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Review Summary
2024-04-02T05:21:10
Inexpensive but really dynamic with enough development time. I use D76.
Heinz A.
2023-08-08T18:50:45
Perfectly fine as a less expensive alternative to Tri-x. Will likely order it again.
STUART W.
2023-07-20T20:04:26
very good film. grid a little bit coarse.
Tom C.
2023-05-02T14:09:18
Great film for an even better price !!
Kaely W.
2023-04-25T18:53:51
It's good film. If you want less grain, or more grain, or more contrast, or less contrast (blah blah Youtube video blah blah stuff with fake scratches and fake tape stretching hipster nonsense) is completely up to the photographer: you can make choices in developer TYPE, development TIME, the use of red/orange/yellow FILTERS, the choice of lens, the choice of metering (you know----ZONE), the choice of subjects (you know, the Sun is bright and it's really dark at night when the moon isn't out) and it's completely up to the USER what you get out of any film stock. The fact that this stuff is available and affordable is ENOUGH to recommend it. If you don't like your results, learn your craft better! Seriously, just ask people "how do I make this film look flat, or high contrast, or grainy, or smooth".
Phillip H.
2023-03-27T23:25:23
I really like this film contrasts are fantastic develop the Kenmore 400 with d76 homemade 1+1
Russ J.
2022-12-27T18:33:10
Came pretty quickly and it looks great!
ASHLEY D.
2022-12-25T16:47:40
Great product, but I have to wait to much for it but it works great
Esteban/UCL A.
2022-12-25T08:35:09
Does the job. Shipping took a while w little communication however.
AUDRY A.
2022-07-29T10:13:49
Great film for a beginner! Affordable, especially if developing yourself.
DYLAN H.
2022-06-08T08:27:48
Pretty great!
SADIE S.
2022-03-30T08:28:18
Definitely my go-to BW 35mm film. Not only is it cheap, it develops perfectly and stays flat.
JOSHUA W.
2022-03-24T08:23:26
Love this film. Good quality, and the price is right.
Michael K.
2022-03-17T08:45:08
10/10 highly recommend
ISABELLA C.
2022-02-16T07:29:42
A good consumer film, I'm using it to test cameras. At this price you cant go wrong.
aldric t.
2022-02-14T07:15:25
Low contrast in a way that makes it easy to edit. Great and inexpensive film
Dan N.
2021-12-13T03:30:31
I prefer bulk loading to save on some cost of shooting, and Kentmere is one of the best budget friendly bnw film stocks around. I shoot and process mine at 1600 and it holds up perfectly, giving great grain, tone, and has a nice flat negative (both in contrast, and in actual shape of the negative when the film dries) that allows for much room within either lightroom edits when scanned, or darkroom manipulation when printing. I highly recommend Kentmere 400 for anyone who is used to perhaps HP5 but is looking for a more cost effective alternative. A very capable and versatile film stock, with reliable results.
NICK M.
2021-11-25T14:47:48
Great film excellent price
DARYL W.
2021-09-13T14:38:43
I want to try this film as every other brand is either extinct or expired. I'm hoping that film makes a comeback. I'm tired of seeing expensive cameras with "film-settings." You know what looks exactly like film? FILM!
Emmett G.
2021-07-20T12:45:12
Best film ever.
PATRICIA D.
2021-07-15T11:10:28
I enjoy this film. Not just a budget film for students. This is a pretty flexible B&W film. I home develop and I find I can make this film fit my goals by varying the choice in developer, time, or agitation. Great having it in available in 100ft lengths so I can spool custom length rolls. Would recommend this to the experienced or novice photographer.
PETER S.
2021-05-14T12:54:47
Good quality budget film. I bought the bulk roll, so it does not look like the picture in the listing!
Lucius C.
2020-07-27T17:12:56
It's a pretty uninteresting film stock if you're not planning to edit. However, the flatness of the film does afford you tons of postprocessing options. Great buy if you scan and edit your pics!
STANLEY L.
2020-06-13T08:01:27
Nice but not exceptional 400 speed film, not as charismatic as the 100 IMO.
