Ultrafine Xtreme 400 Black & White film : Old short review

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 After I moved to Canada, I became very interested in film photography again. I've been taking film pictures in my spare time since I first started film photography in 2010, but I missed recording them meticulously. Fortunately, I still have short reviews about film products, Photos from film scans, and develop data, so I'm going to write a short review using them.
The name of the film I'm going to review today is Ultrafine Xtreme 400.

Ultrafine Xtreme 400 is a budget-friendly black and white film that has gained popularity among analog photography enthusiasts. With its affordability and versatility, it has become a favorite choice for those looking for a high-speed film without breaking the bank.

I remember it was this packaging. I bought a handrolled film.


This film with a cool name was found in a small film store in Korea by chance in the spring of 2019.
At that time, I remember paying about almost 6 canadian dollar for a 36-cut bulk film. It was half the price compared to Kodak or Ilford's films, which are commonly used, so I bought it out of curiosity.
Five years later, I still can't remember anything else about this film, but I can say that it's really cost-effective.

The fact that I can't remember the anything else about this film is that I don't have any special memories of the film being too bent and feeling uncomfortable when i scanning, or the development time being too long or too short.

One of the standout characteristics of Ultrafine Xtreme 400 is its fine grain for an ISO 400 film. While it does exhibit some noticeable grain, particularly in darker areas, it remains relatively controlled compared to other films in its class. The level of sharpness is respectable, offering good detail rendering in well-lit conditions.
I remember being very surprised while scanning. It's a film with a speed of 400, but it has a sharpness similar to that of another company's film with a speed of 100 that was scanned in the same setting.

I was lucky enough to find this film sold on an website. It's still so good. It's even cheaper than the poma pan 400 film sold in Canada. of course, that could be a different story if you include the tariffs and shipping costs. if I finish moving, i will definitely buy a film and review it again.


Still, this film is on sale at www.ultrafineonline.com
(I think the wrapping paper has changed)


Anyway, let's see a sample image that I filmed and developed and scanned this film at the time. 
The camera used is Nikon FM2 and 50mm F1.4 lens
The developer used has a 1:9 dilution ratio of Ilford Ilfosol 3.
The scanner I used is the Epson V700 scanner.


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30

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Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30


Nikon FM2, Ilford Ilfosol3 1:9 4:30

Final Thoughts

For photographers looking for an affordable yet capable black and white film, Ultrafine Xtreme 400 is a great option i think. it delivers excellent results for its price point. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced film shooter, this film offers a reliable and enjoyable shooting experience.

The results may vary depending on the scan settings, but the results of my scan using my V700 showed great results like Kodak's TriX or Ilford's HP5+ film. I think it's the clearest and most film of a similar price point. I'll close this short review by recommending it to those looking for cheap, sharp particulate films with speeds of over 400.


Thank you for reading the review, I hope you have a great day today :)

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