Also, Fomapan 400 is a film that shines in certain situations and conditions and if youre looking for a specific look and feel to your black & white images. I dont think this had anything to do with overexposure since my F100 is usually pretty consistent in matrix metering mode. 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Fomapan 200. Lastly, I converted the file to 16-bit Grayscale and added a curves layer to set the white/black points in Photoshop. For your last two pictures I can only guess. Most of my serious stuff I would not use 35mm for. With some loaders there is no actual gate, just a labyrinth which prevents the light from entering more than an inch or so. Content contributor - become a part of the worlds biggest film and alternative photography community blog. Fomapan 400, metered for the batons. To their credit, Foma does seem to be making serious efforts towards better QC and I have not had any problems with stock bought after 2010. And the best part is that you can get Fomapan 400 in medium format and sheet film. I chose the images below specifically because they have some big chunks of sky. ich vermute aber, dass ich das wild gemixt habe. What a difference! Its actually the other way around Foma on the left! Id probably let it sit in the developer a little longer next time.Regardless of the negative density, the results speak for themself - just look at the detail in the chrome of the motorcycle pictured below. Really glad you found it useful! But for some, $20 is a big deal. If I wanted that I'd use a softar filter. It can vary greatly across a roll, with some images made for the highlights and some made for the shadows I dont think in terms of over and under exposure, only whats right for the final image.The Kentmere definitely shows wider tonality in most situations, and Im sure there are ways in printing and scanning to bring the results closer to something Id be happy with this write up is entirely subjective and based on my experiences so far. Press?? That could be quite a difference. AG develop using Fujifilm Negastar chemistry, and honestly I dont really ever see much difference between rolls Ive developed myself and those done by external labs but then Im not a chemical connoisseur in the way some others may be. It has lower dynamic range, and must be treated carefully regardless of what its being shot at. Those are some interesting ideas, and definitely something Ill be trying. end of the spectrum compared to Ilford and Kodak offerings, but also because I think it performs better than its price point. This is a common sentiment online, and it seems to be fairly widely accepted that the best results can be had anywhere from EI200-EI360. Wie ist der Fomapan qualitativ einzuordnen und wie wirkt er in Rodinal? Both films are a solid choice - try both and see which you like better! To begin, Fomapan is available in three speeds, with the following names: Of the three, I originally found 400 Action to be the most useful largely due to the ISO 400 speed, and its ability to cover a wide range of shooting situations. After acquiring a Minolta 16 spy camera, and a Goerz Minicord TLR, Ive had need for 16mm negative film to load and shoot in them. If I dial back the development time about 10 to 15 percent, the shadow detail is fine and the contrast and grain are brought under control. Your link has been automatically embedded. und dabei kommt es eben darauf an, die flssige chemie zu verteilen. It will also mean that I can make a few comparisons to other, higher end 400 speed films, as they fill roughly the same space. As a winter/autumn all rounder the Kentmere is serving me well, and Fomapan as a high-light film makes a lot of sense. I bought some and tried it and it worked. Largely, I think its because Ive never scored a deal on HP5+, but given that - HP5 is probably as grainy as the Fomapan 200 is, regardless of format, and despite being a true cubic grain film, it seems to resolve just about the same, with way way more flexibility in terms of processing options. Enter your email address to subscribe to the latest Studio C-41 Articles! If everything goes well I will save up some pennies for an Olympus Pen FT. However it absolutely shines as a character film when over exposed I really do believe it to make more sense as a 200/300ish speed as many online similarly claim. Some people maintain that it has that vintage TriX feel from the 60s. 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. There really isn't any more of a risk with the more expensive film. Much brighter on the figure, much darker on areas not touched by light. You cannot paste images directly. But HP5 Plus offers something different than Tri-X - stronger contrast and what I think is less pronounced grain, especially in the skies. Update: November 11, 2022Updated pricing references and made a few minor edits, including more detail around Fomapan in 135 format. Kentmere 400 is probably the film for you. Quote; And while you cannot buy D-23, you can buy it in kits from Photographers formulary or mix it up yourself. 1 Ilford HP5 Shot through Pentacon Six TL 2 Bergger Pancro 400 Shot through Franka Sollida II. 