Ilford is a British brand founded in 1879 that produces films, papers, and chemicals for black and white photography. Their products are renowned for their high quality, contrast, and ability to produce deep blacks.
Ilford was founded in 1879 by Alfred Harman in Ilford, UK.
In the early 1900s, Ilford introduced its own photographic papers.
During World War II, Ilford was one of the primary suppliers of photographic materials for Britain's Ministry of Defense.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Ilford continued to develop new photographic papers and films.
In the 1980s, Ilford introduced the first variable-contrast photographic papers.
In the 2000s, Ilford became the largest manufacturer of black and white photographic papers in the world.
In 2013, Ilford was acquired by the Harman Technology Group.
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Ilford Delta 100 is a traditional black and white film that produces fine grain, high sharpness, and excellent tonality.
Ilford HP5 Plus is a versatile black and white film that produces deep blacks, excellent detail, and a wide range of tonality.
Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe is a variable-contrast black and white paper that can be used with multigrade filters to produce a wide range of tones.
Ilford Ilfotec DD-X is a liquid black and white film developer that produces fine grain, sharpness, and contrast control.
Ilford Rapid Fixer is a liquid fixer that can be used with both films and papers to complete the development process.
Ilford film is known for its high quality, contrast, and ability to produce deep blacks in black and white photography.
Yes, Ilford still produces a range of black and white films for photographic use.
Ilford HP5 Plus is a versatile black and white film that produces deep blacks and a wide range of tones, while Delta 100 is a traditional black and white film that produces fine grain and high sharpness.
While a darkroom is not strictly necessary, it is recommended for developing Ilford films and papers.
Yes, Ilford films can be developed with a wide range of black and white chemicals, but Ilford recommends using their own Ilfotec and Ilfosol developers for best results.