Kentmere 400


pan b&w film stock


ISO 400 — high‑speed black‑and‑white film.

Formats: 35mm (24 & 36 exp), 120, bulk 100ft — confirmed by Harman’s technical sheet.

DX‑coded — 35mm cassettes include DX coding.

Grain: Fine — described as fine grain with good sharpness.

Contrast: Good / medium — broad tonal range with solid contrast.

Exposure latitude: Wide — suitable for beginners and forgiving in varied lighting.

Processing: Standard B&W chemistry — compatible with spiral tanks, deep tanks, and automatic processors.

Base: 0.125mm acetate — from the technical data sheet.

Release date: Kentmere 400 is a long‑standing Ilford/Harman budget B&W stock, with its current documented formulation established in 2019.