120 Kentmere 200
Product information
120 Kentmere 200| Manufacturer | KENTMERE |
| Film | KENTMERE 200 |
| ISO | 200 |
| Format | 120 |
Kentmere 200 120: The Perfect Balance in Medium Format
Shooting in medium format with an affordable film no longer means sacrificing contrast. The Kentmere 200 120 film roll has arrived to revolutionize the budget black and white catalog. Manufactured in the United Kingdom by Harman Technology, this emulsion fills the exact gap between the classic 100 and 400 sensitivities. It is the ideal option for street photographers, portraitists and students who demand professional results without emptying their monthly budget.
What makes the new Kentmere Pan 200 in 120 special?
Its biggest secret is a completely renewed chemical formulation. It is not simply a "cut" of its siblings. The film offers a significantly higher and more vigorous native contrast than the ISO 100 or 400 versions. In addition, the immense surface of the 6×6 or 6×7 negative disguises its already fine grain. It delivers photographs with deep tonal richness, moving away from the flat and boring profiles associated with low-cost emulsions.
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The new classic also in 35mm.
If you love the vigorous contrast and versatility of Harman's latest creation, don't leave it at home. Get this new roll in standard 35mm format to supply your compact SLR camera daily without going broke.
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Technical Specifications and Basic Comparison
Mastering this recent addition to the market requires knowing its technical sheet. We break down the exact chemical X-ray of this versatile British film.
- Format: Medium Format (120).
- Nominal sensitivity: ISO 200 / 24°.
- Emulsion type: Panchromatic black and white (Fine Grain).
- Base support: Clear acetate.
- Development: Standard B/W chemistry (Exclusive processing times).
| Feature | Kentmere 200 120 | Kentmere 400 120 |
|---|---|---|
| Native Contrast | High (Images with "punch") | Medium (Flatter profile) |
| Grain Structure | Fine and highly controlled | Classic and noticeable |
| Light Versatility | Sunny days and flash interiors | Action and cloudy days |
Technical Variables of the Film
- Contrast and Tonal Range: Offers superb micro-contrast. The shadows are deep and clean, separating quickly from the mid-grays to avoid muddy results.
- Spectral Sensitivity: Panchromatic. It reacts harmoniously to the entire visible light spectrum. It handles orange filters wonderfully to dramatize skies.
- Grain Structure: Modern and discreet grain. It is noticeably finer than the 400 ISO version. In the huge 120 frames, it blends in delivering an almost professional look.
- Acutance: Outstanding. Its high natural contrast sharpens architectural contours, squeezing the resolving power of your lenses.
- Resolution (Resolving Power): Optimal. It allows clean digitizations for mural photographic enlargements.
- Push/Pull Flexibility: Limited. Its structure delivers its maximum beauty at ISO 200. If you push it, you will quickly lose detail in the dark areas.
- Base Support and Antihalation Layer: Docile acetate characteristic of Harman, ensuring it does not curl during drying in the lab.
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Why buy your Kentmere 200 120 at Camera Market?
We have been testing and trying every new release that hits the market for more than ten years. We are real active analog professionals. We know that new films require exhaustive laboratory tests. We have exposed the Kentmere Pan 200 in different cameras and measured its exact densities. We keep all our stock under rigorous thermal control. We dispatch your orders quickly in 24/48 hours. If you have doubts about how to expose this intermediate ISO, a specialist technician will guide you by phone with no obligation.
