Kentmere 100 & 400 in 120 format

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Thank you very much Harman. I have used the 35mm versions and liked them so this will be a great addition.
 

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ant! said:
Many cameras from the 70s still work fine, if you want to keep them alive get a CLA (even though buying another used one is currently often still cheaper).
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The replacement one you'll buy in lieu of servicing the one you already have will often need a CLA too, so it can be a zero sum game.
 

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"what's the point when no medium format cameras are being made?"

Well...there must be several million functional medium format cameras out there. I own at least 20 myself. And given that most of mine are rather vintage, Kentmere may well end up replacing Fomapan as my film of choice except when I'm photographing gigs, light shows and fireworks.

But it's not just me. There is clearly a demand for a cheaper option in medium format B&W film. Many shops simply don't stock Foma and in the UK at least have concentrated on HP5 and FP4 in 120. Now I bet they'll stock Ketnmere too. The days of £2 rolls of 120 film are over, but there *is* now another relatively cheap option.
 

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I look forward to comparing Kentmere with my favourite FP4+
 

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For those wondering about the difference between Kentmere films and the more expensive Ilford films, this exchange was posted on Ilford's Instagram feed today. No mention of differences in the anti-halation layer...

 

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logan2z said:
For those wondering about the difference between Kentmere films and the more expensive Ilford films, this exchange was posted on Ilford's Instagram feed today. No mention of differences in the anti-halation layer...

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This agree with my experience. With everything else being the same (developer, camera, lens, light conditions) Kentmere was more contrasty (Kentmere 400 vs HP5+ and Kentmere 100 vs FP4+). Also, HP5+ gave better push results vs Kentmere 400. Never pushed Kentmere 100 so not sure on that.
 

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I will still get a couple of Fomapan since I like it but not as much as I expected.

Marcelo
 

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paulbarden said:
One factor: the price of film in 2022, and Ilford's projected costs going forward. They NEED to have a less expensive option in 120.
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I would be interested in their making 70mm 100' bulk rolls, as I and other shooters with 70mm backs would like another choice, with HP5 PLUS costing about $250 U.S for just 50', these days.

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I have just received an email from Ilford announcing that Kentmere 100 and 400 films are now available in 120 sizes.
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How about that excitement? How many new threads have been started today over Ilford's film announcement? Would that happen if Fuji announced a new sensor ?? Film lives!
 

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Really happy about this announcement. I'll be ordering a brick of each for my senior photo students. I stopped teaching them about medium format photography due to cost, but Kentmere is affordable.
 

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GregY said:
I'd prefer 220 if the truth be told, preferably Tri-X or TMY-2
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I do have a 220 holder for my RB, so I might try it... But for my students? I would have to prep all that film for them... I already do that with 35.. and that is a LOT of work!
 

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Agulliver said:
"what's the point when no medium format cameras are being made?"

Well...there must be several million functional medium format cameras out there. option.
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Correct:
As market research about the camera market (new and used) is part of my job, I can ensure you there are millions of functional medium format cameras out there.
Too much of them are still sitting unused in cupboards. We don't have a medium format camera shortage that would limit demand for 120 film significantly.

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Henning
 

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The FPP store is selling them at an introductory price of $4.99 a roll. Bought a couple of rolls of each emulsion. This is really good news.
 

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Well, it's about time. Kentmere 100 and 400 is now coming in 120. This is good news for many bargain hunters that want an excellent film in 120 for a reasonable price. Thank you, Ilford!
 

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Threads combined.
 

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well, there was some mention the other day that Ilford was planning an announcement, this one will be good news for many folks here.
 
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And another one joins the fold.
I think we may be heading for a record!
For clarity, well we appreciate it if people check first, we don't mind it if in an excess of enthusiasm about some good news, people start another thread on the same subject.
 

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I think this is wonderful news, the most interesting part of their media release for me, was this single sentence:

"In our recent Global Film Users Survey, 75% of the the 8600+ respondents used 120 format so there are a lot of medium format photographers out there."
 
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