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Ilford HP5 Plus
A robust, all-purpose film. Slightly lower contrast than Tri-X with excellent shadow detail and pushability.
ISO
400
Formats
4
35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10
Process
BW
Type
B&W
Characteristics
Grainmedium
Contrastmedium
Latitudeexcellent
Reciprocity Failure
Compensation Formula
t' = t1.31
Consistent behavior. Ilford official Factor P = 1.31.
Development Times
| Developer | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID-11 | stock | 400 | 7m 30s | 20°C / 68°F |
| ID-11 | 1+1 | 400 | 13m | 20°C / 68°F |
| HC-110 | B | 400 | 5m | 20°C / 68°F |
| Ilfosol 3 | 1+9 | 400 | 6m 30s | 20°C / 68°F |
| Ilfotec DD-X | 1+4 | 400 | 9m | 20°C / 68°F |
| Ilfotec DD-X | 1+4 | 800 | 10m | 20°C / 68°F |
| Ilfotec DD-X | 1+4 | 1600 | 13m | 20°C / 68°F |
| Ilfotec DD-X | 1+4 | 3200 | 20m | 20°C / 68°F |
| Rodinal | 1+25 | 400 | 8m | 20°C / 68°F |
| Rodinal | 1+50 | 400 | 11m | 20°C / 68°F |
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Often Used For
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