary, the Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Film is a reliable, professional-grade choice for photographers seeking a durable, high-performance film that excels in a multitude of photographic conditions. Its reputation for quality and versatility is well-earned, as evidenced by the glowing endorsements from users who have made it their go-to film for capturing the world in striking monochrome.