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Whether you are new to film photography or picking it up again after a number of years, it is very easy to get started and a rewarding activity regardless of your level of expertise. Introduction to film photography To get you started we've created a series of animations that will introduce you to the world of film photography. These short 60 second animated videos cover a range of topics and terminologies to quickly get you up to speed. From f-stop to film types, these videos are the perfect entry point...

20th August 2014 ILFORD PHOTO confirm no plans to discontinue XP2 SUPER Film following the recent announcement that Kodak Alaris is discontinuing KODAK PROFESSIONAL BW400CN Film.   ILFORD PHOTO can confirm that there are no plans to discontinue ILFORD XP2 SUPER. This product continues to be in free supply throughout the world from ILFORD PHOTO Distributors and Photographic Retailers, and is available in 35mm and 120 formats as well as a 35mm Single Use Camera. ILFORD XP2 SUPER is an ISO 400/27Â...

4th December 2013 BORN, ESTABLISHED, DEVELOPED! … A NEW ILFORD MULTIGRADE FIBRE BASE FAMILY ILFORD PHOTO announce a new range of variable contrast Baryta Fibre Base papers, a completely new and improved MULTIGRADE FB and a new COOLTONE FB paper to complement the existing MULTIGRADE FB WARMTONE. For 20 years the best selling ILFORD MULTIGRADE IV FB paper has been the product of choice for creative photographers and printers the world over. BORN following extensive R&D, significant improvements hav...

Starting Photography What should I choose as my first film? Please see our guide to choosing your first film.  What should I choose as my first Paper? Please read our guide to picking your perfect paper  What chemicals should I use for starting out with film processing? There is a lot of useful information in our learning zone  What advice can you give for setting up a new darkroom? There is a great short animation about this, along with other information in our learning zone   Pinho...

Film and single use cameras How long after exposing can I leave my film before processing? For best results, we always advise processing soon after exposure although in practice most films can be left for several months. One exception is ILFORD PANF Plus, we would always advise processing this film as soon as possible and certainly within 3 months of the film being exposed. How do I account for film reciprocity during long exposures? This information can be found in the Film Reciprocity Failure Compensa...

Photographic Paper FAQ's Which paper product is best/suitable for photograms.  All of our ILFORD photographic papers will easily produce photograms, so the choice will depend on which surface finish you prefer and whether or not you want fibre or resin coated. Resin coated paper is lower cost, easy to process and dry flat and would be a good choice for starting out. Does reciprocity affect paper? Paper products are designed for much longer exposure times than film and are less sensitive to reciprocity...

Direct Positive Paper Why is my Direct Positive print white or too light despite giving it more exposure? If your print is white or too light then the exposure needs to be reduced. This is opposite to standard papers such as ILFORD MULTIGRADE. Why is my Direct Positive print black or too dark despite giving it less exposure? If your print is black or too dark then the exposure needs to be increased This is opposite to standard papers such as ILFORD MULTIGRADE. Is it normal for unexposed Direct Positi...

Photo lab FAQ's Which papers can I use on my Oce Lightjet or Durst Lambda or other digital printer. Our range of Galerie Digital Silver FB and RC papers are suitable for digital exposure full details of compatibility can be found in the technical information sheets Which ILFORD Chemicals can I use for my Roller transport film processor? ILFORD ILFOTEC RT Rapid, HYPAM Fixer, and ILFOTOL wetting agent are suitable. More information can be found in the relevant fact sheets Which ILFORD Chemicals can I ...

ILFORD PHOTO offer the biggest range of black & white films on the market today. While this is perfect for experienced film photographers who love having a choice, we appreciate that it can be a bit confusing for people new to film photography. If you are looking to try film photography for the first time and are wondering where to start, then you have come to the right place. We should start by pointing out that there is no ‘wrong’ choice when it comes to ILFORD films. They are all fantastic,...

Processing your own film can speed up your workflow and give you quicker access to your negatives. It is also typically more cost effective and best of all there is nothing like the sense of satisfaction you will gain by taking control over the full end-to-end process of your photography. While trying it for the first time might be a daunting prospect, fear not. Below is our guide on what equipment, chemistry and method would be suitable for anyone new to processing films. For more detail, you can downlo...