Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Ilford
- Film
- FP3
- Speed
- 64/125
- Process
- B&W
- Formats
- 135, 127, 120, 620, 116, 616, 828, sheet film
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- UK
- Status
- Discontinued — replaced by FP4
Character & history#
General purpose panchromatic film. Originally 64 ASA, changed to 125 ASA in 1960.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 64#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/60 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | 1/2500 s | 1/640 s | 1/160 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | 1/1250 s | 1/320 s | 1/80 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | 1/2500 s | 1/640 s | 1/160 s | 1/40 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | 1/1250 s | 1/320 s | 1/80 s | 1/20 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/640 s | 1/160 s | 1/40 s | 1/10 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/160 s | 1/40 s | 1/10 s | 0.4 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/40 s | 1/10 s | 0.4 s | 1.6 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/5 s | 0.8 s | 3.2 s | 13 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 0.8 s | 3.2 s | 13 s | 1 min |
Push & pull options#
Tell your lab how many stops you pushed or pulled so development is adjusted for the whole roll.
| Adjustment | Rate the film at | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pull 1 stop | EI 32 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 128 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 256 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 512 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
Long exposures#
Most films suffer reciprocity failure beyond about 1 second: they need more exposure than the meter says. As a rule of thumb add ⅓–1 stop for 1–10 s and 1–2 stops beyond 10 s for older emulsions; modern T-grain films (and Fuji Acros) need much less. Check the manufacturer's datasheet.
Similar films#
Other black-and-white negative film around ISO 64.
- Film Photography Project Dracula ISO 64
- Film Photography Project Svema FN64 ISO 64
- Kono! Monolit 64 ISO 64
- Svema ФН 64 (FN 64) ISO 64
- CatLABS X FILM 80 ISO 80
- FILM Ferrania P30 ISO 80
- Film Washi 'I' ISO 80
- Ilford ORTHO Plus ISO 80
- Rollei Retro 80S ISO 80
- ADOX HR-50 ISO 50
- Agfa Copex Rapid ISO 50
- FILM Ferrania Orto ISO 50
- Film Photography Project Eastman Kodak Hi-Fi 2374 ISO 50
- Ilford PANF Plus ISO 50
- Silberra Orta 50 ISO 50
- Silberra Pan 50 /Ultima 50 ISO 50
- ADOX IR-HR PRO 50 ISO 80 · disc.
- Agfa Isopan Portrait-Film ISO 80 · disc.
More Ilford films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Ilford FP3?
64/125 — set your meter to ISO 64 for box speed.
Is Ilford FP3 still made?
No, it has been discontinued (1942–1968).
How do I develop Ilford FP3?
B&W process. Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.
Is Ilford FP3 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135, 127, 120, 620, 116, 616, 828, sheet film.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources