Description
Ilford Delta 400 35mm Film 36 Exposures
Ilford Delta 400 35mm is a film with impressively sharp detail and very minimal grain. It’s known for its wide tonal range that retains subtlety and detail. It is a high-speed film with an ISO of 400. This makes it a great all-round option, perfect for changing light conditions.
Originally released in the early 1990’s, the Ilford Delta film range is a comparatively new film stock. Delta films are what is known as a T-grain film. (Other T-grain films include Kodak T-Max and Fuji Acros). In theory, T-grain films should provide sharper images and finer grain compared to a conventional-grain film of the same ISO. Additionally, you should see clearer, crisper tones too. So, for example, Delta 400 should be sharper and have a finer grain than HP5 400.
Exposure Latitude
The downside is that Delta 400 has a relatively small exposure latitude when compared to other films. So you have to be more accurate with your exposure than you might otherwise need to be when using other films.
Despite its quality, Delta 400 is often overlooked because of the popularity of its close relative Ilford HP5 400. But it is the ideal choice for those that love detail in their images. So, for the small extra cost, it might be worth upgrading to Delta 400 next time you restock.
Ilford Delta 400 is available in 35mm and 120.
Not for you? Why not have a look at the other Ilford films we stock.
This Is How You Shoot Ilford Delta 400
Want to see some of the different ways you can use Ilford Delta 400? We have put together some of our favourite Delta 400 shots by our customers – you can see them here.
Want to see more? Read our Ilford Delta Film Review, then check our 120 Film Review.
Guide To Film Photography
And, if you’re new to analogue photography, check out our Beginners Guide To Film Photography. It’s a great starting point when you first get into shooting film. Everything you need to know, from choosing a film camera to developing your own film at home.
Which Is The Best Film To Choose?
Have you just got hold of a film camera and are not sure where to start. We have lots of films to choose from, but you might be wondering which is the best one for you? Then read our guide Choose Your Film. It will give you a good starting point and a clear idea of what the different films do.
Parallax Photographic Coop –
Delta 400 has impressively sharp detail and very minimal grain. Although you can lose some detail in the extra highlights. For the small extra cost, it might be worth upgrading your HP5 to a roll of Delta 400 for that extra quality.
naxxfish –
HP5+400 is to Tri-X 400 as Delta 400 is to Tmax 400. This film is super sharp and crisp and has a very fine grain for a 400 ISO film. If you’re developing it yourself, consider the Ilfotec DD-X (which is specifically designed for this emulsion). The tones are very even (and linear), and it lends itself extremely well to scanning as you lose no detail whatsoever. I find when printing from it using multigrade paper, I end up using a higher contrast than I might normally with, say HP5+.
As mentioned in the description, it does not respond to incorrect exposures very well , so not ideal in a camera with limited control over the exposure (say, a Olympus Trip 35 … that did NOT work out well).