HARMAN technology Limited

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

A HIGH SPEED BLACK AND WHITE CAMERA FILM

KENTMERE PAN 400 is a high speed black and white camera film which is suitable for all aspects of
general purpose photography and is capable of generating sharp, fine grain, high quality images. It is
particularly suitable for working with action shoots and available light situations.

KENTMERE PAN 400 film is coated on 0.125mm/5-mil acetate base and is available in 135 cassettes, 35mm
bulk lengths of 30.5 metres (100ft) or 120 Roll film format. KENTMERE PAN 400 35mm film is supplied in 24
or 36 exp DX coded cassettes, suitable for all 35mm cameras. Roll film is available in 120 lengths and is edge
numbered 1 to 19.

EXPOSURE RATING
KENTMERE PAN 400 has a speed rating of ISO 400/27º to daylight. The ISO speed rating was measured
using ILFORD ID-11 developer at 20ºC/68ºF with intermittent agitation in a spiral tank.

FILTER FACTORS
KENTMERE PAN 400 film may be used with all types of filters (e.g. colour, polarising and neutral density filters)
in the usual way. Follow the instructions given by the filter manufacturer.
The exposure increase in daylight may vary with the angle of the sun and the time of day. In the late afternoon
or the winter months, when daylight contains more red light, green and blue filters may need slightly more
exposure than usual.
Cameras with through-the-lens metering will usually adjust the exposure automatically when using filters. With
some automatic exposure cameras, the correction given for deep red and orange filters can produce negatives
under exposed by as much as 1½ stops.

MAKING LONG EXPOSURES

For exposures between 1 and 1/10 000 second, no
adjustments are needed for reciprocity law failure.

When exposures longer than 1 second are given,

KENTMERE PAN 400, along with other films, needs to
be given more exposure than indicated by a meter. Use
the graph to calculate the increased exposure time which
should be given once the metered time is known.

The graph is based on the formulae Ta = Tm1.30

Ta = Adjusted Time
Tm = Metered Time

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DEVELOPMENT TIMES
The table below gives development times for both manual and machine processing KENTMERE PAN 400.
These times will produce negatives of average contrast suitable for printing in all enlargers. The development
times are intended as a guide and may be altered if a different result is needed.
For manual processing in spiral tanks and deep tanks, the development times are based on intermittent
agitation. Where continuous agitation is used for manual processing (as in a dish/tray or with some types of
developing tank), reduce these times by up to 15%. For use in rotary processors without a pre-rinse, reduce the
spiral tank development times by up to15%. A pre-rinse is not recommended as it can lead to uneven
processing.

Meter setting (EI)

ILFORD developer Dilution
320/26 400/27 800/30

Spiral tank, deep tank, dip and dunk machines (min:sec @ 20°C/68°F)
ILFOTEC DD-X 1+4 - 11:30 13:00
ILFOSOL 3 1+9 - 6:30 15
1+14 - 11:00 25
ILFOTEC HC 1+15 - 4:30 6:30
1+31 - 8:00 12:30
ILFOTEC LC29 1+9 - 4:30 6:30
1+19 - 8:00 12:30
1+29 - 11:00 -
ID-11 stock - 9:30 13:00
1+1 - 16:30 20:30
1+3 - 25:30 -
MICROPHEN stock - 8:00 10:00
1+1 - 15:00 19:00
1+3 - - -
PERCEPTOL stock - - -
1+1 23:00 - -
1+3 - - -
Non-ILFORD Developers (20°C/68°F)
Kodak D-76 Stock - 9:30 12:30
1+1 - 14:00 17:00
1+3 - 28:00 -

Dip and dunk machines (24°C/75°F)

ILFOTEC DD 1+4 - 9:00 13:00

ILFOLAB FP40, roller transport and short leader machines (26°C/79°F)

ILFOTEC RT RAPID 1+1+2 1:15 1:35
1+1+5 1:25 2:00

Note. Development times may need adjusting to suit individual processing systems and working practices. If an
established system is producing good results, adjust the recommended development times until the desired
contrast level is obtained. Development times for some other manufacturers’ developers are included for your
convenience and are only a general guide. Other manufacturers can and do change their product
specifications from time to time, and the development times may change as a result.