Pros and Cons of Kentmere Pan 200 in 120
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| ISO 200 sensitivity perfect for walking and shooting without a tripod. | Requires segregating the rolls in the tank; its development times are unique. |
| In-camera contrast far superior to other budget films. | Narrow latitude in underexposure; shadows block up quickly. |
| Unbeatable entry price with Harman's premium quality control. | Suffers performance drop if exposed under poor artificial light. |
Comparison Table: Kentmere 200 vs. similar 120 film rolls
| Medium Format ISO 200 Film | Visual Profile and Grain | Base Stability |
|---|---|---|
| Kentmere 200 120 | Vigorous contrast, clean tones, fine grain | Excellent (Flat Acetate) |
| Fomapan 200 Creative 120 | Soft tabular grain, broad classic grays | Poor (Severe Curl) |
| Ilford FP4 Plus 120 (Pushed to 200) | Maximum latitude, organic editorial look | Excellent (Premium Acetate) |
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Development Times for Kentmere 200 120 (at 20°C)
This new emulsion reacts differently to the usual chemicals. We share the verified lab times to avoid frustrating results in your darkroom.
| Developer | Dilution | Exposed ISO | Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford ID-11 / Kodak D-76 | Stock (Pure) | 200 | 7.5 min (Standard agitation) |
| Kodak HC-110 | Dilution B | 200 | 5 min (Very fast!) |
| Ilfotec DD-X | 1+4 | 200 | 7 min |
| Adox Rodinal | 1+25 | 200 | 8.5 min |
Camera Market Pro Tip: Segregation in the tank
The most repeated chemical accident with the new Kentmere Pan 200 comes from habit. Many users process it simultaneously in the same tank alongside rolls of Kentmere 100 or 400.
The strict lab rule: This film has a unique contrast structure that demands different development kinetics. It does not share the same times as its brand siblings. If you load a roll of 200 and one of 400 onto the same Paterson reel, you will invariably get one perfect roll and another catastrophically over- or under-developed. Always segregate the film. Develop it alone, scrupulously respecting its 7 and a half minutes in D-76 to protect the shadows.
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Physical Behavior and Scannability
We analyze the greatest logistical breathing room of this British support, representing the total happiness of those who scan in their own home.
Planarity (Film Curl)
Manufactured by Harman, the acetate used is mechanically superior. After drying, the immense 120 strip ends up absolutely flat and docile. Zero transverse bowing or tile effect. Sliding these immense and straight negatives into the fragile plastic guides of your scanner will be a swift process, guaranteeing perfect and sharp focus from corner to corner.
Inversion Profiles (Scanning)
Inverting Kentmere 200 in specialized software is immediate. Its forceful natural contrast already draws the image. Always apply soft or linear emulation profiles. Avoid at all costs increasing contrast or the black point in the scanner; the emulsion already delivers bright whites and deep blacks straight from the camera.
At the Limit: Extreme Exposure and the Zone System
Discover the photochemical frontier of this medium emulsion before ruining a key session.
Reciprocity Failure
It shows progressive light fatigue as the sun hides. From 1 second of exposure, it requires applying mandatory mathematical compensation. If your light meter dictates 10 seconds, the emulsion will demand about 35 real seconds of compensated shutter speed. Use a heavy tripod for your urban captures at dusk.
Extreme Push and Pull
It is not its favorite terrain. It withstands a slight push to ISO 400, where its contrast rises swiftly. However, it lacks the dense silver of HP5 to survive pushes to ISO 800 or higher; the shadows will empty out. Pulling to ISO 100 it digests splendidly, softening skins in summer portraits.
Dynamic Range Map
It presents a limited but resolute latitude. It handles intense highlights excellently. Its critical point lies in the most closed shadows. It does not forgive underexposure. If the light does not reach the dark tones of the scene, they will fall to black with no possibility of rescue. Meter by exposing a little toward the right of the analog histogram.
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Expert Technical Management Medium Format Laboratory.
We control the strict chemical segregation times for you. Send us your exposed 120 roll so we can apply an impeccable artisanal processing and an astonishing digital TIFF scanning.
Request Professional 120 Processing
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Camera Market Pro Tip: The advantage of the «Flat Look» in 200
Often, photographers associate budget films with gray, washed-out images lacking visual volume. Kentmere Pan 200 was designed precisely to demolish that prejudice in medium format.
