Film Photography Project FPP 120 X-Ray Black and White Negative Film

FPP 120 X-Ray Black and White Negative Film — a moody, experimental stock for the road

The gist: This is medical x-ray film adapted into true 120 roll format, giving medium-format travel photographers a diffused, high-contrast look you won't get from standard black-and-white stock.

• Unique base: an orthochromatic film with no anti-halation layer, producing a high-diffusion, moody character rather than a clean, neutral negative.
• Contrast: naturally high-contrast in sunlight, and reviewers note it's noticeably sharper than the softer look of the 4x5 sheet version of the same stock.
• Flexible speed: rated around ISO 100, with some shooters pushing it toward 400 for usable results.
• Careful handling required: the film is prone to "light piping," so it needs to be loaded and unloaded in dim light and stored in a light-tight bag on the road.

Reviewers at outlets like Utah Film Photography describe it as offering "good contrast with nice grain," noting it's much sharper compared to the softer look of the 4x5 x-ray sheet film.

Best for: medium-format travel photographers chasing a moody, experimental look for cityscapes, ruins, or silhouettes. Skip it if: you don't have a dark bag or dim-light routine for loading — the light-sensitivity makes it a poor point-and-shoot film mid-trip. Runs ~$8 — check the current price before buying.