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Processing at Different Temperatures

KENTMERE PAN 400 film can be processed over a range of temperatures. Development times at temperatures
other than 20°C/68°F may be calculated from the charts below. For example, if 4 minutes at 20°C/68°F is
recommended, the time at 23°C/73°F will be 3 min and the time at 16°C/61°F will be 6 min.

PROCESSING
KENTMERE PAN 400 can be processed in all types of processing equipment including spiral tanks, rotary
processors, dishes/trays, deep tanks and automatic processors. Standard capacity figures and replenishment
rates can be maintained. KENTMERE PAN 400 is very robust in processing and will tolerate less than ideal
processing conditions. Also, it will not contaminate the processing chemicals.

Safelight recommendations
Handle KENTMERE PAN 400 film in total darkness.

Agitation
Intermittent agitation is recommended for use in spiral tanks and deep tanks. With spiral tanks, invert the tank
four times during the first 10 seconds, then invert the tank four times again during the first 10 seconds of each
further minute. Otherwise, follow the recommendations given by the processing equipment manufacturer.

Stop, fix, wash and rinse

For best results it is recommended that all process solutions are kept at the same temperature or at least within
5ºC (9ºF) of the developer temperature.

Stop Bath
After development the film can be rinsed in
water, but we recommend that an acid stop ILFORD ILFOSTOP
bath is used such as ILFORD ILFOSTOP (with
indicator dye). ILFOSTOP is also Dilution 1+19
recommended for all machine processing
applications. When tanks or dishes (trays) of Temperature Range 18–24ºC (64–75ºF)
process solutions are in use a stop bath
immediately stops development and reduces Time (sec) at 20ºC (68ºF) 10-30
carry over of excess developer into the fixer
bath. This helps to maintain the activity and Capacity (films per litre,
15x (135-36)
prolong the life of the fixer solution. unreplenished)

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Fix
The recommended fixers are ILFORD RAPID ILFORD RAPID OR HYPAM FIXERS
FIXER or ILFORD HYPAM FIXER.
Dilution 1+4
Wash
Wash the films in running water for 5–10 Temperature Range 18–24ºC (64–75ºF)
minutes at a temperature within 5ºC (9ºF) of
the process temperature. Or see note below Time (mins) at 20ºC (68ºF) 2-5
for greater economy when using spiral tanks.
Capacity (films per litre,
24x (135-36)
unreplenished)

Note: For spiral tank use, the following method of washing is recommended. This method of washing is faster,
uses less water yet still gives negatives suitable for long term storage.
After fixing, fill the spiral tank with water at the same temperature, +/– 5ºC (9ºF), as the processing solutions
and invert it five times. Drain the water away and refill. Invert the tank ten times. Once more drain the water
away and refill. Finally, invert the tank twenty times and drain the water away.

Rinse
For a final rinse use ILFORD ILFOTOL wetting agent added to water, it helps the film to dry rapidly and evenly.
Start by using 5ml per litre of rinse water (1+200), however the amount of ILFOTOL used may need some
adjustment depending on the local water quality and drying method. Too little or too much wetting agent can
lead to uneven drying. Remove excess rinse solution from the film before drying.

Drying
To avoid drying marks, use a clean squeegee or chamois cloth to wipe KENTMERE PAN 400 film before
hanging it to dry. Dry KENTMERE PAN 400 at 30–40°C/86-104°F in a drying cabinet or at room temperature
in a clean dust-free area.

STORAGE
For immediate use, store KENTMERE PAN 400 in a cool (10–20°C/50-68°F), dry place in its original
packaging.
KENTMERE PAN 400 may be stored in a fridge/freezer but allow plenty of time for the film to acclimatise prior
to use.

Exposed film
Once exposed, process KENTMERE PAN 400 as soon as practical.
Exposed films should always be stored in cool, dry conditions - as recommended above.

Negatives
Store processed negatives in a cool (10–20°C/50-68°F), dry place, in the dark. Suitable storage sleeves
include those made of cellulose triacetate, Mylar, paper (pH6.5–7.5) or inert polyester.

A wide range of fact sheets are available which describe and give guidance on using our products.
Some products in this fact sheet might not be available in your country.

HARMAN technology Limited, Ilford Way, Mobberley,

Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 7JL, England
www.ilfordphoto.com

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