Ilford XP2 Super 400 120 Film

Honestly, I bought this for the forgiving exposure range since I meter poorly, and it delivered—even my underexposed frames came out usable. The fine grain is gorgeous for 120, and it scans beautifully. Definitely my new go-to for tricky lighting.

The fine grain on this XP2 Super is really impressive for a 400-speed black and white—shadow detail holds up beautifully even in high-contrast scenes. I've been shooting it in my medium format camera and the scans come out sharp with minimal effort. Definitely my go-to now for portraits in mixed lig

I’d shot mostly digital for years, but this 120 roll made me remember why I love black and white—those wide tonal ranges held detail in deep shadows and bright highlights. The fine grain really surprised me, giving portraits a sharpness without looking harsh.