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2026-03-06T07:41:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Best B/W starter film

Very easy to use film at affordable price. Consistent quality every time and very versatile in all conditions.

DANIEL K.

2026-01-29T22:49:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Classic film stock - versatile, clean

It's a great, solid film stock. It's versatile and does well capturing a full tonal range.

MATTHEW Z.

2025-12-05T08:23:17

Rated 5 out of 5

So much love in my heart

Yassss love the film really appreciate student discount makes me feel warm and fuzzy and loved. Exactly as ordered mwah chef kiss

Penelope C.

2025-10-28T19:19:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful classic film.

Beautiful, classic film with pleasant grain. Great for pushing.

Django S.

2025-10-15T03:48:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Great experience

Easy ordering and delivery

BROOKE H.

2025-09-21T00:51:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Package deal

Love hp5. Forgiving film with classic look and grain. Best package deal I could find online at the moment

DEREK H.

2025-07-15T06:47:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Black and white film

Nice happy medium between high and low isos.

JESSAMYN B.

2024-12-17T03:24:22

Rated 4 out of 5

All good!

Film arrived intact, though took way longer than expected to arrive. :)

STEFFAN S.

2024-12-05T22:25:40

Rated 5 out of 5

Product as stated, fast shipping!

Checkout, shipping, and packaging were all excellent. Product looks great!!

MARTHA B.

2024-11-25T09:10:09

Rated 5 out of 5

Black and white stock

Film stock. First black and white stock but solid all around.

HUGH F.

2024-10-30T08:08:28

Rated 5 out of 5

HP5 consistent and flexible.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Arrived fast

I love hp5. The package arrived earlier than expected.

MATTHEW G.

2024-09-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great film

Nice for documentary photos

Neil

2024-07-23T11:34:26

Rated 5 out of 5

Give HP5 a try, you just might have a new favorite film

I shoot more Ilford HP5 than anything else. It's just a consistently great film.

RICHARD M.

2024-06-04T08:07:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect film, looks great.

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Good Customer Service on Frustrating Experience

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for medium-format shooting

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

Great film stock. good contrast and fine grain.

HENRIQUE R.

2024-02-18T15:50:34

Rated 5 out of 5

BW film stock worth buying

Great black and white film stock, made better by great price and quick shipping.

TRACY T.

2023-09-18T09:44:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Adorama rocks!

Great stuff!

Alex I.

2023-06-19T22:26:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Overall

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Ideal for novice film photographer

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast Shipping, Excellent Service

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Good condo

Came in a timely manor and in good condition

WILLIAMS Y.

2022-12-26T03:54:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Film

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Very Nice

My purchase was never delivered, I'm sure it would have been great tho

CALEB P.

2022-12-13T02:11:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Solid film

Good value for money

Charles D.

2022-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Black and White Film out there!

Robbie Jeffers turned me on to it a few years ago and I haven't looked back.

charlie

2022-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Black and White Film out there!

Robbie Jeffers turned me on to it a few years ago and I haven't looked back.

Charlie

2022-11-27T09:06:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Everyone Needs A Classic

A classic film stock at an excellent price. Fast shipping too!

RENATO G.

Ilford HP-5 Plus Specifications

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About Ilford HP-5 Plus Black and White Film, ISO 400, 120 Size

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.

Ilford HP-5 Plus Black and White Film, ISO 400, 120 Size Features

  • ISO 400/27 BLACK AND WHITE PROFESSIONAL FILM FOR HIGH PRINT QUALITY AND FLEXIBILITY IN USE