Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago

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With the rising cost of film, cheaper alternatives to premium stocks are becoming more attractive. My favourite black and white film has been Ilford HP5 for years now. But Ilford also produces Kentmere 400, which is available for 65-75% of the price of HP5. Tune in to see if it holds up, and if shooting Kentmere is much of a compromise.

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►CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro/background
04:43 - Pricing/availability
08:30 - Live chat discussion
12:26 - K400 Samples
18:08 - HP5 comparison
21:16 - K100 comparison
23:15 - Recommendations
24:48 - Live chat discussion
30:30 - more samples
33:10 - Live chat/conclusion