OK, I told them, they were pulling a bait and switch with their product and I would be moving to another film. I like the old-fashioned look of Foma films, here Fomapan 200 Creative: Camera: Mamiya C330 Professional. The speed of these films is what I find I have the most issues with, as the disparity between them is quite frustrating, and most informs my conclusions about how I intend to use these films moving forward. But HP5 Plus offers something different than Tri-X - stronger Mir ist das Ergebnis ein wenig zu krnig. Fomapan 400 is the fastest emulsion in Foma Bohemias line of films. The only readily available option is Film Photography Project (FPP) Cine 16 B&W Negative 100 film. Looking back on that article I figured it was time for a redo. for Out of all the films I tested, I felt Tri-X had the best balance of contrast overall. If youre looking for something a little different or want a bit of a challenge and a change from the near-perfection of Ilford and Kodak films, give Fomapan 400 a try, you never know. Content contributor - become a part of the worlds biggest film and alternative photography community blog. The woman was climbing out for some fresh air, that shot was taken during the heatwave in August! That being said, settling on using it as a 200 means that Ill shoot it less frequently, reserving it for spring/summer use. Added additional sample images. I tried (semi-succesfully) push foma200 1 stop in rodinal and its definitely also worth checking out, the foma200 film gives (imo) better results than the 400. Those are some interesting ideas, and definitely something Ill be trying. Thanks for visitingBeyond the Aperture. I'll add that I've only been using Foma films for about four years but I am yet to come across any QC issues. Recently I switched over to DD-X from ID-11. I wasnt expecting to prefer Fomapan overexposed, but I cant argue with the results. Some great shots here, but the man smoking in the bus is just terrific. Go figure. Kentmere is better in general, more dynamic range. I recently wrote a 5 Frames With Fomapan 400 where I described the results shot at EI1600 with a 2 stop push. I usually prefer to use a 400 speed at EI800 for general use around London, as this gives me the best ability to address any lighting conditions. Dies betrifft sowohl die Chemieflaschen als auch Papiere. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'35mmc_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_10',180,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-35mmc_com-medrectangle-3-0'); I think this experience definitely demonstrated to me the way that box speed is subjective. Ill have to try it now; thanks for the recommendation! ", the paintings, the drawings, the photographs. I never did care for the halation and light piping of Kodak anyway. These are terrific. I think that overexposed by a stop it definitely shares characteristics, there is some equivalency between the rendering of the grain, and the achievable contrast in flat light. Get a free Kentmere 35mm film when you use my invite link!http://i.refs.cc/r7yZ7EEe In this video I shoot my first roll of Fomapan 400 Black and White und dabei kommt es eben darauf an, die flssige chemie zu verteilen. Although I wouldnt 1. I recently wrote a 5 Frames With Fomapan 400 where I described the results shot at EI1600 with a 2 stop push. Update: May 26, 2021Added a notation that the Fomapan data sheets indicate that the anti-halation dye clears during development, but that it has not been my experience that it does. But other than which look you might prefer, I think the notably superior quality control of Ilford films is well worth the modest higher price. For more articles on 35mmc about the subject matter discussed here, please click one of the following tag links: Contribute to 35mmc for an Ad-Free Experience. Its actually the other way around Foma on the left! I do keep a bottle of Rodinal on hand for slower films (Ferrania P30 or Across 100) but DD-X is my go-to for everything else. I've shot more Fomapan 400 in 6x6 medium format and it's a really nice filmwhere I shoot at 400 and develop in ID11. Wenn ich mich fr nur einen Entwickler entscheiden mte: D76. less forgiving) than HP-5 or Delta 400. You may like the results. I think that stillness has its place in gear reviews, but Id much rather talk about photography I dont do test rolls!Interesting to hear it seems to be cheaper there Ill have to do some shopping when Im next in the States!Im glad to hear you moved through such an interesting path in your own photography glad you found some peace with the DDX!Happy shooting! My negatives always look really dull. JavaScript is disabled. Definitely a characterful film with quirks, and requiring experimentation before a user can be comfortable with what it offers. by visiting our affiliates! HP5+ is an exemplary film, and definitely worth the extra cost. du hast freie Wahl: - mit Rodinal 1+50 fr gute Empfindlichkeitsausnutzung bis 640 ASA, Schrfe und normale Kontraste, (aber mitunter lange Entwicklugszeiten, die beim Agfakipprhythmus anstrengend werden), - mit Rodinal 1+100 fr hnlich gute Ergebnisse bei weiger Bewegungsarbeit fr den Arm in der (semi-)Standentwicklungund sparsamerer Ausnutzung der chemie, - mit Atomal49 fr schne Grauwerte aber nur bis 320 ASA und etwas weniger scharf, dafr weicheres Korn, - mit D76 fr Nennempfindlichkeit und etwas krzere Entwicklugnszeiten, - mit Rodinal 1+25 um den 60er-Jahre Zeitungsfoto-vintagelook mit ordentlich Korn und knackigen Kontrasten wiederzubeleben. The recurring points here pretty much nail it: HP5+ is a more consistently quality film that pushes much better. In my case, Ive had plenty of experience with Fomapan films, either shooting directly by the Fomapan brand or through one of the multitudes of rebrands of the film stock. I bought some and tried it and it worked. Most of my serious stuff I would not use 35mm for. Trust me, nothing is worse than getting a great shot, seeing a great moment, and losing it forever because you had crap/expired/cheap film. Wie ist der Fomapan qualitativ einzuordnen und wie wirkt er in Rodinal? Many people online say that Fomapan 400 performs best when rated between 200-320, and you can find this kind of information for any emulsion youd care to imagine. TLDR: Differences are minimal, both are cheap, Kentmere very very slightly better. vielleicht findet man da noch einen brauchbaren Rhythmus, ich habs dann