dshfoto
Well-known
Anyone used Ketmere 400 ISO B&W film, being sold by Freestyle?
Any opinions on how it compares to Tri-X or Neopan 400?
Any opinions on how it compares to Tri-X or Neopan 400?
cmdrzed
wallflower
I have been curious about this film as well. Hopefully someone will chime in. 
-doomed-
film is exciting
I also wonder about this film as the price is tempting .
btgc
Veteran
Should I add I have noted this film, not being brave enough to jump on?
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
Somebody please buy this film!
3 Olives
Established
I agree! I doubt you will be disappointed at that price.
emraphoto
Veteran
50 rolls on the way...
Ronald_H
Don't call me Ron
If it is cheap why not buy & try it? As good a reason to go out shooting as any!
Recently bought some Fomapan 100. Cheap. Great results!
Back in the day when cassettes were popular, I tried every conceivable brand and type (instead of sticking to Maxell XL-II which was great and consistent). It somehow was more fun. Likewise I could stick to Superia 400 and HP5+, but why not try something different?
Recently bought some Fomapan 100. Cheap. Great results!
Back in the day when cassettes were popular, I tried every conceivable brand and type (instead of sticking to Maxell XL-II which was great and consistent). It somehow was more fun. Likewise I could stick to Superia 400 and HP5+, but why not try something different?
ChrisPlatt
Thread Killer
I too have been waiting for some reviews of this film.
FWIW B&H sells it at an even lower price than Freestyle.
Chris
FWIW B&H sells it at an even lower price than Freestyle.
Chris
emraphoto
Veteran
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Mcary
Well-known
Do you have any HP-5 that you can compare it with? Since Kentmere Photographic and Ilford Photo are both owned by Harman Techology. I wonder how these films compare to each other.
emraphoto
Veteran
Hi Mike,
I don't have much experience with much of the ilford line-up. Haven't shot much in the way of HP5 so you would have to rely on the input of someone else. I do know that the kentmere is indeed a Harman product though from my reading it apparently is a new recipe.
I don't have much experience with much of the ilford line-up. Haven't shot much in the way of HP5 so you would have to rely on the input of someone else. I do know that the kentmere is indeed a Harman product though from my reading it apparently is a new recipe.
emraphoto
Veteran
more of the kentmere folks. souped in d-76.
click on the links for large images.
http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=25864&full=1
http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=25865&full=1
http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=25866&full=1
click on the links for large images.
http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=25864&full=1
http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=25865&full=1
http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=25866&full=1
Pablito
coco frío
looks like hp5+ grain
at least as far as you can tell from a scan on the internets.
at least as far as you can tell from a scan on the internets.
benmacphoto
Well-known
I think it is repackaged Hp5, if I'm not mistaken.
kxl
Social Documentary
I think you might be mistaken. While Ilford acquired Kentmere about 2 years ago, Simon Galley (a Director at Ilford) has stated categorically that Ilford does NOT rebadge film, even their own. He further stated that Kentmere 100 and 400 are BRAND NEW film.
Besides, a quick check of the massive dev chart shows different dev times for Kentmere 400 and HP5+.
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benmacphoto
Well-known
Ahhh, I thought it was because of Ilford owning Kentmere.
I do want to try this film out sometime, and its good to hear its brand new film.
I do want to try this film out sometime, and its good to hear its brand new film.
Seele
Anachronistic modernist
I am very doubtful of Harman would want to establish new film manufacturing facilities at the Kentmere works, as Kentmere has always been a paper manufacturer. But as Harman owns both Ilford and Kentmere brands there is nothing to stop them from selling Ilford-made films under whatever label they want, as long as they own the label.
Some time ago Ilford had two "second label" films, Pan400 and Pan100, sold in selected markets at lower prices than the HP5 and FP4 equivalences. They were actually the same films, but cut from the edges of the big rolls coming out of the coating machines, as the middle bit of each roll is of more consistant quality, and sold as regular HP5 and FP4. I am speculating, of course, but the Kentmere films might be like the Pan400 and Pan100.
Some time ago Ilford had two "second label" films, Pan400 and Pan100, sold in selected markets at lower prices than the HP5 and FP4 equivalences. They were actually the same films, but cut from the edges of the big rolls coming out of the coating machines, as the middle bit of each roll is of more consistant quality, and sold as regular HP5 and FP4. I am speculating, of course, but the Kentmere films might be like the Pan400 and Pan100.