


Ilford FP4 Plus | 135-36
Ilford FP4 Plus is a classic, medium-speed black-and-white negative film renowned for its fine, traditional grain and beautifully shaped midtones. Rated at ISO 125, it delivers clean, detailed negatives with a calm, controllable contrast curve that’s easy to steer in development. Highlights are graceful and shadows remain open when metered carefully, making FP4+ a favorite for landscapes, architecture, studio work, and everyday documentary projects in good light. The film’s traditional cubic-grain structure renders textures and edges with a timeless look—smooth where it should be, crisp where it counts—while staying exceptionally friendly to both scanning and darkroom printing. FP4+ has generous exposure latitude and responds well to pull processing for ultra-smooth tonality; it also tolerates moderate pushing when you want a little extra bite and mood. Whether you’re printing fiber in the darkroom or building a consistent digital workflow, FP4 Plus offers predictable, repeatable results and that unmistakable classic Ilford tonality. Process in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Key features
ISO 125 black-and-white negative
Traditional fine grain with excellent sharpness
Smooth, classic tonality with well-shaped midtones
Wide exposure latitude; pull/push friendly
Scans and prints predictably; standard B&W processing
Tech specs
Film type: Black & white negative (panchromatic)
Speed: ISO 125/22°
Process: Standard B&W chemistry
Contrast / grain: Medium contrast, fine traditional grain
Push/pull: Commonly rated 64–200; push to 400 possible with increased contrast/grain (lab dependent)
Ilford FP4 Plus is a classic, medium-speed black-and-white negative film renowned for its fine, traditional grain and beautifully shaped midtones. Rated at ISO 125, it delivers clean, detailed negatives with a calm, controllable contrast curve that’s easy to steer in development. Highlights are graceful and shadows remain open when metered carefully, making FP4+ a favorite for landscapes, architecture, studio work, and everyday documentary projects in good light. The film’s traditional cubic-grain structure renders textures and edges with a timeless look—smooth where it should be, crisp where it counts—while staying exceptionally friendly to both scanning and darkroom printing. FP4+ has generous exposure latitude and responds well to pull processing for ultra-smooth tonality; it also tolerates moderate pushing when you want a little extra bite and mood. Whether you’re printing fiber in the darkroom or building a consistent digital workflow, FP4 Plus offers predictable, repeatable results and that unmistakable classic Ilford tonality. Process in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Key features
ISO 125 black-and-white negative
Traditional fine grain with excellent sharpness
Smooth, classic tonality with well-shaped midtones
Wide exposure latitude; pull/push friendly
Scans and prints predictably; standard B&W processing
Tech specs
Film type: Black & white negative (panchromatic)
Speed: ISO 125/22°
Process: Standard B&W chemistry
Contrast / grain: Medium contrast, fine traditional grain
Push/pull: Commonly rated 64–200; push to 400 possible with increased contrast/grain (lab dependent)