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ILFORD XP2, a B&W film with C-41 (color) processing

Using C-41 color development for a B&W film seems like a stupid idea, but it's not, and here's why...

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Raf Lopes
Apr 06, 2025
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The thing is: I already process color film at home. My C-41 setup is dialed in. Temperature control, agitation, storage, everything works. I know C-41 is way more complicated than black and white, but I’ve got it figured out and removed all the blockers. And since I’m already running it, I can throw XP2 in the tank with my color rolls. That alone makes …

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