Kentmere 400: the black and white film with unbeatable value for money

In the world of film photography, some films have built their reputation on theiraccessibilityand theirversatility. This is exactly the case with theKentmere 400, a black and white film produced byHarman Technology– the same company asIlford. Often described as a “student film”, the Kentmere 400 is much more than just an economical choice: it is a true field companion, capable of delivering images with raw and authentic charm.

📷 A film made by Ilford

Yes, the Kentmere 400 comes from thesame factories as Ilford, in Mobberley, England. This guarantees ahigh level of quality, with astable, consistent and reliable emulsion. While it is slightly less refined than the Ilford HP5+, it nonetheless shares its spirit: a great tolerance to exposure, balanced contrast, and a typical grain of traditional black and white.

⚙️ Versatility and exposure tolerance

With itsISO 400 sensitivity, the Kentmere is an all-terrain film. Perfect for :

• outdoor, even under a cloudy sky.Handles bright
• interiors very wellintérieurs lumineux.
• Supports light underexposurewithout too much loss of detail.It is an ideal film for learning to expose, testing different lighting conditions, or simply shooting without stress.

🎞️ A contrasting and expressive rendering

The Kentmere 400 is distinguished by:

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• visible but pleasant grain, with a classic look.A
• marked contrast, which gives depth to the images.Some
• slightly compressed midtones, which enhances the graphic aspect of the photos.It is therefore very well suited to

street photography, toexpressive portraits, or even toreportageswhere a raw, almost documentary rendering is sought.🧪 Development and post-processing

The Kentmere 400 develops in standard black and white chemicals, such as

Ilford ID-11Kodak D-76, RodinalInRodinal.

• InID-11, the rendering is softer and more balanced.
• Digitised, it offers anexcellent latitude for post-processing, especially if you like to adjust contrast and tonal curves.

💰 An excellent value for moneyexcellente latitude pour le post-traitement, surtout si tu aimes ajuster le contraste et les courbes tonales.

💰 Un excellent rapport qualité-prix

This is undoubtedly the strong point of the Kentmere: itsaffordable price.

It allows you toshoot regularly without breaking the bank, while maintaining more than satisfactory quality. It is a film often used by:

• studentsin photography,beginners
• in film,but also byexperienced photographers
• who want a test film for their personal projects.photographes expérimentés qui veulent une pellicule de test pour leurs projets personnels.

🧡 In summary

🎞️ Conclusion: uncompromising film photography

TheKentmere 400is a film that proves you can do qualityfilm photography without spending a fortune. Simple, reliable and expressive, it embodies the very essence of black and white: capturing light, shapes and emotions with sincerity.

If you want a film that is bothaffordable, forgiving and inspiring, the Kentmere 400 certainly deserves its place in your camera.

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