Ilford Pan F Plus 50
p.1 #1Ilford Pan F Plus 50
Hello. Getting back into film photography. I shot some Pan F about...oh... 40 something years ago and remember it looking quite nice and very much to my liking for fine grain and a lot of contrast.
I am wondering if anyone still shoots this film, what do you develop it in? Some examples would be most appreciated.
I am wondering if anyone still shoots this film, what do you develop it in? Some examples would be most appreciated.
Feb 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
p.1 #2Ilford Pan F Plus 50
It's a nice film. Blue Moon Camera has a useful review here with sample photos: https://bluemooncameracodex.com/film-fridays/ffpanf
I have mostly developed it with Rodinal at 1:100 using the semi-stand approach (1 minute of gentle agitation to start, let it sit, three gentle agitations at the 30 minute mark, let it sit again and pour out the developer at 1 hour). I like how it looks; I've tried a couple of other developers as well and next time I'll try 510 Pyro. I've shot it in 35mm and 120.
Here are two examples developed in Rodinal, semi-stand:
Spring breakup by Brad Hurley, on Flickr
Cedar and ice by Brad Hurley, on Flickr
I have mostly developed it with Rodinal at 1:100 using the semi-stand approach (1 minute of gentle agitation to start, let it sit, three gentle agitations at the 30 minute mark, let it sit again and pour out the developer at 1 hour). I like how it looks; I've tried a couple of other developers as well and next time I'll try 510 Pyro. I've shot it in 35mm and 120.
Here are two examples developed in Rodinal, semi-stand:
Spring breakup by Brad Hurley, on FlickrCedar and ice by Brad Hurley, on FlickrFeb 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
p.1 #3Ilford Pan F Plus 50
Pan F+ is still my favorite b&w film, even though I don't shoot it as often as I used to. These are all 120 processed by my local lab, they told me they use D-76. I probably used a red filter on all of these except the bridge.
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Feb 17, 2026 at 07:35 PM
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p.1 #6Ilford Pan F Plus 50
There are so many good black and white film stocks! I haven't shot Pan F in a few years, but I agree with what other have said...it works really well with Rodinal.
Dad by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Nikon F2, Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 ai-s, Ilford Pan F+, Rodinal 1:100
Mona by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Nikon F2, Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 ai-s, Ilford Pan F+, Rodinal 1:100
Jenny by Jim Fischer, on Flickr
Nikon F2, Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 P, Ilford Pan F+, Rodinal 1:50
Dad by Jim Fischer, on FlickrNikon F2, Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 ai-s, Ilford Pan F+, Rodinal 1:100
Mona by Jim Fischer, on FlickrNikon F2, Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 ai-s, Ilford Pan F+, Rodinal 1:100
Jenny by Jim Fischer, on FlickrNikon F2, Nikkor 55mm f/3.5 P, Ilford Pan F+, Rodinal 1:50
Feb 18, 2026 at 09:49 AM
p.1 #7Ilford Pan F Plus 50
It's a good one, slow but very low grain and excellent detail. If you like it, I'd also recommend checking out Adox Scala 50 or HR 50, or Aviphot 80.
Feb 18, 2026 at 08:25 PM
p.1 #8Ilford Pan F Plus 50
OregonSun wrote:
Pan F+ is still my favorite b&w film, even though I don't shoot it as often as I used to. These are all 120 processed by my local lab, they told me they use D-76. I probably used a red filter on all of these except the bridge.
https://live.staticflickr.com/940/43957533561_7ba388a355_o.jpg
Where is this waterfall? It looks like the land time forgot!
Pan F+ is still my favorite b&w film, even though I don't shoot it as often as I used to. These are all 120 processed by my local lab, they told me they use D-76. I probably used a red filter on all of these except the bridge.
https://live.staticflickr.com/940/43957533561_7ba388a355_o.jpg
Where is this waterfall? It looks like the land time forgot!
Feb 19, 2026 at 08:19 AM
p.1 #9Ilford Pan F Plus 50
KankRat wrote:
OregonSun wrote
Pan F+ is still my favorite b&w film, even though I don't shoot it as often as I used to. These are all 120 processed by my local lab, they told me they use D-76. I probably used a red filter on all of these except the bridge.https://live.staticflickr.com/940/43957533561_7ba388a355_o.jpg
That is Abiqua falls, near Silverton Oregon.
Feb 19, 2026 at 10:10 AM