Ilford HP5 Plus is the best-selling black-and-white 120 film in our store, and with very good reason! Beloved by film shooters, this iconic Ilford emulsion has a gorgeous grain structure that will provide the perfect vintage look to your photos - particularly in medium format.
Ilford HP5 is also very forgiving of exposure, so you will get great results in a variety of difficult light and contrast situations.
You can also push it to 1600 speed while maintaining good detail and resolution, and after shooting it you will be able to use a wide range of home developing chemicals to nail your ideal aesthetic.
Ilford was founded in 1879 in the English town of the same name. They are B&W royalty in the photography industry thanks to their 140-year heritage and their support for photographers with chemicals and development as well as film. In the mid-20th Century they produced several well-regarded camera lines (including one given to Princess Elizabeth that was later stolen!) but today they are focused on producing the best films and development processes that they can.
For more information about the brand check out our bio of Ilford
When you buy your Ilford HP5 120 film from us we can ship it across the UK, Europe, USA, New Zealand, Australia and Canada (more countries planned soon!) So buy your Ilford HP5 Plus Film today and dive back into the fun of 120 film photography!
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Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Portraits, Landscapes, Street Photography, Architecture, Travel, Studio work, Low light/Night
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Best all-rounder B&W
This film is just so solid, I've used it for any and all scenarios, dark and light, it's just so versatile and the quality of the results is perfect every time. Great great, great contrast, love this.
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Sam W. (Lincoln, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Portraits, Landscapes, Street Photography, Architecture, Creative/Abstract, Travel, Studio work, Low light/Night
Accreditation Handles:@sam_winton
Consistent and contrasty
Bestseller for a reason, fantastic in 35mm and even better in 120, and at a very reasonable price!
K
K.V. (Birmingham, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder
Accreditation Handles:K
good film
i had a fault with my camera, that's why photo is overexposed, but film itself is good
M
Matthew D. (Southwark, GB)
Perfect for:Great All-Rounder, Beginners, Portraits, Street Photography, Pinhole/Long-Exposure, Architecture, Travel, Studio work, Low light/Night
Accreditation Handles:Instagram
Good price, good latitude, good starter.
When I first started this hobby (2018) it was Ilford HP5 that I started with. That and Instax film for my Instax mini 9. I find this film to be a good one to start off with, as it's so forgiving, and many people shoot nothing but HP5 all the year round. I understand why. Personally I am more of a fan of FP4 and Delta 100 and 400, as well as Ortho Plus, but that doesn't mean I don't still have a soft spot for this little classic!
Ilford HP5 is a great all rounder with a dynamic range that some digital cameras dream of having. It's an affordable back and white film for all occasions. I enjoy using it in my 1930's vintage Balda Baldax half frame medium format folding camera.