Ilford XP2 400 36exp - Expired 07/1999

Step into the golden age of 1990s monochrome photography. This is a full-length 36 exposure roll of vintage Ilford XP2 35mm film, expired in July 1999.

Before modern XP2 Super took over, original XP2 was Ilford's flagship chromogenic black and white film. Unlike traditional silver-based B&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.

The Highlights

• Iconic 1990s Chromogenic Emulsion: 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.

• Massive Exposure Latitude: Chromogenic B&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.

• Full-Length 36 Exposures: A complete 36-frame count gives you maximum room to experiment with bracketed exposures and varied lighting across a single project.

• Convenient C-41 Processing: Even though it shoots in black and white, XP2 is developed in standard colour chemistry (C-41). That means you can get it processed at any regular photo lab alongside standard colour film without paying specialized B&W darkroom fees!

Quick Specs

• Format: 35mm / 36 Exposures

• Type: Chromogenic Black & White Negative

• Original Box Speed: ISO 400

• Expiration Date: July 1999 (07/1999)

• Processing: Standard C-41 (Any regular photo lab)

• DX-Coding: Yes (Factory DX-coded canister)

• Best For: Atmospheric B&W portraiture, moody street photography, architectural studies, and experimental lo-fi projects.