Ilford just made Delta 400 even better – but this sharper black-and-white 35mm film won’t be around for long
Ilford’s limited-edition Delta 400 could be a glimpse at the future of its black-and-white film
Ilford has introduced a limited-edition, all-black packaging version of its popular black-and-white 35mm film, Delta 400 Professional. The new cassette and carton design looks more dramatic than the standard roll. However, the real improvement lies within the film itself. Ilford has coated the film onto a clearer roll-film base with anti-halation protection, enhancing dynamic range, shadow detail, scanning performance, halation control, and overall sharpness.
Despite the subtle changes, the film retains its original ISO 400 speed, familiar characteristics, and processing times. This limited edition Delta 400 Professional is priced the same as the standard version, but quantities are expected to be limited. The company is testing the response to gauge interest in producing the film again in the future, potentially at a higher cost. For black-and-white photographers, this new edition offers a genuinely different film experience.
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