Ilford HP5 Plus — Harman Technology
Recipe Settings
| Film Simulation Name | Ilford HP5 Plus |
| Image Size | L 3:2 |
| Image Quality | F + RAW |
| RAW Recording | Uncompressed |
| Film Simulation | ACROS |
| Film Simulation Filter | R (Red) |
| Grain | Weak |
| Dynamic Range | Auto |
| White Balance | Auto |
| Highlight | 0 |
| Shadow | +2 |
| Colour | N/A |
| Sharpness | -1 |
| Noise Reduction | -3 |
| Long Exposure NR | ON |
| Lens Modulation Optimizer | OFF |
| Colour Space | sRGB |
| Pixel Mapping | N/A |
Simulation Characteristics
- CameraFujifilm X-T20
- Film simulatedIlford HP5 Plus 400
- Base simulationACROS
- FilterRed (R)
- Image typeBlack & white / monochrome
- Overall lookClassic, punchy documentary monochrome
- ContrastMedium-high with stronger dark tones
- Tonal characterStrong highlight, midtone and shadow separation
- Sky renderingBlue and cyan tones become darker in monochrome
- Cloud separationStronger separation between clouds and sky
- Red/orange tonesRendered lighter relative to blue/cyan tones
- GrainWeak and restrained
- SharpnessSlightly reduced for a less clinical appearance
- Noise reductionVery low, preserving texture and detail
- Best suited toStreet, documentary, travel, architecture and portraits
- RAWUncompressed RAW retained with JPEG
Overall Character
This is a dramatic interpretation of Ilford HP5 Plus 400, using the Fujifilm X-T20's ACROS rendering as its foundation. The Red filter changes how colours are translated into monochrome, darkening blue and cyan tones and giving skies greater depth and separation from clouds.
The Shadow +2 setting produces deeper blacks and a more pronounced sense of contrast. Weak grain keeps the texture restrained, while Sharpness -1 and Noise Reduction -3 help avoid an overly processed digital appearance.
Designed for the Fujifilm X-T20:
Shoot JPEG + uncompressed RAW so the finished monochrome JPEG is ready
to use while the original RAW remains available for later processing.