Ilford Ortho+ 80 4X5 - 25 Sheets

Tried this orthochromatic film for the first time on a foggy morning shoot—the way it renders greens as brighter tones is just stunning. The blue sensitivity gave the sky a nice, subtle separation that I haven’t gotten from other B&W stocks.

Finally got to load a few sheets in the field and the blue sensitivity really lets those skies pop without blowing out the highlights. Handled it under a safelight in my darkroom which made loading a breeze for a change. The 25-sheet box is perfect for testing this emulsion before committing to a bi

The green sensitivity is exactly what I needed for those deep foliage shots, and the blue tones render with a lovely, old-school feel. Loading the 4x5 holders went smoothly and I got consistent negatives across all 25 sheets. Can't wait to grab another box for my next outing.