FP4 PLUS Black and White Negative 35mm Film

Ilford FP4 PLUS 35mm Black and White Film — the one reliable stock for a whole trip

The gist: A medium-speed, all-purpose black-and-white film with enough exposure latitude to handle landscapes, street scenes, and portraits across a single trip without swapping stocks.

• Daylight ISO 125: tuned for standard daylight shooting, with wide exposure latitude that forgives a slightly off meter reading mid-trip.
• Fine grain, high sharpness: reviewers describe it as having "very fine grain, outstanding sharpness" — good for landscape and architecture detail shots.
• Push/pull flexible: can be push- or pull-processed, useful if you go from a bright midday plaza to a dim evening market on the same roll.
• Weather-tolerant: one review found it performed well "even in a cloudy and rainy summer afternoon" thanks to its exposure latitude.

Lomography's review of FP4 Plus calls it a film that's "great in every weather condition," highlighting its contrast and exposure latitude as reasons it holds up outdoors.

Best for: travelers who want one dependable black-and-white stock for landscapes, street scenes, and portraits across a whole trip. Skip it if: you're shooting fast action or low light without a tripod — ISO 125 is a daylight/moderate-light film, not a low-light performer. Runs ~$8.50 — check the current price before buying.