Ilford FP4 Plus 4x5" Black and White Film 25 Sheetsfrom Ilford FP4 Plus 4x5" Black and White Film 25 Sheetsis a traditional medium-speed black and white negative film characterized by a fine grain structure with high acutance and sharpness, making it well-suited to enlarging and scanning. It has a nominal sensitivity of ISO 125/22° in standard chemistry, and its very wide exposure latitude enables exposing up to two stops under or six stops over while retaining usable results. In addition to general photographic applications, FP4 Plus is also an ideal choice for copy and internegative work, as well as scientific, technical, and industrial photography.

This item is one box of 25 sheets of 4 x 5" film.

Panchromatic B&W Negative Film    ISO 125/22° in Standard Process    Fine Grain, High Acutance and Sharpness    Very Wide Exposure Latitude    Ideal for Copy and Internegative Work

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work in 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in film holders?

A: This size of film will have to be cut down to the size you need.

Q: 2. Is this a continuous-tone film, or a "lith" type emulsion (very high contrast) for repro work?

A: The Ilford Ortho Plus Black and White Negative Film (12 x 20", 25 Sheets) is Orthochromatic B&W Negative Film. It is high contrast. Ideal for Tech. & Half-Tone Applications.

Q: 3. is it a fresh film?

A: B&H buys and sells film in bulk. In general we regularly maintain fresh film stock. All of our film is at least 6 months from expiration (typically much longer). Anytime film stock is less than 6 months from expiration we sell it in a separate section and label it as short-dated film and also price it with a slight discount (again due to the volumes we sell this rarely occurs). Unfortunately we do not have access to our inventory to hand inspect the expiration date of any of our films prior to purchase.

Q: 4. Im ONLY 4 days into my Mamiya 645 1000s path,how do I know what films I can use in my camera,or,are all 120 films useable in the camera?

A: All 120 film could be used in the Mamiya 645.

Q: 5. It loads the same as conventional 4x5 film, in the film holder?

A: Yes, it loads the same as conventional film.

Q: 6. Will the film give me a positive or a negative of the image?

A: in normal development it is negative, if you really want a positive you can send it to dr5.

Q: 7. As this film doesn't come in a canister how do you use it?

A: In place of the canister, the film is wrapped in lightproof paper. Unlike 35 mm film, when you load the film into the camera, you are not holding the film in your hand; instead, you are attaching a piece of lightproof paper to the spool. Once you close the camera back, you advance that roll of paper until, depending on the type of medium format camera you are using, you reach the beginning of the film.

Q: 8. How flat is this film when using a flat bed scanner? Does it had a strong curl?

A: FP4 has a transparent purple base. It does scan well on a flatbed with a rear light element but you will want to white balance the base if scanning in color before printing.

Q: 9. expiry date?

A: B&H buys and sells film in bulk. In general we regularly maintain fresh film stock. All of our film is at least 6 months from expiration (typically much longer). Anytime film stock is less than 6 months from expiration we sell it in a separate section and label it as short-dated film and also price it with a slight discount (again due to the volumes we sell this rarely occurs). Unfortunately we do not have access to our inventory to hand inspect the expiration date of any of our films prior to purchase.

Q: 10. How to I determine the exposure time?

A: There are several ways to determine the correct exposure. Obviously using a light meter is a good start. It could be a basic hand held incident meter, reflected light meter or even an app on a smart phone. One can also use sunny 16 to determine an approximate exposure. I've also used a digital camera to do a test shot and figure up settings from there. Hope that helps.