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Kentmere 400 Black and White Negative Film, 35mm, 36 Exposure, 6010476

SKU: KE40036 MFR: 6010476
$7.99
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning monochrome images with Kentmere 400 black and white film.
  • Enjoy wide latitude and fine grain, perfect for various shooting conditions.
  • Achieve exceptional sharpness and tonality for professional-quality photos.
  • This 35mm black and white film is great for portraits and street photography.
  • Push your creative boundaries with Kentmere 400's excellent pushability.
  • Experience high contrast in your black and white photography with this film.
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Shopper : Does it take C41 processing?LEZOT CAMERA REPAIR D : No.JONATHAN D : I don't think so. I processed mine as I would any other B&W film. If memory serves, I used D-76 to develop the film then stop and fix of course. I hope this helps.DAVID R : NoANTHONY E : NoLEZOT CAMERA REPAIR D : This does not use C41 to process. For that you want a film like ilford XP2CHRISTY D : No, this film must be developed using black and white chemicals. I personally prefer Kodak D76.
Shopper : Can this be developed using D-76?margaret b : Yes about 11 mins for 1-1margaret b : YEs I doKarla H : I don't see why not. I used the kodax tmax when developing this film. It's what I use with all my b&w film. It is pretty grainy but for the price it's not bad. I've taken some beautiful shots with this film.WILLIAM S : yes , but i dont remember development times, its been a few years.CHRISTY D : Yes, works well with D76.JIM B : I haven't done any developing for a lot of years but, yes you can. You will just find a chart that will tell you the mixtures and development times.MARK N : I used D-76, 1 to 1 ratio with same time, temp as if it were Tri-x.DAVID R : yes. do an internet search for the "massive developing chart" for data regarding temps / times / dilution.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?DAVID F : CheepALBERT M : right price and previous experience using.ALEX P : This is my favorite budget film to try out new lenses with.JOHN M : Why not?ROLAND G : I've heard/read this is a good alternative for HP-5 so I thought I'dgive it a try.Jonathan R : My professor required this particular type of film..FRANCIS S : Good budget film I can develop to a normal contrast in D-11ALICE Z : for my granddaughter who is in a photography class.MELISSA H : cost darkroom beginnerANGELA V : Need for classAIMEE G : Required for my son's darkroom class.BOB G : I have heard good things about this film.MELISSA H : B&W darkroom studentLOUIS J : Good review and priceANDREW P : cost, along with positive reviewsETHAN J : good priceMAYANK V : good filmJORDAN K : It's the only affordable option.Christiaan P : A good film at a reasonable price, I would buy more if cheaper.DYLAN C : looked like a weird brand, just my tasteDUANE B : PriceCRYSTAL P : Gift for my son who loves B&W photography. Never tried this brand before.SONYA H : My daughter is a photographer and she used this film.STEVE M : Price and reviewsKASUMI H : I need itMARIA K : It was a gift and on her list!MICHELLE F : PriceMARALEE J : Quality & price. Bought for projectVICTORIA V : Affordable and it seems like a great film for a first-time film photographerELIOTT L : cheap and good filmPETER B : PriceTIMOTHY A : Its a decent film, good latitude, good tone, reasonably priced.ERIC G : College class, black and white photography. Was quite cheaper than other types of film.ALEXANDER M : low costVRISHAB C : cheap filmDYLAN H : It's cheapTAYLOR D : Was affordableMAYANK V : good