Black & White 135 film

As of October 2023, there are several black-and-white 135mm (35mm) negative films available on the market. These films cater to a range of photographic styles, from fine art to street photography. Here’s a list of popular and currently available options:


1. Kodak

  • Kodak Tri-X 400: A classic high-speed film known for its versatility, grain structure, and wide exposure latitude. Popular for documentary and street photography.
  • Kodak T-Max 100: A fine-grained film with high sharpness and contrast, ideal for detailed work and studio photography.
  • Kodak T-Max 400: A faster version of T-Max 100, offering similar characteristics but with greater sensitivity for low-light situations.
  • Kodak Professional BW400CN: A chromogenic black-and-white film designed to be developed in C-41 color chemistry, making it convenient for labs that don’t handle traditional black-and-white processing.

2. Ilford

  • Ilford HP5 Plus 400: A versatile, high-speed film with a classic look, known for its wide exposure latitude and ability to handle push/pull processing.
  • Ilford FP4 Plus 125: A medium-speed film with fine grain and excellent sharpness, suitable for a wide range of lighting conditions.
  • Ilford Delta 100: A fine-grained, high-resolution film with smooth tonal gradations, ideal for landscape and studio work.
  • Ilford Delta 400: A faster version of Delta 100, offering similar characteristics but with greater sensitivity.
  • Ilford Delta 3200: An ultra-high-speed film designed for low-light conditions, with a distinctive grainy look.
  • Ilford Pan 100: A budget-friendly, general-purpose film with fine grain and good contrast.
  • Ilford XP2 Super: A chromogenic black-and-white film that uses C-41 color chemistry for development, offering convenience and smooth tonal range.

3. Fujifilm

  • Fujifilm Neopan Acros 100 II: A fine-grained, high-resolution film with excellent sharpness and tonal reproduction. It’s a revival of the original Acros 100, which was discontinued in 2018.

4. Foma

  • Fomapan 100 Classic: A budget-friendly film with fine grain and good sharpness, suitable for general-purpose photography.
  • Fomapan 200 Creative: A medium-speed film with a classic look and slightly more pronounced grain.
  • Fomapan 400 Action: A high-speed film with a vintage aesthetic, known for its grain and contrast.

5. Adox

  • Adox CHS 100 II: A fine-grained film with high resolution and rich tonal range, ideal for landscape and architectural photography.
  • Adox Silvermax 100: A unique film with extended sensitivity to blue and UV light, offering high sharpness and fine grain.
  • Adox HR-50: An ultra-fine-grained film with extremely high resolution, designed for critical detail work.

6. Rollei

  • Rollei RPX 100: A fine-grained film with good sharpness and tonal range, suitable for a variety of applications.
  • Rollei RPX 400: A faster version of RPX 100, offering similar characteristics with greater sensitivity.
  • Rollei Retro 80s: A low-speed film with extended red sensitivity, producing high contrast and fine grain.
  • Rollei Retro 400s: A high-speed film with a classic look and pronounced grain.

7. AgfaPhoto

  • AgfaPhoto APX 100: A fine-grained film with good sharpness and contrast, offering a classic black-and-white look.
  • AgfaPhoto APX 400: A faster version of APX 100, with more grain and greater sensitivity.

8. Kentmere

  • Kentmere 100: A budget-friendly, fine-grained film with good sharpness and contrast.
  • Kentmere 400: A faster version of Kentmere 100, offering similar characteristics with greater sensitivity.

9. Bergger

  • Bergger Pancro 400: A high-speed film with a unique double-layer emulsion, offering fine grain and rich tonal range.

10. Other Brands

  • Lomography Lady Grey 400: A high-speed film with a vintage aesthetic and pronounced grain.
  • Lomography Earl Grey 100: A fine-grained film with good sharpness and contrast.
  • Shanghai GP3 100: A budget-friendly film with fine grain and good sharpness, produced in China.

Notes

  • Availability may vary depending on your location and supplier.
  • Some films, like chromogenic options (e.g., Ilford XP2 Super, Kodak BW400CN), are developed in C-41 chemistry, making them convenient for labs that don’t handle traditional black-and-white processing.
  • Always check expiration dates and storage conditions when purchasing film.

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