Ilford SFX

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SFX
Maker:	Ilford Photo
Speed:	200/24°
Type:	B&W print
Process:	Gelatin-silver
Format:	35mm, 120
Application:	Creative photography, architecture

SFX is a black-and-white film from Ilford Photo with extended sensitivity into the near-infrared at 740nm. A very deep red filter, like one which Ilford also makes, renders skies almost black and plant foliage almost white. This can be used to bring striking contrast to plants (particularly trees) and buildings.

SFX was discontinued when Ilford went into receivership in 2004 as it is a niche product. On 2007-01-26, Ilford announced it would relaunch the film^[1] and it was relaunched in March 2007.

The film will be produced on what Ilford calls a 'manufacture on demand' (MOD) basis because of its low demand. With this relaunch, the Ilford product line-up is restored to its pre-receivership state.