The practical reality of editing: Harman injected into this ISO 200 a base contrast much more powerful than that of its alternatives. This means it produces visually forceful negatives «fresh out of the tank». However, if you need to digitize for a client or a fine project, its curve of clean shadows and controlled highlights allows you to reduce contrast in the scanner, obtaining a master file (LOG type) extremely grateful for editing in Lightroom. It is the cheap film with the most modern and professional look we have tested in our laboratory.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kentmere 200 120 (FAQ)
Why did Harman launch a Kentmere with ISO 200 sensitivity?
To offer the perfect balance. ISO 100 sometimes requires a tripod and ISO 400 can turn out grainy. Kentmere 200 provides enough speed to shoot handheld in cloudy exteriors, while at the same time guaranteeing very fine grain and vibrant contrast.
Is it really different from its siblings Kentmere 100 and 400?
Totally. It is not an interpolated film. Harman created a specific emulsion for this ISO that presents a natively considerably higher and more intense contrast than the 100 and 400 versions, endowing it with its own personality and a more modern look.
Can I develop this medium format film roll with HC-110?
Yes, but with extreme vigilance. In Dilution B, the development time is barely 5 minutes. Any 15-second mistake when pouring or emptying the chemicals will cause dramatic deviations. We recommend slower chemicals such as D-76 at 1+1 to gain a safety margin at home.
How much does it cost to develop this new film roll at Camera Market?
Despite being the latest release, we apply our super-economical base rate for 120 black and white lab processing. We treat your film with strict agitation control so as not to push its contrast even further. Check the website to easily add digital scanning.
What happens if I make a mistake metering the light with this film roll?
It will survive highlights well if you overexpose (the clouds will hold). But if you underexpose, its high contrast will quickly plunge the shadows toward pure black. When in doubt, always give the scene a little bit more light.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kentmere 200 120 (FAQ)
Why did Harman launch a Kentmere with ISO 200?
To offer the perfect balance in medium format. While ISO 100 may require a tripod on cloudy days and ISO 400 has more noticeable grain, Kentmere 200 allows you to shoot handheld with total confidence, guaranteeing very fine grain and vibrant contrast.
Is it really different from the Kentmere 100 and 400 versions?
Totally. It is not a rebranding or a mix; Harman designed a specific emulsion for this ISO. It stands out for having more intense and modern native contrast than its 100 and 400 siblings, which gives it its own personality highly appreciated in urban photography.
Can I develop this medium format film roll with HC-110?
Yes, although it requires precision. In Dilution B, development times are very short (approx. 5 minutes), so any variation when pouring the chemicals can alter the result. For a greater safety margin at home, we recommend slower developers such as D-76 or ID-11.
How much does it cost to develop this new release at Camera Market?
Despite being a recent addition, we maintain our most economical base rate for manual black and white development in 120 format. We strictly control the agitation process to balance its native contrast. Check our website to add high-resolution digital scanning.
What happens if I make a mistake metering the light with this film roll?
Kentmere 200 tolerates overexposure (giving it more light) very well, maintaining detail in the highlights. However, due to its marked contrast, it is less forgiving with underexposure; if you fall short of light, the shadows will turn black very quickly. When in doubt, expose for the shadows.
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Enjoy the giant format with the ultimate versatility
The Kentmere 200 120 is the missing link that analog photography was calling for. Its masterful blend of medium speed, ultra-fine grain, vibrant contrast and unbeatable cost make it the non-negotiable ally for urban reportage and natural portraits with your TLR or Hasselblad camera. Don't let high costs silence the sound of your shutter. Add plenty of rolls of this brilliant new release to your basket right now and take advantage of our fast insured shipping in 24/48 hours. Remember that our lab specialists are eager to develop your immense negatives scrupulously respecting their exact processing times.
120 Kentmere 200 is in <strong>perfect working condition</strong>. Each unit has been rigorously inspected by our specialized technical team, guaranteeing optimal performance.
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