DAVID W.
2020-03-04T12:20:08
My 4-star rating is relative to Kentmere 400’s status as a budget B&W film—one of the cheapest you can find. Its grain structure and contrast are adequate for most applications; it’s mid-range tonal pickup is better than that. It lacks the sharpness and higher contrast of Ilford’s HP-5+ and Kodak’s Tri-X, but is an ideal economical choice for “fun stuff” and utilitarian applications. I refurbish cameras and it’s my go-to choice now for film testing cameras after light seal replacements, etc. Why pay $2+ more?
Christopher S.
2019-11-14T15:27:46
Price is right. The quality is good.
john y.
2019-05-11T08:30:45
A slightly cheaper film but amazing quality for the price. Slightly long developing times to get used to but overall I’ll add this to my collection of favorites films to use.
MADISON R.
2019-04-16T15:32:29
Love this film, especially for the price point. It also pushes 2 stops really well and I use it for concert photography if i don't have a flash/don't want to deal with it. Sure, there are more expensive films that might be nicer, but this is an old standby of mine. Highly recommend. Actually, don't tell anyone it's great so the price stay so reasonable!
Mitch E.
2019-03-08T10:05:42
Good black and white film. Decent grain and contrast. Haven't tried pushing past box speed but I've heard others have a had luck.
Matthew H.
2019-02-05T16:52:05
Great film and in new packaging. As fresh as it gets! I prefer this bw film to many others that are more expensive.
ANDY P.
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By JOHN K.
I've been using Kentmere's 400 speed film for at least six years and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. I need something that can be pushed to 1600 and this film does it admirably. The cost of the bulk film, compared to the other brands, is attractive as well. Highly recommended..
It's a blank canvas
By Phillip H.
It's good film. If you want less grain, or more grain, or more contrast, or less contrast (blah blah Youtube video blah blah stuff with fake scratches and fake tape stretching hipster nonsense) is completely up to the photographer: you can make choices in developer TYPE, development TIME, the use of red/orange/yellow FILTERS, the choice of lens, the choice of metering (you know----ZONE), the choice of subjects (you know, the Sun is bright and it's really dark at night when the moon isn't ou...
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Where professional quality and versatility meet, the Kentmere 400 Black and White Negative Film stands out. This high-quality, 35mm, 100' roll film is a fast, fine-grain black and white film, perfect for a broad spectrum of photography genres, including pictorial, fine art, fashion, and even reportage photography.
Engineered by the reputable Kentmere brand, this film is known for its exceptional sharpness and minimal grain, akin to the results expected from a conventional medium-speed black and white film. The Kentmere 400's superior image quality makes it a viable choice for scenarios typically reserved for medium-speed films.
With an EI 400/27 speed rating, this film allows for the use of higher shutter speeds or greater depth of field, while still delivering similar quality results. This fast speed ensures excellent results even in low lighting conditions, making it a versatile choice for photographers.
The Kentmere 400 is more than just an ISO 400/27 Degree film. Its exposure latitude enables high-quality results over a wide exposure range, from EI 200/24 to EI 1600/33. This film is compatible with all major processing systems and can be processed in all popular developers, adding to its versatility.
Thanks to its revolutionary core shell emulsion technology, the Kentmere 400 offers a level of sharpness and freedom from grain that belies its light-grabbing ISO 400 speed. This technology shift is most noticeable in shadow rendition, where thin areas of the negative are slightly denser and hold detail much better.
The Kentmere 400 also boasts a wide exposure latitude and a tonal range that matches easily on both graded and variable contrast printing papers. For creative photographers, the combination of speed and precision this film offers is liberating. Handheld portraits in available light yield smooth skin tones and tack-sharp detail, while reportage photography is free from gritty, conspicuous grain.
For studio photographers, the film's high speed allows for smaller apertures, shorter exposures, and lower lighting requirements, without sacrificing quality. The Kentmere 400 also excels in the darkroom, pushing well and delivering its superb performance in the widest range of developers. This durable and affordable film is a testament to Kentmere's commitment to providing professional-grade photography equipment.