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Ilford Pan F Plus 50
Ilford's slowest film for the finest possible grain.
| ISO / Speed | 50 |
| Type | Black & White |
| Process | BW |
| Formats | 35mm · 120 |
| Grain | Ultra-fine |
| Exposure latitude | Moderate |
| Color cast | Neutral，low saturation, high contrast |
| Brand | Ilford |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
Ilford Pan F Plus 50 is a slow, ultra-fine-grain traditional black-and-white film delivering extraordinary sharpness and detail. It is built for bright light and deliberate shooting where maximum image quality is the goal.
Character & look
At ISO 50, Pan F Plus records exceptionally fine grain and biting sharpness with a bright, snappy tonal character and a slight tendency toward higher contrast. It resolves fine detail beautifully, making it a favorite for landscape, architecture and studio work that will be enlarged. Its slow speed demands good light or a tripod, and its latitude is narrower than faster Ilford films, so metering matters. Development should be reasonably prompt after exposure, as Pan F is known to lose density if left undeveloped for long. Rewarded with care, it yields pristine, high-resolution negatives.
Best for
LandscapeArchitectureStudioFine detail
Shooting & development tips
Give it plenty of light and use a tripod; develop within a few weeks of shooting, as latent image retention is weaker than other films. Perceptol or ID-11 tames its contrast beautifully.
FAQ
Why develop Pan F promptly?
Pan F Plus is prone to latent image fading if left exposed but undeveloped for long periods, so it is best processed within a few weeks.