cheap film from ILFORD ...Great for scanning!ADILENE S : Less moneyEMILY W : bought it because it was cheap and highly ratedSEAN M : I’m new to photography and a friend of mine with more experience recommended this brand, exposure, and color type for my first go at film photography. I chose Adorama because it has a great reputation and my father told me a story about working with you in the 90’s soJOHN M : Wanted to try B&W film. Never tried itSUZANNE W : Wanted to try the black and whiteCAROLYN M : Buying this for my students to use as it's a much more affordable choice than other brands. Haven't developed any yet so fingers crossed! but the price point is right and I've heard good things about it from others.DAVID W : Has good reviews.CARLOS C : recommended by my professor.BRITTNEY S : for schoolMARK L : I read reviews, found it is a good budget film - I’m just getting back into film photography so am being conservative with costsDAN N : Foma 400 went up in price, so this is close enoughJAFAR A : for my film classTHOMAS DEAN B : Tried Kentmere 100, and did not like how it performed in low light. This is supposed to do well in low light. Hence expected performance with a cost lower then most other films.KAYLEE L : Affordable.DANA B : PriceCARL L : I've seen photographers online posts using this film. Considering curiosity and price is why I chose this to sampleANITA R : it's a gift.john k : it sells wellMATTHEW M : Needed something fast (not on backorder) and cheap.RORY S : Idk I hope it's good thoSEAN H : comparing 400 speed bw films.SARAH S : Because the photography teacher said to :)KARLA G : Teacher recommended for Photography classEMMETT G : Saw a review online about this film and wanted to see for myself.Daniel C : Emergency film. I leave a roll in my car, my wife's car and our daughter's apartment. Just in case I forget to pack film.LEE W : to try a new filmAUBREY T : Needed it for collegeRICK R : Good reviewsMARK F : Big fan of Ilford films, thought I'd give the Kentmere a try before I bought a 100' roll. Great price!BRUCE P : good cheap filmGRAE F : Looked good for the photography class I am inEDWIN M : I like low light photography, and according to the reviews it performs well at higher speeds.NATHANIEL B : A cheap optionERIC H : Great price and fast delivery!RODOLFO R : I wanted to try a new film and the price was according to my budgetAnnemari T : My students use it in the course I teach.THOMAS B : For a ClassTanja N : Required for an intro to b/w photo class.Adam V : Low priceShaun M : least expensive 400 iso -John R : trying this film outjohn y : Want to give it a try, to see if I could save some money.Art S : Nice quality film.edward l : school projectedward l : i was recommended.Camila T : because I have a photography class and the teacher recommended it.JOSHUA M : Cheap!irv f : read reportsLarry B : Good reviewsWilliam C : Purchase two a couple of weeks ago. I loved the way the grain was present on my photos. The images came out crisp and sharp with the right amount of grain to add style. I just purchased another two. Wish they came in packs of four.William C : I received a 35mm film camera as a bday present. I use to use Kodak 400 but read reviews on this brand. The price and good reports from fellow photographers made me try this product.Sean B : Number of Exposures, Price, Speed, this brand works like ilford products.justin l : Someone told me that I would end up using 90% of the time . He is good so I am looking forward to trying it.l g : 35 mm b.w. film has no equal.ERIK P : Wanted to try this B&W film. Fine grain and is more like the old Tri-XKarla H : Needed it for my photography class.

