Hi Paula,(posted 9077 days ago)I've only used a couple of rolls of XP1 (the film prior to XP2) which is Ilfords version of a C-41 process B&W film. I had them 'processed only' at a normal lab and then printed them myself on 'traditional' B&W paper. Most discussion's about these films revolve about the printing of them by the mini-lab who seem not to know how to set the machine for them. The end result is usually prints with a green or magenta colour cast. What also usually gets mentioned is that if the lab knows what their doing, the prints can look fine, especially for beginners, those without darkroom access and as pretty good proof prints! Maybe talk to your lab and ask them if they know much about printing them (and if their willing to try to get it right!) I'd suggest trying a few rolls of C-41 B&W and if you get the bug for B&W photography, then think about doing your own with 'normal' B&W films and paper.