Ilford XP2 Super 400 - 35mm 24Exp

The fine grain really holds up in harsh midday sun, which is exactly where this film shines. I pushed it through a roll with mostly backlit subjects and the wide brightness range came out smooth, no blown highlights. Processing at a regular lab was hassle-free too.

I’ve been shooting this roll in mixed lighting and the fine grain really holds up—even in those high-contrast scenes it handled the shadows and highlights beautifully. The 24 exposures are perfect for when I’m testing a new camera without committing to a full 36-frame roll.

I’ve been using this 400-speed film for street shots in mixed lighting, and it handles the contrast beautifully without losing shadow detail. The fine grain is a real bonus for such a versatile black-and-white stock.