120 Film

A medium format film format supplied on an open spool with protective backing paper, producing negatives significantly larger than standard 35mm film.

Key features:

• Frame Sizes: The width is fixed at 60mm, but frame length varies depending on the camera system used (most commonly 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, or 6x9 cm).

• Image Quality: Because the negative area is 3 to 4 times larger than 35mm, 120 film captures far greater detail, smoother tonal transitions, and finer grain.

• Format: Unlike 35mm, 120 film has no sprocket holes and relies on backing paper to protect the film from light during loading and unloading.

Note: 120 film is often mistakenly called "120mm film." The "120" name comes from Kodak's original numbering system introduced in 1901, not its physical dimensions.