Ilford Ortho Plus 80 – 120 Film

Ilford Ortho Plus 80 – 120 Film

Ilford Ortho Plus 80 is a medium-speed orthopanchromatic black and white film with unique rendering characteristics. With a native ISO of 80, this film is not sensitive to red light, resulting in dramatic and distinctive tonal separation. Reds appear as deep grey or black, making it an excellent creative choice for portraits, florals, fashion, or architectural work where bold contrast and unusual rendering are desired.

Because of its lack of red sensitivity, Ortho 80 can be handled under red safelight conditions, making it especially suitable for studio work, darkroom use, and technical applications like medical imaging or archival copy work. It develops beautifully in standard black and white chemistry like ID11 for normal contrast or PQ Universal for higher contrast effects.

Sharp, fine-grained, and incredibly versatile, Ilford Ortho 80 in 120 format is a must-try for experimental photographers seeking something different from the typical panchromatic black and white look.