120formatet
120formatet refers to a medium format film size. The designation "120" does not relate to the film's length in feet but is a legacy designation from the early days of photography. This film format is characterized by its width of 61 mm and typically comes wound on a spool. It is commonly used with medium format cameras, which are known for producing images with higher resolution and better depth of field compared to smaller formats like 35mm.
The 120 format film has a backing paper that runs along its entire length, protecting the film