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HARMAN technology Limited, trading as ILFORD PHOTO, is a global market leader and the only manufacturer in the world to provide a full range of black & white film, darkroom paper, photochemistry and ancillary products.
For over 137 years, generations of customers have demanded the very best. And this is why they continue to choose ILFORD. Operating from our manufacturing headquarters in Cheshire, UK. Our products are shipped around the globe and into the discerning hands of beginners, enthusiasts, stud...
The 1800's
Alfred Harman
1879 founded by Alfred Harman making Dry Plates
1891 became the Britannia Works Company making 4 kinds of plates and 6 kinds of paper
1897 record profits
1897 sold by Alfred Harman who retired due to ill health
1898 became known as The Britannia Works (1898) Limited
1899 first Ilford Manual of Photography
1900 to 1940
1902 changed name to Ilford Limited
1912 Ilford started to produce roll films
1920 Selo Limited formed incorporating Ilford, Imperial, Gem and Amalgam...
8th August 2016
HARMAN technology Ltd has been successful in the 60th year of the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2016
The company, based in Mobberley, Cheshire, achieved the Order of Distinction (25 consecutive Golds) award in the prestigious annual scheme run by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
The RoSPA Awards are celebrating 60 years of presenting highly-regarded and sought after accolades to businesses and organisations which have shown commitment to accid...
General FAQS
Where can I find technical information about your products?
We provide a comprehensive set of technical information to support all our products. Links to the technical information can be found on the product pages on the website.
Advice for Airport X-ray scanners: Film & papers
We are working with the DFT and Heathrow airport in the UK and will shortly be updating our information relating to the new CT type x-ray scanners being installed at major airports worldwide.
Based on our init...
Mounting your Prints
Even the most stunning print can look better when it has been properly mounted. Mounted prints are also better protected as they are kept flat with the image separated from the immediate surroundings by unobtrusive margins.
There are no hard and fast rules about mounting prints; the most suitable results will depend on individual preference, the nature of the image, the intended use and other circumstances.
It is recommended that only boards and other materials intended for the p...
HARMAN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED – WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS WEBSITE
These website terms of use are the terms and conditions under which you may use our website ilfordphoto.com (the Website).
Please read these terms carefully. As part of the registration process you will be required to confirm that you have read and understood these terms. If you refuse to accept these terms, you should not complete registration to this Website and should immediately cease ...
ILFORD monochrome equipment manuals
From time to time, customers ask us for copies of manuals for ILFORD Monochrome equipment.
Whilst we are no longer able to directly offer service and maintenance support for discontinued equipment, we are still happy to supply (in pdf format) the manuals listed below.
*Please get in touch for manuals marked with an asterisk
FP40 Film Processor
Full operations manual - English
Leader Card specification
Full operations manual - German
Full Service Manual -...
Introduction
I’ve been a photographer for 35 years since I was 11 in fact when I first loaded my Zenith 11 with film and set off for a walk into the wilds of South Yorkshire. 20 years later I turned professional and as soon as digital became a viable option I traded in my Nikon F90x and Mamiya 645 pro for a Nikon digital kit. Digital was for me always a triumph of convenience over real quality in those early years and not much else. It wasn’t until Canon brought out the 5D series that I found myself ...
HARMAN Lab - The new name for ILFORD Lab Direct
We have updated the name of our award winning Lab service to HARMAN Lab.
The new name reflects our desire to give more recognition to the "HARMAN*" brand, and presents opportunities to further broaden our lab service offerings in the future.
We still offer the same high-quality film processing and real Black and White prints as we've always done. Using ILFORD Photo Papers and Chemistry throughout.
Operating from our factory site in Mobberley, C...
The Grand Canyon at Plateau Point
Technical info
Film Used: ILFORD FP4+
Format: 4x5
Camera: Wista 45DX
Lens: Rodenstock: 90mm f/4.5
Exposure time: 1/60th
Other equipment: Red filter
Location:
Plateau Point, Grand Canyon National Park
Firstly, tell us the story behind this image. What inspired you to shoot it?
One weekend at the last minute I decided to do a full moon hike to Plateau Point in the Grand Canyon. My plan was to hike down around ...