Film comparison
Ilford HP5 Plus vs Rollei RPX 400
On paper these two films are very close. The differences are in the look.
Open in the compare toolSide by side
| HP5 Plus | RPX 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ilford | Rollei |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 400 | ISO 400 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 | 35mm, 120 |
| Grain | Medium | Medium |
| Contrast | Medium | Medium |
| Latitude | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | about £7.50 | about £8.00 |
| Price, 120 | about £6.50 | about £7.50 |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- HP5 Plus
- A robust, all-purpose film. Slightly lower contrast than Tri-X with excellent shadow detail and pushability.
- RPX 400
- High-speed panchromatic with good edge sharpness and high resolving power. Wide tonal range ideal for sports and reportage.
Which suits what
Better pick: HP5 Plus
Education
Both work well
Street, General purpose
Better pick: RPX 400
Reportage
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | HP5 Plus | RPX 400 |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | 1s |
| 10s | 20s | 20s |
| 30s | 1m 26s | 1m 23s |
| 2m | 8m 49s | 8m 25s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator
Developing both
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