Photography world is currently dominated by the digital camera. This indirectly affected by declining sales of negative film. The company that produced the film inevitably have to switch to digital by making their own cameras such as Kodak and Fujifilm or preparing for bankruptcy. The alternative is to try to create a unique product that can attract the attention of users.
Ilford as one of the producers who has long specialized in black and white movie production tried to extend his breath in the world of photography by introducing a product that is unique enough disposable camera (of course) using black and white films. This step can be quite brave because many judge that the first negative film in black and white movie already counting the days, but it turns out disposable cameras still have fans among photographers.
The British company was issued two variants of disposable cameras, the XP2 and HP5. What distinguishes the two variants are processing the film type used. Varian XP2 uses a black and white films that can be processed using the chemicals used to process color film or better known as the C-41. Want to make it more flexible in the washing XP2 film because it does not need to print photo lab that caters specifically black and white films. In contrast to the variant HP5, the camera is ready to use black and white films to be processed using special chemicals for black and white films. While not as flexible as the previous variant, HP5 can print more for washing the washing process black and white film print tends to be easier and can be done by the photographer. Each variant is equipped with a camera built-in flash, 27 exposures and use ISO 400 film.
These are some examples of the results obtained using the films contained on camera who wear above:
Photo in black and white has its own segment in the world of photography, as well as ready-made camera users. By combining these two elements Ilford hopes to profit from photography enthusiasts who want the photo in black and white instant without having to struggle with Dgital though. I personally hope this camera into Indonesia, who knows may spawn new and unique photography community.
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