**NEW FILM FROM ILFORD** KENTMERE IN 120 FORMAT! Plus GIVE-AWAY!

[@elijahg8281]

ilford’s currently my favorite film giant, they’re keeping the community and art of film photography alive imo

[@Ilfordphoto]

Thank you :) Not sure how giant we are though!

[@petervanorsouw2858]

@@Ilfordphoto What would I be without Ilford film and Paper 👍

[@620film]

@@Ilfordphoto If you made a small yearly batch of Kentmere 100 in 620 format (same film size as 120, but thinner film spool,) that would be lovely. Hint1 Hint! :)

[@Ilfordphoto]

Thank you so much for this Roger. This kept a smile on our faces all the way through. Great, interesting review and good to see the images turned out well!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks guys!

[@AMTunLimited]

I was JUST COMPLAINING that i really didn't like Arista and was sad Kentmere wasn't in 120, and here you go making my day! This is awesome news!

[@Ilfordphoto]

We are mind readers here :)

[@thedondeluxe6941]

This is great! First Kodak Gold, and now this. Film is alive and well👍

[@steven1000000000]

Ilford's awesome - from film to paper and chemicals. Fantastic to have another budget 120 BW film. All great quality stuff. I've gone through more than one tin of Kentmere 100 and have some more in the freezer. Oh, and that Yashica produces some really nice images ;-)

[@YoYoYo]

Ilford are awesome. Love shooting their films.

[@Ilfordphoto]

Thank you :)

[@luc5798]

@@Ilfordphoto 04/2023: Kentemere in 120 is almost 7€... 30,5m of HP5+ is about 115-120€, about two times the price it was 2-3 years ago... I lovED shooting your films, not anymore, until you lower your indecent prices...

[@Ilfordphoto]

@@luc5798 Hi Luc - Unfortunately as our costs increase we have to pass on some increases to our customers. We're all film shooters ourselves and don't like it when prices go up. The Kentmere films are generally cheaper than the ILFORD brand, have you shot these?

[@johnowen4888]

Excellent news about the release in 120, your review also excellent

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks John, yes it's good news

[@Larpy1933]

Thanks for showing us your work making the prints. I appreciate the work you put into your videos.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Larpy!

[@MrTommyKeys]

I’ve been using Kentmere 135 for quite awhile now, and Ilford HP5 120 they both have served me well so far, Kentmere 120 ? Luv it, I like the fact that film photography is moving in a positive direction. Thank you Ilford. And thank you for all the great you tubing…

[@theoldfilmbloke]

YASHICA flashed up on Left Hand Side -- hope I'm LUCKY I need some 'FRESH FILLUM' for a Change !!

[@davecarrera]

Great news from Ilford and as you say adds confidence in the future of film photography.

[@mrstandfast2212]

Good value 120 film? Excellent news from Ilford - Our Friends in the North.

[@Lemmispeak]

Ah always wanted this in 120 haha ah yes those comments were quite funny the 35mm version was my main film to use when testing cameras and for projects was super fun film

[@seandwyer3598]

I can’t tell you how excited this makes me! For years I have been wishing for Kentmere in 120 format. I do my bulk loading with Kentmere but find that most of my photography these days is in 120 and 4 x 5. Kentmere looks great and pushes like a champ. Hey, Ilford, how about a little 4 x 5 action now?

[@gpholmes3779]

Great work Roger, I will be definitely trying this out. Thank you

[@scottplumer3668]

I Never tried Kentmere because it's always marketed as a "starter" film. After seeing your prints, I really want to try it, especially in my Yashica LM.

[@Ilfordphoto]

We originally launched the Kentmere films and targeted them at students and education as they are more budget friendly but have since found that they've been welcomed by a whole range of photographers.

[@VictorBezrukov]

Absolutely great news. Some time ago I find myself using almost only ilford (Fomapan, Rollei and Bergger are still on my list but much less in use than ilford.) So, to have some additional and not expensive stuff is a bonus. :-) And your results are a great example of the quality of Kentmere.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Victor

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

This is really exciting news absolutely brilliant news really it’s not a new formula but it’s a new format for us medium format photographers

[@martinhennelly2408]

The sub-liminal work is 'Kentmere'...... I saw it and heard it everywhere - well done Ilford and Roger

[@guillermoperezsantos]

Prints using a condenser head like a Besseler 23 give such an amazing grain!!!

