Film Format: 120/220 Film Colour & Type: Colour Negative (C-41) ISO: 200 Grain: Fine Contrast: Normal Colour Balance: Daylight-Balanced Film (≈5500K) Exposure Latitude: Wide / Very Wide Latitude DX Coding: Yes Film Development Process: Colour (C-41) Perfect for: 🎓 Beginners, 🏔️ Landscapes, and 🚦 Street Photography
Description
Harman Phoenix II 120 film brings all the vibrant charm and analogue magic of its 35mm sibling into glorious medium format. With a box speed of ISO 200 and dramatic improvements versus Phoenix OG, this updated emulsion brings vibrant tones, fine detail, and true-to-life colours to your photography. Plus with the larger negative size of medium format you will be able to capture more detail with tighter grain than ever before.
We have a limited number of exclusive Collector's Edition packs - this is your chance to be part of the biggest film launch of 2025 🤩 With significant upgrades versus the previous emulsion, Harman Phoenix II 120 will capture your summer in glorious colour. Also known as Harman Phoenix 2 and available in 35mm format.
Why We Love Phoenix II in 120
🎨 Vibrant Colours with Analogue Soul Phoenix II delivers rich, true-to-life colour with just the right amount of punch. Think dreamy skin tones, glowing reds, crisp blues and plenty of pop without feeling artificial - and keeping the halation from Phoenix 1 that we loved so much
🔍 Fine Grain, Stunning Detail Medium format already offers breathtaking resolution — and Phoenix II makes the most of it. The redesigned emulsion has a smoother grain structure, so you get sharp, clean images with elegant tonal transitions and plenty of character.
🧪 C-41 Friendly, Lab-Loving Developed using the standard C-41 process, Harman Phoenix II 120 is welcome at film labs worldwide. It scans like a dream too — giving you vibrant colours and accurate detail straight out of the tank.
☀️ Flexible Exposure for Real-Life Shoots Whether you're out on a bright day or chasing golden hour shadows, Phoenix II handles exposure beautifully. It’s forgiving of slight over- or underexposure, with strong highlight retention and much better shadow detail to keep your photos balanced and expressive.
For more information on how to shoot, process and scan Phoenix II, take a look at this Data Sheet. Image credit (c) Will McMahon, Heather Hughes and samples from Harman Photo.
Comparison vs Harman Phoenix 1
We have written a comprehensive side-be-side comparison of Phoenix 2 versus the original (as well as Kodak Gold) in this article but you can see a quick sample below. Note that this article uses 35mm format rather than 120 - but the differences will be comparable!
Specification
Format:
120
Colour:
Colour
Type:
Negative
ISO:
200
Exposures:
12
Pack size:
1 / 5
Final Thoughts
This is a film for curious creatives, medium format enthusiasts, and anyone wanting to experience something fresh from the ever-growing world of analogue photography. Whether you're shooting dramatic landscapes, artistic portraits, or slow-paced everyday moments, Harman Phoenix II 120 gives you the space - literally and creatively - to make magic 🪄
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Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Landscapes, Street Photography, Architecture, Creative/Abstract, Travel
Accreditation Handles:Hoople
A Kodak rival!
I first shot Phoenix II on 35mm. After watching the review from Shaka1277 on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYndyx0npng), I decided to pull 1 stop and expose as 100 ISO. I continued this method when using 120 too. I think the results are excellent, considering its Harmans second attempt at colour film. Can't wait for Phoenix III!
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Dan D. (Watford, GB)
Perfect for:Street Photography, Creative/Abstract
Accreditation Handles:instagram - @dandigby80
Better than expected
I picked up a roll of this in 120mm because I was curious to see what it was like for myself after reading a lot of mixed reviews. It turned out to be ok for me. I shot it in a Lubitel 166b and I used a light meter so I could get my exposures correct, maybe that is why I had good results. It does give a retro feel to the photos, like you are using old film or something but perfectly acceptable results. I read the technical sheet that is on the Harman Phoenix website and it does give specific scanning instructions for Noritsu, Fuji and Epson scanners. I scanned them on an Epson v700 as positives and then inverted them in photoshop as suggested and that gave better results. All in all I think it's an ok film.
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Callum B. (City of London, GB)
Perfect for:Landscapes, Creative/Abstract
Accreditation Handles:@calbphotography on instagram
Interesting Film
This film did not turn out how I expected, however as a photographer who likes to experiment and take photos that aren't particularly true to reality colour wise, I am happy to keep this as a regular film stock in my supply
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Kieron J. (High Wycombe, GB)
Perfect for:Creative/Abstract
Accreditation Handles:35_Negative (Instagram)
Very Pink
Well what can I say other than this film leans very heavily into magenta / pink tones. Not sure I'll shoot it again as a 'standard' film but for a more creative / surreal shoot I think it has some mileage.
I think I prefer the original with it's high grain and warm colours. This new film has a strong green and magenta cast which is fine in low light situations but in sunlight creates a rather odd look in my opinion.