Ilford XP2 Super 400 35mm

Finally got around to trying this with a contrasty street scene, and the way it handled the deep shadows while keeping the highlights clean really impressed me. The fine grain is noticeable even in 35mm, which is exactly what I wanted for scanning.

I've been shooting this in bright sunlight and the wide subject brightness range really handles shadows without losing highlight detail. The film is fast enough for indoor candids too, which makes it a versatile option for my daily carry.

Shot a whole roll at a friend's wedding with wildly mixed indoor and outdoor lighting, and this handled the contrast better than any other black and white film I've used. The fine grain is genuinely impressive for a 400 speed, even in the shadowy reception shots. Developed at a lab that pushes it wi