SUMMARY
Ilford Pan F Plus is now available in 4x5 and 8x10 sheet film, a significant development as large format manufacturing requires different base thickness for emulsion stability and ease of use. Photographer Mat Marrash tested pre-release sheets, capturing portraits and landscapes under various conditions. He used HC-110 dilution B for development, noting that Pan F Plus builds density quickly, necessitating careful calibration of development times for scanning or printing. Marrash found the film handled contrast well and produced excellent prints, even making an 8x10 enlargement he preferred over a scan.
TAKEAWAYS
Ilford Pan F Plus is now available in 4x5 and 8x10 sheet film.
Large format sheet film manufacturing has unique technical requirements.
Testing involved portraits and landscapes with specific development times.
The film is noted for its ability to build density quickly and handle contrast.