HP5 PLUS Black and White Negative 120 Film

Ilford HP5 PLUS 120 Film — medium-format detail for landscape and portrait travel shots

The gist: The same trusted HP5 PLUS emulsion in 120 roll format, giving travel photographers a larger negative and more detail than 35mm for landscape or portrait work.

• Larger negative, more detail: Medium-format 120 rolls produce a bigger negative than 35mm, capturing more fine detail — noticeable when printing dramatic landscapes large.
• Same reliable ISO 400 base: Native ISO 400 with the ability to push-process up to EI 3200, so it still adapts to shifting light on location.
• Classic, journalistic grain: Retains HP5 PLUS’s recognizable grain structure and wide exposure latitude, now on a larger frame for extra sharpness.
• Fewer shots per roll: 120 format typically yields far fewer exposures per roll than 35mm (camera-dependent), so plan your shots more deliberately.

EMULSIVE’s format-spanning review of HP5 PLUS specifically covers the 120 version, confirming it delivers the same sharp, balanced grain and push-processing latitude as the 35mm stock.

Best for: travel photographers with a medium-format camera who want maximum detail from landscape or portrait shots. Skip it if: you don’t own a 120-format camera — this won’t fit a standard 35mm body. Runs ~$9.50 — check the current price before buying.