FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp)vs Tri-X 400 (36 exp)
Ilford
FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp)
From £9
Best for Portraits, landscape & architectural B&W
View FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp)
VS
Kodak
Tri-X 400 (36 exp)
From £11
Best for Street, documentary & photojournalism
View Tri-X 400 (36 exp)
Which should you buy?
Portraits, Landscape & Architectural B&W — FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp): The refined, versatile middle ground of Ilford B&W — fine grain, beautiful tones, and made in Britain.
Street, Documentary & Photojournalism — Tri-X 400 (36 exp): The most iconic film ever made. Gritty, contrasty, and timeless — Tri-X defines what black-and-white photography looks like.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The fp4 plus 125 (36 exp) is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp) | Tri-X 400 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £9 | £11 |
| Sensor | 35mm black & white negative — ISO 125 | 35mm black & white negative — ISO 400 (pushable to ISO 3200) |
| Video | N/A | N/A |
| Autofocus | N/A | N/A |
| Stabilisation | N/A | N/A |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | ~30g | ~30g |
| Dimensions | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures | 35mm 135-format cartridge, 36 exposures |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | ISO 125 — good light, studio or outdoor conditions | ISO 400 — pushable to ISO 3200 with D-76 or HC-110 |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | FP4 Plus 125 (36 exp) | Tri-X 400 (36 exp) |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | ||
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — |
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