{"product_id":"ilford-xp2-400-36exp-expired-07-1999","title":"Ilford XP2 400 36exp - Expired 07\/1999","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the golden age of 1990s monochrome photography. This is a full-length \u003cb\u003e36 exposure\u003c\/b\u003e roll of vintage \u003cb\u003eIlford XP2\u003c\/b\u003e 35mm film, expired in \u003cb\u003eJuly 1999\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore modern XP2 Super took over, original \u003cb\u003eXP2\u003c\/b\u003e was Ilford's flagship chromogenic black and white film. Unlike traditional silver-based B\u0026amp;W films, XP2 uses dye-based C-41 technology—giving it smooth tonal transitions and extreme exposure latitude. Aged for nearly three decades, this roll offers analog enthusiasts, creative portrait shooters, and experimental artists a rare opportunity to capture atmospheric, lo-fi monochrome frames with silky grain and deep vintage shadow contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIconic 1990s Chromogenic Emulsion:\u003c\/b\u003e Ilford XP2 utilizes colour negative (C-41) dye technology to form black-and-white images. This unique chemistry produces smooth, cream-like highlight roll-offs and a distinct grain structure that differs from traditional black and white films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMassive Exposure Latitude:\u003c\/b\u003e Chromogenic B\u0026amp;W film is world-famous for its incredible tolerance to overexposure. Even with 25+ years of natural age-fog, XP2's unique dye layers hold highlight details exceptionally well when fed plenty of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull-Length 36 Exposures:\u003c\/b\u003e A complete 36-frame count gives you maximum room to experiment with bracketed exposures and varied lighting across a single project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConvenient C-41 Processing:\u003c\/b\u003e Even though it shoots in black and white, XP2 is developed in standard colour chemistry (\u003cb\u003eC-41\u003c\/b\u003e). That means you can get it processed at \u003cb\u003eany regular photo lab\u003c\/b\u003e alongside standard colour film without paying specialized B\u0026amp;W darkroom fees!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e 35mm \/ 36 Exposures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Chromogenic Black \u0026amp; White Negative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Box Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e ISO 400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpiration Date:\u003c\/b\u003e July 1999 (07\/1999)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard C-41 (Any regular photo lab)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDX-Coding:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes (Factory DX-coded canister)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest For:\u003c\/b\u003e Atmospheric B\u0026amp;W portraiture, moody street photography, architectural studies, and experimental lo-fi projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Weird Film Club","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54490775355738,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/1414\/6394\/files\/DSC6169.jpg?v=1785596623","url":"https:\/\/weirdfilmclub.uk\/products\/ilford-xp2-400-36exp-expired-07-1999","provider":"Weird Film Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}