Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Ilford
- Film
- DELTA 3200
- Speed
- 1000
- Process
- B&W
- Formats
- 135-36, 120
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- UK
- Status
- In production
Character & history#
Modern panchromatic professional film using core-shell crystal technology for fast action and low light photography. An ISO 1000 film suitable for push processing to an EI of 3200 or higher.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 1,000#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/1000 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 |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | — | — | 1/1250 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | — | 1/2500 s | 1/640 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | — | — | 1/1250 s | 1/320 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | — | 1/2500 s | 1/640 s | 1/160 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/2500 s | 1/640 s | 1/160 s | 1/40 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/640 s | 1/160 s | 1/40 s | 1/10 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/80 s | 1/20 s | 1/5 s | 0.8 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1/20 s | 1/5 s | 0.8 s | 3.2 s |
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 500 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 2,000 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 4,000 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 8,000 | 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 1,000.
- Kodak T-Max P3200 (Ektapan P3200) ISO 800
- Agfa Agfapan 1000 Professional ISO 1,000 · disc.
- Foma Fomapan 30 / Fomapan N 30 ISO 800 · disc.
- Foma Fomapan Special ISO 800 · disc.
- Foma Fomapan T800 ISO 800 · disc.
- ORWO NP 30 ISO 800 · disc.
- Kodak Royal-X Pan ISO 1,250 · disc.
More Ilford films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Ilford DELTA 3200?
1000 — set your meter to ISO 1,000 for box speed.
Is Ilford DELTA 3200 still made?
Yes, it is currently in production (1998-).
How do I develop Ilford DELTA 3200?
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 DELTA 3200 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-36, 120.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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