Ilford XP2 film is a high-quality black and white film that is perfect for capturing stunning images with 35mm film cameras.
This film is unique in that it can be developed using C-41 colour negative processing, making it easy to develop at any photo lab that offers colour processing. The result is a beautiful, high-contrast image with rich blacks and bright whites.
Features:
- ISO 400 for versatility in a range of lighting conditions - Fine grain for sharp, detailed images - Wide exposure latitude for flexibility in exposure settings - Can be developed using C-41 colour negative processing
Benefits:
- Capture stunning black and white images with ease - Develop at any photo lab that offers colour processing - Versatile and flexible for a range of lighting conditions and exposure settings - High-quality results with rich blacks and bright whites
Ilford was founded in 1879 in the English town of the same name. They are B&W royalty in the photography industry thanks to their 140-year heritage and their support for photographers with chemicals and development as well as film. In the mid-20th Century they produced several well-regarded camera lines (including one given to Princess Elizabeth that was later stolen!) but today they are focused on producing the best films and development processes that they can.
For more information about the brand check out our bio of Ilford
When you buy your camera film from us we can ship it across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, Australia and Canada (more countries planned soon!) So buy your Ilford XP2 35mm Film today and dive back into the fun of 35mm film photography!
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Quite liked these, as usual with XP2 some nice tones if a little lacking in the shadows which is easy to correct in post.
They had a bit too much noise - ie marks which were visible in the sky when I opened up the scans - for my liking .
So I just ran them through some noise reduction and then gave it a bit more sharpness and job's a good 'un, Bob's your Mum's brother...
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Chris B. (Hunstanton, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder
Accreditation Handles:X Chrismojo
XP2 delivers every time
Maybe a bold claim but I've come to love this film and the way the Wondies cook it.
It's widely-acknowledged latitude helps the cause and delivers lovely tones with just a gentle nudge or two in post.
Talking of which, I probably need to go back and clean a few dust spots off the scans when I can be bothered but still worth a big 5*****
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Stephen S. (Wandsworth, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Landscapes, Street Photography, Architecture
Accreditation Handles:Stephen Spark
Just what I've been looking for
On a dull day in December, XP2 came up trumps, with super fine grain and good solid blacks. It's been donkeys years since I shoot a roll but I shall definitely be using it a lot more in 2026. Thoroughly recommended.
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Chris B. (Hunstanton, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder
Accreditation Handles:@chrismojo
Great results from XP2
Nice and sharp - one or two blemishes on the scans that will clone out when I can be bothered...
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David (Wellingborough, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Portraits, Street Photography
Accreditation Handles:@davidswailesphoto
Nice 'n' Contrasty
I've always loved this film. Great value for money and the contrast really packs a punch.
Also super convenient that it can be developed in colour chemicals too.