Ilford HP5 Plus 400 – Classic Black & White, Timeless Versatility
Ilford HP5 Plus is the film that never lets you down. Known for its beautiful tonality, fine grain, and remarkable exposure latitude, it’s been a trusted choice for generations of photographers. Whether you’re capturing street moments, portraits, or documentary work, HP5 Plus offers a timeless look with deep shadows, glowing highlights, and everything in between.
With a flexible ISO 400 speed, this film handles a wide range of lighting situations and is especially forgiving if you need to push process—it thrives when rated up to ISO 3200, making it a favorite for low light and high-contrast conditions.
Why Photographers Love It
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ISO 400 speed: balanced for versatility in changing light
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Wide exposure latitude: forgiving for metering errors or creative pushing/pulling
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Rich tonal range: classic black-and-white look with strong contrast and detail
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Pushable up to ISO 3200: excellent for low-light and high-contrast photography
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Reliable choice for street, documentary, portraits, and fine art work
Ideal For: Photographers who want a flexible, reliable black-and-white film with the freedom to shoot in almost any condition and the classic Ilford look.
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.
Description
Description
Ilford HP5 Plus 400 – Classic Black & White, Timeless Versatility
Ilford HP5 Plus is the film that never lets you down. Known for its beautiful tonality, fine grain, and remarkable exposure latitude, it’s been a trusted choice for generations of photographers. Whether you’re capturing street moments, portraits, or documentary work, HP5 Plus offers a timeless look with deep shadows, glowing highlights, and everything in between.
With a flexible ISO 400 speed, this film handles a wide range of lighting situations and is especially forgiving if you need to push process—it thrives when rated up to ISO 3200, making it a favorite for low light and high-contrast conditions.
Why Photographers Love It
-
ISO 400 speed: balanced for versatility in changing light
-
Wide exposure latitude: forgiving for metering errors or creative pushing/pulling
-
Rich tonal range: classic black-and-white look with strong contrast and detail
-
Pushable up to ISO 3200: excellent for low-light and high-contrast photography
-
Reliable choice for street, documentary, portraits, and fine art work
Ideal For: Photographers who want a flexible, reliable black-and-white film with the freedom to shoot in almost any condition and the classic Ilford look.
Shipping
Shipping
We offer in-store pickup as well as shipping
🚀 Most in-stock orders are fulfilled within 1 business day of receiving the order.
📦 Special Orders typically arrive at Looking Glass within 2-14 business days. If a delay is expected, we will notify you.
🚚 Unless otherwise specified, we use USPS Ground shipping service with tracking.
📷 Orders < $150, Ground Shipping is $8.95; Orders > $149, Ground Shipping is FREE.
🇺🇸 We only ship within the Continental USA; We do not ship to freight forwarders.
Looking Glass Advantage
Looking Glass Advantage
Free Shipping Over $150 & Easy Returns
We’ll get your gear to you quickly (when shipping makes sense), with clear delivery expectations and straightforward returns if it’s not the right fit. No runaround—just real help if you need it.
0% Financing Options
Want to spread out the cost? We offer financing options (including 0% offers when available) and flexible payment plans at checkout—so you can get the right gear now without the stress.
Gear Outfitting for Confidence
Need deeper help choosing the right camera, lens, or kit for your lifestyle and the photos you plan to make? Book a one-on-one session with a Photo Coach and leave with a clear plan—plus guidance you can come back.
Free 1:1 Photo Coach Sessions with Purchase of Camera or Lens
Help precisely when you need it. Key questions arise AFTER you’ve had a chance to use your new gear. Setup help? Can’t quite get the aesthetic you aspire to? We’re here for it. You’re not buying from a warehouse—you’re buying from a team that actually knows the gear and wants you to love using it.