drangegeben, als der K400 leergebraucht war. Fomapan 400, exposed for the sky behind the drivers cab. Fomapan 400, metered for the wall on the right. The Pen EE has not arrived yet.. Just out of curiosity, which developer/dilution did you use to process the film? Das braucht nicht viel Platz. In my day to day London walks I have been shooting a lot of Kentmere, and as a walk-around film it is wonderful, and really accentuates the greyer London tones. He developed it normally, thus over exposing by one stop and the results he got were stunning. The landscape of Dungeness seems to suit that gritty-grainier look well; I like it more than I expected. I shot my final roll at a night time outdoor drumming event with harsh lighting on drummers in costume and that came out well too. I see this as a good film for those who want to photograph historical events like World War Two or similar mid-century conflict reenactment. Id say its Kentmere on the left and Fomapan on the right. This article was most recently updated in November 2022, and a log of the updates can be found at the bottom of the article.). Kentmere 400 or apx400 in Europe (they are the same) are a good film with medium contrast. Analog Workflow Forums (100% Analog/Traditional). Thanks Matthias! You can see the loss of highlight at the top of the frame, but there are more shades of grey that are maintained. Ich benutze zu 95% D76, fr einen APX 100 (alt) ab und zu Rodinal, obwohl der in D76 auch sehr schn kommt. Very different animals. Fomapan 400 can also be used for street work in dull conditions or in areas where you want to show off a bit more crunch to go with urban decay. I shoot both of them. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. While we're discussing the Foma/Arista 400, yes it does seem grainy. If I wanted that I'd use a softar filter. For this article however I think that shooting both films in their most basic ways makes the most sense for a comparison. Ganz okay der Laden by Christoph Schrief, on Flickr. The FomaPan scratches real easily. The high contrast results really lent a wonderful aesthetic to those images, and Im glad I didnt choose to take Kentmere. Grundstzlich passt auch jetzt alles in den Schrank, doch ordentlich ist das nicht. Maybe it likes really high contrast scenes to begin with.though in 120 it is a nice film as the grain just isn't so noticeable. roll of Kentmere 400. Fantastic review!Thank you for sharing these shots and your thoughts and observations. Very little shadow detail, but great when you know how to use it. I have been using Kentmere 400 for years now, primarily because its comes in at the cheaper (cheapest?) You cannot paste images directly. totally agree with the article. Again, much of that comes down to personal taste, and what you want from your photographs. Also, I will not be doing anything I consider to be "my work." Tri-X at 320 is a wonderful look but one roll at 35mm is twice the price of Fomapan, sometimes even more than half! Foma 400 indeed has deep red sensitivity. [] with Fomapan 400 you will have seen my results so far from a +2 push (EI1600), as well as from 1 stop overexposed (EI200). Im Schrank lagern noch zwei ungeffnete Pulverstze fr D 76 bzw. As registered member you'd see an image here. Because Fomapan is a classic, old-school type of emulsion, its performance in 135 format is what youd more or less expect when shot in the much smaller frame size of 35mm film, which in a word, a bit grainy. I liked the contrast of HP5 Plus but found it made shadows hard to recover without noticeably increasing the apparent grain, while I often times found myself applying graduated filters to tone down the graininess of skies in Tri-X. Both are unique and can not replace the other. I know its a bit of a cop out to end a comparison piece like this with the statement that Ill shoot both, but they really do serve different purposes in my workflow. ehrlich gesagt habe ich keine Ahnung. Die wild unverpackten Recycle Filme mchte ich ebenso wenig benutzen. 5x7 Fomapan 200 at e.i. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. All negatives were scanned on a Nikon D810 with the 60mm f/2.8 AF-S macro lens and a Nikon ES-2 adapter, which is a massive leap forward in quality from the V600 I used when I first started shooting film. Grain is just acceptable on 35 mm film and no problem if you are working on medium format. I started off with HC-110 but found the dilutions impractical for most film I shot. Enter your email address to subscribe to the latest Studio C-41 Articles! Yep, there are many reviews of Foma 400 on the net, and they often say that, shot at box speed and developed as recommended, its grainy, contrasty and lacks shadow detail, which is what pushed film looks like.I shoot a lot of it, all at 200. Ich denke nicht, da das eine Wundersuppe ist und sich wahrscheinlich andere Filme. Shadow detail is close to non-existent in these situations, but I am usually happier with the look of these images. Der 100/21 Silvermax in Silvermax Entwickler entspricht genau dem was ich suchte. Its cheaper than tri-x and hp5+. den habe ich in D76 zu recht brauchbaren ergebnissen bringen knnen. Great shots, Simon!Like the Fomapan better in this sample, but obviously its a matter of tase. Ich bin immer etwas unsicher welche Entwicklungszeiten ich nehmen soll, da ja nie klar ist um welche Version des Filmes es sich handelt. ich vermute aber, dass ich das wild gemixt habe. The datasheets say that at 2, you should go with a 6 exposure. for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers You cant throw any developer at Fomapan 400 and expect pleasing results. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Warum hast den denn den Agfa Kipp verwendet, denn es ist ja vermutlich ein Ilford Film. And I thought taping over the red dot was silly. Find out more about 35mmc here. Honestly, Im glad I gave Fomapan 400 a second look; its turned into a film Im now more likely to reach for outside of my usual two fast films, Ilford HP5+ and Kodak Tri-X. I recommend having a look at the images found in those to assess the qualities to be found at each different methodology. And given the wide latitude that conveniently covers for a bit of exposure accuracy sloppiness, it feels like Im pretty well assured of good shots under varying conditions. Acceptable on 35 mm film and no problem if you are working on format... 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