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ILFORD FP4 Plus 125 - Film Review

FP4 Plus 125
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Rating
Rated 4 out of 5
TDR Rating
Rated 4.6 out of 5
TypeBW
Brand ILFORD
ISO125
Format35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10
Price
$ $ $
Contrast
+ + + + +
Latitude
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GrainFine - Coarse
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Ilford FP4 Plus 125 – Fine Grain with Classic Character

Ilford FP4 Plus 125 is a classic black and white film known for its beautifully fine yet still noticeable grain, striking the perfect balance between sharpness and character. Unlike ultra-smooth films like Ilford Delta 100 or Kodak T-MAX 100, which can sometimes look almost too clean, FP4 maintains that timeless analog texture that film photographers love.

Essentially the fine grain counterpart to Ilford HP5 Plus 400, FP4 offers medium contrast, smooth tonal transitions, and excellent exposure latitude, making it one of the most dependable films for a wide variety of lighting conditions. It’s ideal for daylight shooting, portraits, and landscapes, where detail and tonality really shine.

At The Darkroom Lab, FP4 Plus is one of our favorite slower-speed black and white films to develop and shoot. It scans beautifully, has plenty of flexibility in post, and delivers a crisp, clean look while still feeling unmistakably film.

If you’re looking for fine grain, great dynamic range, and classic film character, Ilford FP4 Plus 125 is a film that consistently delivers.

Purchase here – 35mm & 120

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Rated 4.6 out of 5
4.6 out of 5 stars (based on 11 reviews)
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Very good results

Rated 4 out of 5
December 13, 2023

My experience indicates that the FP4 is a very good film avaliable for a very good price. It´s one of my favourites and the results are very good. A ammazing option.

Jose Liborio

Excellent Quality

Rated 5 out of 5
September 9, 2020

I ran a roll of this film through in Olympus OM-10. Results were good and grain is very pleasing. I did not do any exposure compensation I just stuck with the aperture priority.

Rob Knight

One of two Favorite B&W Films

Rated 5 out of 5
August 14, 2020

This film is a good deal (cheaper than most other Ilford and Kodak B&W films) and is a great option for a slower speed film. 35mm version has noticeable but pleasing grain. In 120 the grain is hardly noticeable when exposed properly. It has beautiful tones and good contrast at box speed.

Shawn Pray