[@Resgerr]

It’s the film that gives the grain, the head just magnifies it.

[@petervanorsouw2858]

Going by some of the comments, It's sounding like Kentmere 400 is just the low-fi film that I'm looking for. Good sold emulsion base and gritty grain when you want it. I only shoot 35mm film and sometimes I just want that textured grain look.

[@nanddis]

The curve in 100 between kentmere and fp4 are almost identical. Thanks Roger!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks. Was that your own test?

[@MikeyMopar]

Yashica - Turned out quite nice with that cam. Will consider trying it out next film order for my Rollei. I've just finished shooting for the first time BW (120 TriX 400) and am preparing to develop and make prints on my own thanks to your channel covering everything from start to finish. Very much appreciate the education and entertainment, Roger.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice one Mike. Try-x is an awesome film! Hope it turns out well

[@kzed0]

Nice YASHICA camera you have there! Love your prints too. I've been working on building my darkroom for about 7 months now, I made my first prints in it in the past couple of weeks. Your channel has been one of my major inspirations in making it happen. I'm so excited :) Thanks for your channel, it's great!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Nice one! Hope it all goes well for you

[@lensman5762]

Excellent news. I hope they do it in 4X5 and 5X7 too.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

That would be nice Lensman!

[@lensman5762]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Yes, it would be and Ilford deserve much support in that they stuck by film photographers and carried on producing top class material during the heydays of digital when people like Kodak and Fuji shut shop and Agfa decided that it wasn't worth carrying on.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

@@lensman5762 Very True!!

[@Resgerr]

It’s great news

[@neilabrams9542]

When I heard this, I became so excited, I use Kentmere in my 35mm camera, allways wanted it in 120. It is my favorite film, at least in 35mm. Cant waite to try it out.

[@henrystrickland5958]

I am so happy to hear they are bringing Kentmere to 120 format. I love the 35mm, just bought 2x 10 roll packs last week of ASA100. I do enjoy Ilford films, its excellent to have another film to use in 120.

[@JonnyEnglish-gu1cs]

Definitely going to be getting some of this in 120 !!!

[@TimDobbs]

Yashica .... and I will be using mine to try this too ...

[@qvisionstudios]

Thanks for the review. Don't have a "Yashica" but do have my Dad's old Rollie that I could use the 120 in!

[@epstar83]

Awesome news! Two films I really like a lot! The print of Jess looks fantastic.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Epstar

[@GONZOFAM7]

I just bought 4 rolls of 400 in 35mm to see if would switch from fomapan. All the reviews said it's great film but no 120. Foma quality just wasn't there in 120. Now kentmere in 120 could be the go to. Thanks.

[@peterkay9050]

I can't wait to run some of this through my YASHICA mat. I shot a rebranded 35mm roll and was blown away by it. Fab video as always

[@hans-jurgencorrens268]

The subtle message was either „Hare krishna“ or „Yashica“, Yashica was the most subtle, so I think that‘s it. Thanks Roger!

[@brineb58]

Great results!!! I am excited by it in 120, use it a lot in 35mm!!!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Yes it's a game changer I think Brine for MF shooters on budget. Even if not.

[@ManCalledMif]

Great news ❤🎉 might get myself a TLR medium format camera on eBay and some of this kentmere 120 film

[@erichstocker8358]

I was happy that Illford made this commitment. I actually love Kentmere film quite a bit. My favorite B&W is still Kodak T-max or Illford Delta. However, I use lots of other films and Kentmere is still one of my favorite experimental films.

[@mnoliberal7335]

Not available in the U.S. at this time. I use Kentmere 35mm regularly and just finished a roll today.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It will be soon I am sure

[@NJPurling]

You don't get unwanted scratches on the film as you can with Foma. The 400 is actually 400. Like you I have already used it on 35mm.

