Ilford XP2 Super 400 Black & White 35mm Film - 24 Exposures

Ilford XP2 Super 400 Black & White 35mm Film – 24 Exposures

Ilford XP2 Super 400 is a unique and highly versatile black & white 35mm film that combines classic monochrome aesthetics with the everyday convenience of standard C-41 colour processing. Renowned for its fine grain, excellent sharpness and exceptionally wide exposure latitude, XP2 Super 400 is ideal for photographers who want reliable results in almost any lighting condition.

Whether you’re shooting street photography, portraits, travel, documentary work or everyday scenes, this film delivers rich blacks, clean highlights and smooth tonal transitions with impressive consistency.

Outstanding Flexibility in Any Lighting

Unlike traditional black & white films, Ilford XP2 Super 400 can be shot at multiple ISO ratings on the same roll. You can expose frames anywhere between ISO 50 and ISO 800, then process the entire film as ISO 400 using standard C-41 chemicals. This makes it perfect for mixed lighting environments or fast-paced shooting where conditions change quickly.

Fine Grain, Sharp Detail & Smooth Tonal Range

XP2 Super 400 is engineered to produce:

• Fine, tight grain for clean enlargements and high-quality scans

• Excellent sharpness with crisp edge definition

• Wide tonal range with smooth mid-tones and controlled highlights

• Rich blacks and well-separated shadow detail

These characteristics make it an excellent choice for both darkroom printing and digital scanning workflows.

Convenient C-41 Processing

Although it’s a true black & white film, XP2 Super 400 is designed for C-41 colour negative processing, meaning:

• It can be developed at almost any high-street or professional photo lab

• No specialist black & white chemicals are required

• Turnaround times are fast and consistent

This convenience makes XP2 Super especially appealing for photographers who want black & white results without the extra complexity of traditional B&W processing.

Key Features

• Black & white 35mm film with classic monochrome look

• ISO 400 base speed, shootable from ISO 50–800 on the same roll

• Wide exposure latitude for high-contrast or unpredictable lighting

• Fine grain and high sharpness for scanning and enlarging

• C-41 processing for easy lab development

• Ideal for street, portrait, documentary, travel and everyday photography

Technical Specifications

• Film Type: Black & White (C-41 process)

• Format: 35mm

• Exposures: 24

• Nominal Film Speed: ISO 400 / 27°

• Alternative Ratings:

  • ISO 200 / 24° – finer grain, easy printing

  • ISO 50 / 18° – finest grain, denser negatives

• Processing: Standard C-41 colour chemistry

Why Choose Ilford XP2 Super 400?

Ilford XP2 Super 400 is the perfect blend of creative freedom and everyday practicality. It delivers the timeless look of black & white photography with modern convenience, making it a favourite among both film newcomers and experienced photographers.

If you want classic monochrome results, exceptional flexibility, and hassle-free processing, Ilford XP2 Super 400 is an outstanding choice for your 35mm film camera.