Every Format, One Roll
Plan a roll
With the Super 120 you can change format between any two frames: a 6x12 panorama, then a 6x6 square, then a 6x4.5 portrait, all on the same roll.
Tap a format to add a frame and see how the roll fills up. Tap a frame to remove it.
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Frame counts are approximate and can vary slightly between film brands.
How It Looks On Your Film
Each strip changes format from one frame to the next, with no reloading and no second back.
Shot with the Super 120 System
An Incredibly Versatile Tool
A large format camera is already versatile, but sometimes sheet film isn't the right tool for the job.
Perhaps a smaller negative is ideal for the project you're working on, you want the convenience of shooting multiple pictures without carrying lots of equipment, or you want to experiment with techniques that a dedicated medium-format camera just can't do. This is where roll-film comes into its own: compact, readily available, and high-quality.
We could've designed six different roll-film backs and sold them all separately, but that's not what we're about. Our products lower the barriers of entry into the craft, which is why we've spent so much time developing a product that gives you every format and options to explore.
Fun And Easy To Build Yourself
The Super 120 System comes supplied as a kit in several parts. But don't worry we have a super clear set of instructions and an assembly video you can follow.
Not only is building the kit great fun, it also shows you how the system works and how you can service and repair it over the years. Throughout the design process, we have taken great care to ensure that assembly is an enjoyable and insightful experience.
And of course if you have any problems at all, we are here to help!
How To Build Your Kit
The Super 120 System has been designed as a kit that you can build at home. Although the kit comes with clear instructions, you can also use this video for guidance.
Super 120 Questions
The Super 120 fits any 4x5 camera with a Graflok back (sometimes called an international back): the kind with two sliding locks that let you take the ground glass off. If you're not sure about your camera, send us the model and we'll check for you.
No. The parts are colour-coded and snap together, all the hardware is included, and it comes with a printed manual. There's also a full build video on this page you can follow along with. If you get stuck at any point, we're here to help.
Yes. You can switch format between any two frames and mix any combination of formats from 6x4.5 to 6x12 on the same roll. The mechanical counter keeps track of where you are. The video above shows how it's done.
It depends on the formats you use: roughly 16 frames at 6x4.5, down to 6 frames at 6x12. Use the roll planner above to see how a mixed roll works out.
Standard 120 roll film, so you can use any of the colour and black and white stocks you'd use in a medium format camera.
Shipping is free worldwide. For EU and US orders, all duties and taxes are included, so there's nothing to pay on delivery. The Super 120 comes with a 1-year warranty, plus repairs from our Brighton workshop.
Why Did We Make the Super 120 System?
Sometimes sheet film isn’t the right tool for the job, perhaps a smaller negative is ideal for the project you’re working on, or you want the convenience of shooting multiple pictures without carrying lots of equipment. or maybe you just want to experiment with techniques that a dedicated medium-format camera just can’t do. This is where roll-film comes into its own: compact, readily available, and high-quality.
There are a variety of roll-film backs available for Graflok cameras. Many are expensive and others are hard to get hold of; with no guarantee on the longevity of second hand units. Only a handful allow you to shoot different aspect ratios, so you’re committed to one format. Got a 6x6 back but want to try 6x9? You’ll need to buy another back.
At Intrepid, our commitment is to making analogue photography as accessible as possible. We could’ve designed six different backs and sold them separately, but that’s not what we’re about. We want our products to lower barriers of entry into the craft, which is why we’ve spent so much time developing a product that gives you options to explore. We chose to make the Super 120 a self-assembly kit, not only to keep it affordable, but to share the reward of making your own photographic equipment.
Building something gives you a first-hand understanding of how it goes together, why it works the way it does, and how to fix it yourself. We worked hard to make the build process enjoyable and straightforward, including snap-together features and pleasing tactile feedback.
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