[@CiderGuy]

Yes, that’s a very valid point about the Fomapan.

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

Have used the Kentmere 100/400 35mm in the past -- as an economy move, but the results had a nice "mid-century" B&W home-photo feel. Not as full of midtones as early B&W film, but not as "crispy" as the TriX I grew up with. Nice for portraits (even of seagulls!). Can't wait to use the 120 size!

[@Shutternutteruk]

Always great to see new film options - I’m definitely going to give this a try! Oh and YASHICA! 😂

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Changed your name!

[@Shutternutteruk]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss my alter ego! 😂

[@Peter12503]

I vaguely remember reading somewhere that Kentmere film is actually the offcuts of Ilford film batches - they tend to be slightly lower tolerance than mid batch Ilford so the offcuts are rebranded as Kentmere and sold cheaper - by all the accounts the two films are identical so huge thanks to Ilford for passing these cost savings to the consumer - Yashica I believe Roger

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I think thats just a rumour Peter. I can't think how they would manufacture off cuts accurately and faff about with machine costs that has to push the off cuts to one side, re spool etc. It's a budget film with less silver content I believe.

[@Ilfordphoto]

This is definitely not correct. We coat and manufacture the Kentmere films as we do the ILFORD ones. They have their own emulsion etc :)

[@peterr.c.k.8057]

Great news - and great video. Can't wait to try it out myself.

[@Sparky3D]

Love that YASHICA twin lens reflex of yours, I have one as well and I’m looking forward to trying the Kentmere 120 in it.

[@largophoto]

Subliminally ..you are off to India so practice share Krishna ...that said ...the filter lens worked well ...I was using the red one on the Yashica ..,(did you take the filter off for Jess )

[@kieranpicken3696]

Thanks for this Roger, I have seen a few reviews of the new format on KZbin but few are from people who do their own developing or printing. It's really valuable to see how it performs in the darkroom. I have been using Xtol for Kentmere 35mm with really good results btw.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Kieran.

[@davidweiss7411]

Secret word is YASHICA Really glad some new film is hitting the market and I have never used Kentmere so I am anxious to give it a go with my Autocord. I never could really see much difference between budget and pro film. This might be a nice replacement for Utrafine Extreme which I liked when it was available! Wasn't it rumored to be Kentmere?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I had a few rolls of that Ultra once sent to me from the states. I thought the whole package, box, foil, film, felt like Ilford. Who knows.

[@nikcleese6058]

Haha.... Yashica... Sitting in bed replaying and replying small parts the video on my small screen phone... Wife giving me the evils and an elbow because I have the sound on! Love the channel.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

😂😂 apologises to your Wife

[@pault5795]

Ooh I cannot wait to put these through my mamiya M645, will have to see how it compares that 'YASHICA'. Great work as always.

[@stevesmith76]

This is fantastic! Now we need some one to make an all new quality film camera.

[@nicholaswhalley1352]

YASHICA. I will definitely be trying this film out in 120. So nice to have some more film stocks available in medium format.

[@JanneRanta]

Yashica? I thought that was an editing error. I have to give this film a try and put it up against fp4 which is by far my favourite film atm.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I think FP4 will win all day long but that reflects in the price.

[@scottpurdin2452]

Yashica. Had to rewatch, didn't even notice it first time. Had to go over several times to make it out.

[@cliveholland4829]

I need to get a new rear lens group in my “YASHICA “ 124G ( fungus in the cemented lens group unfortunately) and then try this film out . Great video Roger and well done Ilford for bring this film out for the film community.

[@stigofthedump4058]

Great job Roger, really appreciate being able to see what these look like, and you made them look fantastic. My rolls from Ilford arrived yesterday, definitely looking forward to getting out with them to give them a go 👍👍

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cool, enjoy!

[@Dwarvenchef]

I use the original “ Yashica Mat “ and love it. No batteries to worry about.

[@josefbrunnen9126]

Thank you - for your information and these really nice photographs! I am very nosy to try the new film! Best wishes!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thank you! You too!

