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Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400)

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★★★★★
4.7

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★★★★★
4.7

$5.29 - $5.64

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Pros

  • Accurate (11)
  • Consistent (10)
  • Reliable tonal range (10)
  • Scans well (10)
  • Sharp (10)
  • Good tonal range (3)
  • Reproduces well (3)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Durable (1)
  • Fine grain (1)
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Cons

  • Pricey (1)
  • Questionably archival (1)
  • Scratches easily (1)

Best Uses

  • Photojournalism (14)
  • Travel (11)
  • Artwork (8)
  • Sports/action (6)
  • Home (5)
  • Sports photography (5)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Everyday (2)
  • Studio (2)
  • Anytime you want true bw (1)
 
 
 

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Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400)

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$5.29

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$5.64

No Tax Outside NY

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 14, 2009

Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400) Reviews

 

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Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400) Review

impressive dynamic range and convenience

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Consistent
  • Good Tonal Range
  • Reproduces Well
  • Scans Well

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Action Shots
  • Artwork
  • Events wedding
  • Photojournalism
  • Sports Photography
  • More »
 

"This film is one of those products that make me keep my film cameras active. I used it as 120 roll film and as 35mm, e.g. outdoors, indoors, wedding, fine art studio photography. It is one of the most convenient and flexible b/w films I have used, and it delivers consistently high quality negatives. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 13 2007
urs
fribourg, switzerland
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $5.29
 
 

Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400) Review

high quality!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Reliable Tonal Range
  • Scans Well
  • Sharp

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Artwork
  • Photojournalism
 

"i use this product for my black and white photography class, which includes darkroom instruction. we just started, and he said to shoot on this film and then we'll enlarge in the darkroom after it's processed in a lab. it's processed with colour film technology, so the quality is great. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 14 2009
kaitlyn the greatlyn
new york city
I am:
  • Casual Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $5.64
 

Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400) Review

The only B&W film I use. Great Film

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Consistent
  • Reliable Tonal Range
  • Scans Well
  • Sharp

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Photojournalism
  • Street photography
  • Travel
 

"I have used this film since it first was available. I shoot only 35mm (Canon AE-1 Program). I do mostly street photography. This film works great under all lighting conditions. I have it processed [...], scanned to a CD and then I print on my computer. I use an Epson R2880 printer. It does a fantast …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 26 2009
Doug
Houston, Tx.
I am:
  • Pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $5.64
 

Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400) Review

Very good B&W for color processing.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Reliable Tonal Range
  • Scans Well
  • Sharp

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Action Shots
  • Photojournalism
  • Sports Photography
  • Travel
 

"Developed, scanned, and printed at my local one-hour photo [...]. Very nice tonality. I feared problems from its clear base being processed in a commercial color-print system-- but no problems at all. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 29 2009
wet1
Southern Cal.
I am:
  • Photo Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $5.29
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400) Review

B&W that the local CVS can process

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate
  • Consistent
  • Good Tonal Range
  • Reproduces Well

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Action Shots
  • Photojournalism
  • Sports Photography
 

"XP2 is a great product I think. Black & White that you can process in C-41 chemicals at any local drug store...what's better? C-41 processing has 2 great big advantages. Anyone can do it and it's cheaper than 'real' black & white processing.



I think for 'artsy' B&W you're still better off with …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 5 2007
Adrian
Massachusetts
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Price: $5.29
 
 
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Ilford XP-2 Super 135-36 B&W (Chromogenic C-41) Print Film (ISO-400)

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$5.29

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$5.64

No Tax Outside NY

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