There’s something satisfying about shooting a new roll of film for the first time — especially black and white. I loaded up my Olympus OM10 with a roll of Kentmere Pan 400 and headed out to explore landscapes, woodland details, with a few unexpected finds along the way.
I thought I’d share a small selection of images from this first roll, along with a few thoughts on the film itself and how it performed in the real world.
High Res images are available to view on my Picfair store
About Kentmere Pan 400
Kentmere Pan 400 is a black and white 35mm film (also available in 120mm) produced by Ilford, designed to be affordable (36 exposure roll currently £6.49 at Analogue Wonderland here in the UK ) while still delivering reliable, classic results. It’s a great option for photographers who enjoy shooting film regularly without worrying too much about cost.
With its ISO 400 speed, Kentmere Pan 400 is versatile enough for a wide range of lighting conditions — including overcast landscapes to woodland scenes and handheld shooting. The film produces pleasant contrast, good sharpness, and a very nice traditional grain structure, making it ideal I believe for both beginners and experienced film shooters alike.
Images from the Roll
Camera Equipment Used
Olympus OM10
Olympus 50mm Prime Lens
35mm Kentmere Pan 400 Black & White Film
Final Thoughts
Shooting my first roll of Kentmere Pan 400 was a genuinely enjoyable experience. It’s a film that doesn’t try to be flashy — instead, it delivers honest, classic black and white results that work beautifully across landscapes and close-up details.
If you’re looking for a dependable everyday black and white film, then Kentmere Pan 400 is well worth trying.
I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’ve used Kentmere 400 or if you can recommend another Black and White Film.
SnapsbyTK 
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