Ilford Delta 400

Film Type: Black and White Negative Film
ISO: 400
Grain: Fine
Sharpness: High
Exposure Latitude: Wide
Development: Can be developed with standard black and white chemistry (e.g., Ilford ID-11 or Kodak D-76)
Characteristics:
  • High speed and fine grain make it suitable for a wide range of applications
  • Excellent tone and contrast, with a slightly warm tone
  • Can be push-processed to ISO 6400 or pulled to ISO 200
  • Compatible with most black and white developers
Notable Uses:
  • Portrait photography: Excellent for capturing fine details and textures
  • Landscape photography: Ideal for capturing a wide range of tones and contrasts
  • Street photography: Fast enough to capture moving subjects in a variety of lighting conditions
  • Documentary photography: Versatile and reliable for capturing a wide range of scenes and subjects
Comparison to Other Films:
  • Similar to Kodak Tri-X, but with a finer grain and slightly wider exposure latitude
  • Similar to Ilford HP5, but with a slightly higher speed and more contrast
Tips and Tricks:
  • Can be developed in a variety of developers, including Ilford ID-11, Kodak D-76, and Rodinal
  • Can be push-processed or pulled to achieve specific effects or compensate for exposure errors
  • Excellent for scanning and digital printing, due to its fine grain and high contrast

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