[@MpenziYako]

Great fun listening and watching your Channel as always and learning a lot. Seems YASHICA is favourite Thanks

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks

[@mickcookson8009]

Looks good Roger, I like the tones, will have to try some.

[@Dr.GeoDave]

Really happy to see it.

[@Analogbrain]

Nice video and pictures, and a good tip, Roger! I'll try it out!

[@jsollowsphotography]

Great news Im a long time Ilford photographer but never tried their Kentmere films. I will be doing that. I have a YASHICA A that will be perfect.

[@Murgoh]

I have a few rolls of 100 in the fridge, looking forward to trying it. I have shot Kentmere in 35mm before and I liked it so I have high hopes for the 120.

[@tylerhuttosmith]

Great vid! Working on getting my darkroom setup after Christmas! Love to shoot on all my film cameras, but y YASHICA 8-t is my favorite cine camera

[@danem2215]

I was a disappointed in my first go at Kentmere 400. The negs looked sharp and clean, but the grain on prints was just too distracting. But for the price I could see myself using it in gritty street or industrial situations. Over the moon to see it in 120 format, can't wait to try it - perhaps in a Yashica? PS: Rog, check your PO box. I sent you something a while back.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks Dane. I got a email today so something is there which I will get next week mate. Yeah I had grainy results with it once. I think Rodinal was the culprit

[@gordkempton7961]

Yashica! Another great video, I actually really liked the seagull shot. Just a fun walk about shot, makes me want to get out to Lake Ontario tomorrow to shoot gulls. Inspiring. Cheers, Gord

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Cheers Gord

[@m00dawg]

Yashica! I've never tried Kentmere (knowingly anyway) so this is very exciting! Lovely results as always Roger!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Hey Tim!

[@m00dawg]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Cheers Roger! Thanks for the vid! I only saw Yashica once haha but it confused me greatly when I did until I got to the end ;)

[@jhenline7813]

Great video as always Roger. Good news re the kentmere in 120 and the photo of Jess is superb. The word is Yashica.

[@analogshooter]

Would like to test those two films with Xtol, HC110 and Rodinal developers to see the difference in the grain.

[@jameslane3846]

How about 510 Pyro? 👀

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

LOL

[@rick-fstop-lewis]

A Yashica TLR is on my wish list.... of course. Nice shots, as always. Just developed 3 rolls of my son's wedding I wasn't the photographer for it though...I vowed NEVER another wedding...ROFL Waiting for B&H to get their order for the 120 Kentmore.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Hope they can out well for you and your family

[@justindavisphotography]

You talking to yourself / twin was perfect. Nice work!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

😂

[@NuttakitSuk]

I can't wait to use this film and if it turns out well, it could be my favorite film.

[@chrissybabyist]

This makes me so happy!!

[@baldietb]

Great to see you've gone back to the normal format video we all enjoy! (Video, how old am I, nothing else sounded right 😊) I bought my first TLR a few months back and toy'd with the YASHICA 😉 but ended up purchasing a Minolta Autocord, definitely my favourite camera yet! Keep up the great work!

[@marknicholson5293]

Great to be able to put Kentmere in a YASHICA 😉 twin lens reflex camera.

[@robhosailor]

I like both of them but I prefer 400... Great presentation again - thank you for sharing!

[@CiderGuy]

Yashica This is fantastic news for 120 shooters! Due to all the price increases the past few years I’ve switched over to using Kentmere films in 35mm and they’re brilliant in my view. Used a lot of 100 for a project I’ve been doing the past year and I’m well impressed. I ve also been pushing 400 to 800 & using that for Street stuff too and again I’m very happy. No way will I pay £12+ for a roll of Kodak Tri-X, not a chance the amount of film I get through! 😛 For 120 I’ve switched to Fomapan 100/200 in Rodinal 1:50 which I love but now we have Kentmere 120 I’ll have another film to switch it up with and feed my Super Ikonta. This announcement has really cheered me up today so many thanks for your (as per usual) great review & prints Roger. Much appreciated. 😀👍

[@lensman5762]

