Kentmere Pan 100
Best budget friendly option for students and black and white enthusiasts.
This is the ideal entry point for anyone serious about black and white film. It offers a fine grain structure that holds up beautifully even in large prints, giving you professional-grade sharpness without the complexity. You sacrifice the flexibility of high-speed stocks, but you gain a reliable, consistent look that makes learning the craft incredibly rewarding.
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Who it's for
- Budget-conscious photographers looking to shoot high volumes of film
- Landscape and portrait photographers who prioritize clean, detailed images
- Students and beginners learning the fundamentals of manual exposure
Who should skip it
- Artists seeking punchy, high-contrast aesthetics straight from the scanner
- Home developers who find curly negatives difficult to handle and scan
- Street photographers working in dim environments or fast-moving conditions
Performance breakdown
Grain Structure
Fine grain rendering provides clean, professional results for large-format printing.
Sharpness
Delivers crisp edge definition that rivals more expensive premium film stocks.
Exposure Latitude
Forgiving enough for beginners while offering decent control for deliberate exposures.
Tonal Range
Produces a classic, high-contrast look with punchy blacks and bright whites.
Versatility
Reliable performance across varied lighting conditions from studio to street.
Development Consistency
Predictable chemical response makes it a favorite for home darkroom enthusiasts.
Key Specs
ISO Speed
100
Film Format
35mm
Film Type
Black and White Negative
Exposures per Roll
36
Grain Level
Fine Grain
Pack Quantity
1
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