I'm getting drawn to b&w film

[ChrisR]

Oh dear or dear, I should RTFM, or more precisely RTFOP! Sorry folks. And I guess even HP5 might be nicer in 120...

 

[Steve Smith]

120mm would be a pretty big negative and require quite a sizeable camera!

And it used to exist as a roll film. I wish it still did.

5" x 4" negatives on a roll would be great! (115 film was 6.75" x 4.75" - assuming the 4.75" was the width, that's 120.6mm).

and Acros really does seem to be the favourite of many for 100 ISO films.

Acros is my current favourite for 120 (Agfa APX 100 for 35mm) but you can't go wrong with Ilford FP4+ really.


Steve.

 

[abdoujaparov]

Ten ordered. However, it'll have to wait to be used - got plenty of 400 rolls for winter light.

Yeah, good point - maybe the OP should leave the GP3 until next year!

While I remember - put a roll of tape in your bag, because the GP3 doesn't have a sticky tab at the end to seal the used roll.

 

[skysh4rk]

They have had quality control issues in the past, apparently, but my rolls have been fine.

This is exactly why you should start with something from the major players until you know everything is working well. There are already heaps of variables when you first undertake film photography; controlling the quality of the film is an easy one to manage.

Personally, when starting out, I also think it's best to shoot C41 film and have a lab professionally process and scan your film. This way even more variables are controlled and it's easier to address any problems that might arise with equipment (e.g., light leaks, faulty shutters, etc.), exposure, or anything else. Once you know that the equipment is okay and exposures look good, then slowly start to introduce those other variables, such as doing your own developing and/or scanning.