Is Fomapan film any good?

Is Fomapan film any good?

Fomapan 100 is a good looking film when shot to its strengths, but it’s about as old-school as a black-and-white film can get. While its comically large grain and stunted technical capabilities deliver images tinged with nostalgia, they’re also annoying enough to make the film an anachronism.

Where is Fomapan made?

the Czech Republic
Fomapan 100 is a black and white film made by Foma in the Czech Republic, and available in a variety of formats. Most of us are familiar with the giants of film – Kodak, Agfa, Ilford and Fujifilm – but there were many other companies who made film as well.

Is Fomapan 100 good?

Yes, a two minute range yields quality results. On top of this the film handles over exposure quite well. This film is very much an excellent beginner film. With the ease of processing of this film there are also some deal breaking drawbacks.

Who makes Fomapan?

Foma Bohemia
Fomapan 100 Classic is a panchromatic black and white negative film manufactured in Czech Republich by Foma Bohemia. It is known for its low price, classic (and grainy) look, deep shadows, and temperamental exposure latitude.

Which Fomapan is the best?

Great Performance As you might expect, Fomapan 100 Classic and 200 Creative have the best grain qualities; very fine and lots of detail. But honestly, Fomapan 400 Action is nearly indistinguishable from the two slower speeds in terms of grain, contrast, and image quality.

Is Fomapan C41?

Fomapan 100 and 400 are both B&W Negative film not colour as noted above.. anod Fomapan 200 CANNOT be C41 processed…

Is Fomapan DX coded?

News from end of 2015 but hasn’t been placed on APUG yet. Thank you for your email. Yes, it is true, step by step we are replacing the cartridges with DX code with the black ones.

Is black and white film C41?

A 35mm black and white film, but not a regular one. This film is processed in C41 as any other color negative film. The Ilford XP2 Super 400 is a black and white film, but it has some special features that make it different from other b&w films. It is so special that it can be developed as any other color film.

What is true black and white film?

‘Traditional’ B&W film (Silver Gelatin): The ‘Traditional’ Black and White films you see are referred to as Silver Gelatin, the reason for this is fairly simple; They’re made of tiny crystals of silver salts suspended in Gelatin.

Is Lady GREY a FomaPan?

Instead Lomography repackages film from FomaPan for Lomography Lady Grey 400, but earlier emulsions were apparently Kodak T-Max 400. The film has been on the market for a number of years now and has received not only a revamp but also more and more praise as we’ve delved deeper into the analog film photography world.

Can C41 develop black and white?

This film is processed in C41 as any other color negative film. The Ilford XP2 Super 400 is a black and white film, but it has some special features that make it different from other b&w films. It is so special that it can be developed as any other color film.

What is fomapan 100 Classic?

FOMAPAN 100 Classic. is panchromatically sensitized, black and white negative film of the speed ISO 100/21 o. This film is characterized by high resolution, wide exposure latitude and fine grain. The film is available in roll film 120, sheet films, perforated 35 mm films including long length rolls. Technical data sheets

How much does fomapan cost?

For the record, and for a fairer comparison, B&H sells Tri-X for US$7.00* per roll in a box of five, which still makes Fomapan a pretty incredible value. It’s really the best reason to consider Fomapan.

What is focusfomapan 100 creative?

Fomapan 100 Creative is panchromatic sensitized, black and white negative film of the speed iso 100. This film is characterized by high resolution, wide exposure latitude and fine grain. Would you like to tell us about a lower price? There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.

What is the difference between fomapan 400 and fomapen 400?

Fomapan 400, exposed for the wall/tent light. Much brighter on the figure, much darker on areas not touched by light. Fomapan 400, exposed for the sky. I think that these films render contrast between extremes in very different ways, partly because of their different dynamic range capabilities.

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