Film Photography Project FPP 120 X-Ray Black and White Negative Film

FPP 120 X-Ray Black and White Negative Film — a distinctive stock for a niche photography brand

The gist: For a photographer building a personal or freelance brand, this experimental medium-format stock offers a look that stands out from a portfolio full of standard black-and-white film.

• Distinct look: the lack of an anti-halation layer plus an orthochromatic base gives a diffused, high-contrast aesthetic you won't find in mainstream film stocks.
• Low cost to test: at roughly $8 a roll, it's cheap to experiment with before deciding whether the look fits your brand.
• Flexible ISO: base-rated around 100, with some photographers pushing it toward 400 in lower light.
• Extra prep time: its light-piping sensitivity means it needs dark-bag or dim-light loading, adding overhead to a shoot day.

Reviewers have flagged inconsistency risk, with some reporting scratches and small black streaks across a portion of frames — worth knowing before you shoot anything client-facing on it.

Best for: photographers building an experimental or portfolio-driven niche who can absorb some inconsistency. Skip it if: you need predictable, clean results for paid client deliverables — treat this as a personal-project film, not a client film. Runs ~$8 — check the current price before buying.