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Review Summary

2024-04-02T05:21:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Cheap can be good

Inexpensive but really dynamic with enough development time. I use D76.

Heinz A.

2023-08-08T18:50:45

Rated 4 out of 5

Good inexpensive alternative for black and white

Perfectly fine as a less expensive alternative to Tri-x. Will likely order it again.

STUART W.

2023-07-20T20:04:26

Rated 5 out of 5

good B&W film

very good film. grid a little bit coarse.

Tom C.

2023-05-02T14:09:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressed

Great film for an even better price !!

Kaely W.

2023-04-25T18:53:51

Rated 5 out of 5

It's a blank canvas

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

Rated 5 out of 5

one of my favorite films

I really like this film contrasts are fantastic develop the Kenmore 400 with d76 homemade 1+1

Russ J.

2022-12-27T18:33:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast shipping

Came pretty quickly and it looks great!

ASHLEY D.

2022-12-25T16:47:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Great product, but I have to wait to much for it but it works great

Esteban/UCL A.

2022-12-25T08:35:09

Rated 4 out of 5

Alright

Does the job. Shipping took a while w little communication however.

AUDRY A.

2022-07-29T10:13:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Cheap but not ?cheap?

Great film for a beginner! Affordable, especially if developing yourself.

DYLAN H.

2022-06-08T08:27:48

Rated 4 out of 5

Great product

Pretty great!

SADIE S.

2022-03-30T08:28:18

Rated 5 out of 5

The only 35mm I need

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Value

Love this film. Good quality, and the price is right.

Michael K.

2022-03-17T08:45:08

Rated 5 out of 5

AMAZING PRODUCT

10/10 highly recommend

ISABELLA C.

2022-02-16T07:29:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Consumer film

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Low contrast in a good way

Low contrast in a way that makes it easy to edit. Great and inexpensive film

Dan N.

2021-12-13T03:30:31

Rated 5 out of 5

A versatile film stock!

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome film

Great film excellent price

DARYL W.

2021-09-13T14:38:43

Rated 4 out of 5

Too soon to Tell

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Best film ever!

Best film ever.

PATRICIA D.

2021-07-15T11:10:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Great everyday film

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Good quality budget B&W film

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Kind of Flat, but Not Necessarily Bad

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

Rated 4 out of 5

A solid performer in ISO 400 B&W

Nice but not exceptional 400 speed film, not as charismatic as the 100 IMO.

DAVID W.

2020-03-04T12:20:08

Rated 4 out of 5

Great value for good performance

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Inexpensive film

Price is right. The quality is good.

john y.

2019-05-11T08:30:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Affordable and high quality

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great budget b&w, great overall!

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Would recommend

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Best for the bucks

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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About Kentmere B/W 400 Film

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A Film For Me

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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Make your black and white photography stand out with the Kentmere 400 Black and White Negative Film. This 35mm, 36-exposure film is a high-speed, fine-grain film that is perfect for both pictorial and fine art photography. With an ISO of 400, it's designed to deliver exceptional sharpness and fine grain results, similar to what you'd expect from a conventional medium-speed film.

The Kentmere 400 is more than just an ISO 400/27 Degree film. Its wide exposure latitude ensures high-quality results across a range of exposure settings, from EI 200/24 to EI 1600/33. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for a variety of lighting conditions, including low light situations where its fast speed ensures excellent results.

One of the standout features of the Kentmere 400 is its revolutionary core shell emulsion technology. This innovative feature provides a level of sharpness and grain-free images that defy the film's light-grabbing ISO 400 speed. Additionally, the technology enhances shadow rendition, ensuring that thin areas of the negative are denser and hold detail much better.

The Kentmere 400 is compatible with all major processing systems and can be processed in all popular developers. It offers a wide tonal range that matches easily on both graded and variable contrast printing papers. This makes it an ideal choice for applications that demand high quality, but where extra film speed is an advantage.

Whether you're a creative photographer looking for speed and precision for hand-held portraits in available light, or a studio photographer seeking high speed for smaller apertures, shorter exposures, and lower lighting requirements, the Kentmere 400 delivers without any quality sacrifices. It also excels in the darkroom, pushing well and delivering superb performance in a wide range of developers.

In summary, the Kentmere 400 Black and White Negative Film is a versatile, high-quality, and reliable choice for photographers who demand the best from their black and white photography.

Kentmere B/W 400 Film Features

  • ISO 400/27 Degree, Fine Grain, Black and White Professional Film for Superb Print Quality

Key Features

  • Capture stunning monochrome images with Kentmere 400 black and white film.
  • Enjoy wide latitude and fine grain, perfect for various shooting conditions.
  • Achieve exceptional sharpness and tonality for professional-quality photos.
  • This 35mm black and white film is great for portraits and street photography.
  • Push your creative boundaries with Kentmere 400's excellent pushability.
  • Experience high contrast in your black and white photography with this film.