It is an Ilford film. Sold under the Ilford brand as FP4 Plus 125. They
recently started selling it for private label. I have not tired the PL
stock, but I assume it is the same as the Ilford branded stuff. I really
like the Ilford and have shot with it for years when I use B&W (which is
not all that often, sorry to say.) It has a nice tight grain structure,
very nice tonality is VERY sharp and pushes well. You can also pull it a
stop. Expose for the shadows. The film is very tolerant in development. I
expose it at 125. Overall the film is very forgiving and easy to work
with. I like it better than Plus-X. If you like Tri-X and want faster
speed try the Ilford HP5 which is a 400 asa film.
Jim Couch
Henrik Dahl wrote:
> Having used Tri-X for a long time I today wanted to try something new
> so I bought another B/W print film labeled FP4. The thing is the shop
> cans these themselfs (cheaper) so no manufacturer is stated, just
> "FP4 125" Does anybody know anything about this film. For example if
> to measure for shadows or highlights? Does it gain from over- or
> underexp? Tolerance?
>
> Henrik Dahl
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