Kentmere Pan 200 35mm Black & White 135 Film

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Kentmere Pan 200 35mm Black & White 135 Film

Kentmere Pan 200 is a versatile, medium-speed black & white film with an ISO rating of 200, ideal for everyday photography across a range of subjects and lighting conditions. It delivers fine grain, pleasing contrast, and reliable sharpness, making it a solid all-rounder for both new and experienced film photographers. Manufactured in the UK by Harman Technology, the same company behind ILFORD PHOTO, Kentmere films benefit from the same trusted production standards, just at a lower cost. With excellent value and dependable performance, its a great choice for students, beginners, or anyone looking to shoot black & white on a budget.

The Perfect Film For

• Students and photography beginners – easy to work with and affordable, making it ideal for learning and experimenting.
• Street, travel, and everyday shooters – ISO 200 offers a nice balance for a range of lighting conditions.
• Fans of ILFORD FP4 or HP5 – Kentmere offers a similar look at a lower price point, though with slightly reduced performance.

Key Features

• Medium-speed ISO 200 black & white film
• Fine grain and good sharpness
• Enhanced contrast compared to Kentmere Pan 100 and 400
• Broad tonal range with clean shadows and bright highlights
• Manufactured by Harman Technology, makers of ILFORD PHOTO films
• Produced using the same high-quality processes as ILFORD films and papers
• Lower cost alternative to FP4 / HP5 (with slightly reduced performance)
• Black & white film suitable for standard processing
• Available in 24 or 36 exposure rolls
• Also available in 35mm bulk lengths and 120 format (sold separately)

TFCs Verdict:

Kentmere Pan 200 is an excellent entry point into black & white photography, offering great value without cutting corners on quality. While it doesnt quite match the depth and richness of FP4 or HP5 due to less silver content, it still delivers sharp, contrasty images with a classic monochrome feel. If youre learning the ropes, shooting on a budget, or just want a dependable film to keep in your camera, Pan 200 is an easy recommendation.

For more info on Kentmere Pan 200 film, please refer to the Kentmere Pan 200 Technical Data Sheet

MPN (24 Exposure): 6015077
MPN (36 Exposure): 6015055