Photographic film Kentmere 200-120 black-and-white negative film ISO 200, medium format

Kentmere PAN 200 is a black-and-white negative film in 120 medium format with ISO 200 sensitivity. It offers stronger contrast than typical ISO 100 and ISO 400 films while maintaining pleasant, well-controlled grain and good sharpness. The film uses a transparent, low-density base that reduces base fog (lower D-min) to achieve higher contrast without sacrificing shadow detail, making it suitable for a range of photographic situations including portraits, landscapes and studio work. It is processed with standard black-and-white chemistry.

Advantages

Kentmere 200 provides a balanced exposure latitude with medium sensitivity, delivering clear shadows and strong contrast. The film’s fine grain and good sharpness preserve detail, and the low-density base helps control base fog and keep dark-area graininess under control. It processes in standard black-and-white developers (for example, D-76), which makes it compatible with common darkroom and lab workflows.

Suitable for

• Portrait photography in natural or controlled light
• Landscape and cityscape photography
• Studio and controlled-environment shoots
• General-purpose medium-format black-and-white work

Key specifications

• Type: Black-and-white negative film
• Format: 120 medium format roll
• ISO: 200 (medium sensitivity)
• Grain: Fine grain with good sharpness
• Tonal characteristics: Wide tonal range with clear shadows and stronger contrast
• Processing: Standard black-and-white development (e.g., D-76)
• Brand: Kentmere
• MPN: 6015066
• EAN: 019498015069

How to use

Load the 120 roll into a compatible medium-format camera following the camera manufacturer’s instructions. Expose using ISO 200 settings as a baseline; adjust exposure according to lighting and creative intent (overexpose or underexpose to affect contrast and shadow detail). After shooting, develop the film using standard black-and-white chemistry and recommended times for your chosen developer to achieve intended contrast and grain characteristics.

Usage recommendations

For general-purpose shooting, meter and expose at ISO 200. For increased shadow detail in low-light conditions, consider slight overexposure (1/3 to 1 stop). To emphasize contrast, follow manufacturer-recommended development times for higher-contrast working methods. Use standard B&W developers such as D-76 for predictable results.