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Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film)

BH #ILHP5P120 • MFR #1629017
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Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film)
Key Features
  • Panchromatic B&W Negative Film
  • ISO 400/27° in Standard Process
  • Wide Exposure Latitude, Medium Contrast
  • Ideal for Mixed Lighting and General Use
Ilford's HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film is a traditional and versatile panchromatic film designed for general use in a wide variety of shooting conditions. Exhibiting notably wide exposure latitude, this film responds well to use in mixed and difficult lighting and provides medium contrast for greater overall control. It has a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27° when developed in standard black and white chemistry, and responds well to push processing. HP5 Plus is a flexible film type that is ideally suited for use in general photographic applications in an array of different lighting conditions.
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Ilford HP5 Plus 400 120 Overview

Ilford's HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film is a traditional and versatile panchromatic film designed for general use in a wide variety of shooting conditions. Exhibiting notably wide exposure latitude, this film responds well to use in mixed and difficult lighting and provides medium contrast for greater overall control. It has a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27° when developed in standard black and white chemistry, and responds well to push processing. HP5 Plus is a flexible film type that is ideally suited for use in general photographic applications in an array of different lighting conditions.

This item is one roll of 120 format film and is edge numbered from 1 to 19.

UPC: 019498629013

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 120 Specs

Number of Rolls
1
Film Format
120
Film Type
Panchromatic B&W Negative
ISO/ASA Film Speed
400
Film Processing
Standard Black and White Chemistry
Film Base
Acetate
Layer Thickness
110.0 µm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.06 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.05 x 1.25 x 1.1"

Ilford HP5 Plus 400 120 Reviews

A fast film for fine portraits

By Philip
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-08-03

My medium format system is 645, and I specialize in portraits in natural light. Enlarging a 645 negative to about 10 x 13 on 11 x 14 paper requires about the same magnification as making a 6.25 x 9.25 from a 35mm negative. However, the grain will typically appear finer, because we view the larger print from further away. The detail captured, and the tonal transitions will also be smoother (for the same image), because of the larger film's significantly greater area. HP5's speed offers great options for shutter speed/aperture combinations hand-held in many natural light situations and on a tripod when needed, the results can be stunning. I process in D23 at ratings from 200 to 800. Pushing to 800 is a great for shooting in flat light, helping to expand the range for full tonality without high-contrast in enlarging.

My favorite 120mm film

By Mary
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-04

This has been the 120mm black and white film I have used for years and I'm so glad B and H carries it. I also got it delivered for free in about two days. I'll definitely be ordering more soon!

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question

What is expiration date of this film?Thank you.
Asked by: Anonymous
Unfortunately, we do not have access to our inventory and cannot provide this type of information; however, any film that was within 6-months of its expiration date would be sold as short dated and listed as such on our site. All other film will be at least 6 months out from its expiration date.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2023-04-21

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Will this film work in a canon ae-1?
Asked by: Anonymous
Being that the Canon AE-1 uses 35mm film, you would need the Ilford HP5 Plus Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 36 Exposures), B&H # ILHP5P36. https://bhpho.to/2lRD5eN
Answered by: Kirk R
Date published: 2024-05-20

question

how many exposures are there in this film?
Asked by: Anonymous
The number of exposures you can get from a roll of 120 film will depend on the format of the camera you are using. If your camera is 6 x 4.5, there are 15 or 16 exposures; 6 x 6 cameras will get 12/13 exposures, 6 x 7 cameras get 10 exposures, 6 x 8 cameras will get 9 exposures, and so forth.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2026-03-08

Why are all of your 120 roll films from kodak and ...

Why are all of your 120 roll films from kodak and Ilford more then what you can get them from the actual manufactures website?
Asked by: James
That is business! Have to make a small profit.
Answered by: Marc
Date published: 2021-07-01

question

what kind of camara is used with this film ???
Asked by: Anonymous
That film is used in medium format cameras such as Hasselblads and Mamiyas. These were the predominant cameras used by professional studio photographers before the advent of digital photography.
Answered by: Matthew C.
Date published: 2022-03-10

question

is this the correct film for a AGFA PD16 Viking camera with a F6.3 Lens?
Asked by: Sharon W.
Like John B noted 616 is no longer made. However, if you have a camera that takes 620 film, 120 can be used (just spool it onto a spare 620 spool, than back again so the frame numbers are correct - do this in a film changing bag, it's easy to do).
Answered by: William B.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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