Kodak pricing in the UK is absolutely ridiculous. £52.00. For 10 sheets of THE or TMY2.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It is! I went back over my records for buying film and back in 2015 ish Tri-X was £5.99

[@CiderGuy]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss Yes, around about that time I remember Calumet (now taken over by Wex) had pretty much ALL their Kodak/Ilford 35mm films priced at £5 a roll. I know Ilford have put their prices up a bit too but still don’t fully understand how Kodak can justify the prices they are charging when a roll of Tri-X 35mm is almost double the price of HP5+ ?? 🤷‍♂️

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

@@CiderGuy So... 2017 Tri-X was £5.99. FP4 was £5.49. FP4 is now £8.29 and Tri-x is £11.29

[@CiderGuy]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss FP4 in 35mm just £6 a roll if you buy in 10’s from Ffordes or a mere £5.15 for 120 😁👍

[@bobarnold3634]

Thanks for all your videos! YASHICA

[@MrLen93]

YASHICA - thanks for the video and thanks ilford for getting this stock out in medium format

[@scottjambor4601]

As a casual shooter new film budget film is great, especially coming from Ilford.

[@timwalker6790]

yashica - a great camera for some great films. Thanks for this super quick review. Can’t wait to get a few rolls in mine!

[@npetrie]

YASHICA has some iconic TLRs - one day I hope to own one. I do have a YASHICA X-3 though, which is one of my favorite 35mm SLRs....YASHICA :)

[@homerjrules]

I love the YASHICA cameras! I have numerous YASHICA cameras! I would love to get my hands on a YASHICA Mat 124 someday before the prices get even more out of hand!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Did you mean Yashica?

[@homerjrules]

@@ShootFilmLikeaBoss yes, Yashica. I just have to scream when I say it. Lol!

[@srfurley]

This is interesting. First Gold 200 from Kodak and now both of the Kentmeres from Harman, three non-professional films previously only available in 35 mm now also being made in 120.

[@seandwyer3598]

And now I just placed a pre-order for two rolls of each!

[@Jennifer_Prentice]

Its funny but I have never shot black and white on my medium format camera .. Now when I do shoot black and white so far all I have shot has been Ilford HP5 in 35 mm. I always found its a bit grainy so I will keep my eyes out for this and maybe give it a try sometime . Thanks :)

[@IkontaRacconta]

WOW! now I'm greedy!!

[@jonglass]

I'm actually kind of ticked. Just last week, I bought Kentmere for my 35 mm camera, and was bummed it wasn't available in 120, so I bought Delta 100 instead. And now, today, they announce Kentmere in 120! Yashica is the best ;-)

[@elitorres9827]

Love your vids, I’m so far behind in film photography.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Just takes a spark to get back up

[@muharremaltintas]

Having information that, Ilford has starting to produce Kentmere 100 and 400 120 roll film. And your results with them are wonderful. And your YASHICA camera is gorgius. Greetings from Istanbul.

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

Thanks 👍

[@tedcrosby9361]

I hope this doesn’t make photographers switch from buying HP5. Maybe Ilford are hoping to compete with Fomapan by bringing out this film in 120 ?

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

I doubt it will Ted. FP4 and HP5 are outstanding favourites amongst many

[@baxtermarrison5361]

I think this is one I may try out. I tend to go for HP5 and Kodak's TMY, so perhaps the 100 to force me away from the familiar 400. Although, 100 in the UK is always a brave choice, ha ha.

[@odukar2315]

Thx; I will try when the Kentmere will be available in Germany.

[@MrPeetersmark]

That’s awesome that kentmere is now available on 120. That’s great!!!! YASHICA

[@rbelfry2007]

Looking forward to trying it out.

[@qnetx]

Yashica. Also one of my favorite TLR cameras.

[@maltemalone5444]

Looking forward to try this out!

[@maltemalone5444]

and also 'Yashika' ?

[@ScottOSmith]

YASHICA. Thanks for the review, looking forward to shooting it.

[@amosk24]

Great job, Boss. I'm glad you got to include the Buddha head again 🙂 Yashica!

[@ShootFilmLikeaBoss]

It's a pen pot when it's not working on the channel