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.
Shipping priced for your order
Film shipping is calculated at checkout based on package weight and delivery address, rather than our standard flat rate, to keep your shipping cost as low as possible.
Orders over $150 ship free.
Local? Choose free pickup at our Berkeley store: 2095 Rose Street, Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Shot your roll? Bring it to us.
Drop off your film at Looking Glass in Berkeley for developing, scanning, and prints. Not sure what to choose? We’ll help you sort out the options.
One roll in. $1 off your next.
Drop off a roll for processing and save $1 on a replacement roll purchased during the same visit. Restock a favorite or try something new.
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 & Pick Up
Shipping & Pick Up
Shipping priced for your order
Film shipping is calculated at checkout based on package weight and delivery address, rather than our standard flat rate, to keep your shipping cost as low as possible.
Orders over $150 ship free.
Local? Choose free pickup at our Berkeley store: 2095 Rose Street, Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Film Processing
Film Processing
Shot your roll? Bring it to us.
Drop off your film at Looking Glass in Berkeley for developing, scanning, and prints. Not sure what to choose? We’ll help you sort out the options.
One roll in. $1 off your next.
Drop off a roll for processing and save $1 on a replacement roll purchased during the same visit. Restock a favorite or try something new.