HP5 PLUS Black and White Negative 35mm Film (36 Exposures), 36 Exp

Ilford HP5 PLUS 35mm Film, 36 Exposures — a full day’s worth of classic black-and-white travel shots

The gist: The standard 36-exposure roll of Ilford’s most-used black-and-white film, enough frames to cover a full day of travel shooting on one roll.

• More shots per roll: 36 exposures means fewer film changes mid-shoot — useful when you’re moving through a city and don’t want to stop to reload.
• ISO 400 with push range: Nominally ISO 400, formulated to push up to EI 3200, covering everything from midday sun to dim indoor markets on the same roll.
• Recognizable documentary grain: A balanced, visible grain structure that reads as classic photojournalism rather than a flat digital filter effect.
• Wide exposure latitude: Forgiving of metering mistakes, useful for handheld street shooting on the move.

EMULSIVE’s film review found HP5 PLUS delivers consistently sharp, well-separated tones across formats and holds up well even under aggressive push-processing.

Best for: travelers who want to shoot a full day on one roll without swapping film. Skip it if: you prefer shorter rolls to vary film stocks more often during a trip. Runs ~$7 — check the current price before buying.