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. Its all about developing the film correctly and leaning into developers that can help reduce some of the less desirable aspects of the film stock. If excessive grain is not disturbing you for the Fomapan 400 you can go for Rodinal. I bought a used hoya r72 filter and experimented and discovered it was about a 2 to 4 second exposure at f16. Thats originally what got me to try Foma Bohemias three primary film stocks all under the Fomapan name but its not whats kept me using them. leider habe ich beim K400 aber in der standentwicklung nie die Wlkchen in den Griff gekriegt- die Entwicklung wurde immer fleckig und ungleichmig, weil ja die Bewegung fehlte. Black and rich and whites are vivid. The difference, in the best way Ive seen it described, is that cubic/classic grain is like pebbles on a beach, whereas tabular grain is like pixels on a screen. Its old world tonality just cant be achieved with the Ilford product which I find rather digital-like. Thanks John! These days Im only really developing my own film when I have certain requirements, like push processing, otherwise I wait until I have a large batch to send off to AG in Birmingham. That way, you're a mile away and you've got their shoes.". I buy all of my film from Analogue Wonderland. 4 Rollei Retro 400RPX Shot through Pentacon Six TL. There are several 5 Frames With articles Ive written here on 35mmc which look at some of the results from these different exposure combinations with Fomapan 400. I personally think the grain and contrast is much better. Grundstzlich passt auch jetzt alles in den Schrank, doch ordentlich ist das nicht. Dies betrifft sowohl die Chemieflaschen als auch Papiere. However the overall effect is actually quite muddy, and unpleasing to my eye, whereas the Fomapan in the same condition is undeniably less detailed, but results in a nicer image (in my opinion).if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'35mmc_com-box-4','ezslot_11',182,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-35mmc_com-box-4-0'); Kentmere 400, exposed for the dappled light. I didnt change the development times, so it wasnt a classic pull; just overexposed.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'35mmc_com-box-3','ezslot_1',179,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-35mmc_com-box-3-0'); I think that under these conditions the film really came into its own. Now that Im retired, I like instant gratification slip into the darkroom whenever I need to process filmpour, dilute, temp check, time/temp compensate and process. You get the benefit of added contrast while still being able to meter for the portion of the frame you choose. Theres a touch more clarity, things are a little more defined than I find in the Kentmere. I recently wrote a 5 Frames With Fomapan 400 where I described the results shot at EI1600 with a 2 stop push. The grain is fairly fine. Definitely worth the effort but definitely to save for the summer! Ganz okay der Laden by Christoph Schrief, on Flickr. 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 dont believe that reusable developers are a great idea with Fomapan, due to the anti-halation dye (see above, and a note below as well); one-shot developers where you can dump it off seem like the best bet. Contribute to 35mmc for an Ad-Free Experience-, Fuji C200 Review A short note on my Enduring Love for this film By Phil Stefans, Kodak Portra 400 My First Roll by Simon King, Fuji Pro 400H & Kodak Portra 400 Quest For Colour By Aukje, NOSSAFLEX - An organising tool for film photography - Launches on Kickstarter, The Beauty of Basic: Life with One Lens - By Will Mordell, Camera, Lens, Film and Peripheral Kit Reviews. Kodak Trix 400 in Rodinal. Das braucht nicht viel Platz. Go figure. [], [] of a film camera as well as film itself, and this meant that my results were not ideal. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Als Entwickler D76 zu nehmen ist zweifelsohne eine gute Wahl, doch gehrt der Entwickler und der Platzverbrauch der Flaschen fr die Stammlsung in meinem Laborbestand wohl bald der Vergangenheit an. 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. So what does this mean to you as a photographer? Theres always something interesting here. 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. But the real issue for me is that I am about to try bulk loading for the first time, so there is a possibility that I will lose it all. Its predictable, and has a very classic feeling to it. Sort: Order Added Price: lowest first Price: highest first Brand: A - Z Brand: Z - A Top Rated Clear All Of my usual go to developers, I like it most in ID-11 or D76 (same developer different manufacturers) at a 1+1 dillution but exposing the film at 250 ISO but processing for the 400 ISO times. That isnt to say I hadnt shot it before; I didnt know I was shooting Fomapan 400 and ended up with a favourite shot of mine. Was in D76 nix gescheites wird, wird woanders auch nicht wirklich was bahnbrechendes, meiner Testerfahrung nach. By The experiment started by shooting a roll of Kentmere 400 and a roll of Fomapan 400. Foma 400 indeed has deep red sensitivity. The images made with that extra stop of light were enough to allow me to settle for [], [] The images above all felt under exposed. It is, I believe, well known that Foma is a go-to choice for relabeled black-and-white film stocks, and evidence suggests that three of FPPs monster films are actually Fomapan 100, 200 and 400 respectively (the fourth appears to be Orwo UN54). That being said, settling on using it as a 200 means that Ill shoot it less frequently, reserving it for spring/summer use. I was reading an article that Simon King wrote on 35mmc where he shot fomapan 400 at 200. Your previous content has been restored. I dont think I have as direct an analogy with Fomapan 400, its more of its own thing. If you want some quality on iso 1600 with a iso 400 film use the HP5+ or films like delta 3200 or Tmax 3200 on iso 1600. DIE Reportagekombi der 60er und 70er. I absolutely understand that for someone looking for a lower grain and more of a modern look the Fomapan emulsion isnt going to work, but then, I am not really sure that the Kentmere 400 would meet this requirement either neither of these films wins in that department. I decided to give Fomapan 400 a try after discovering that it is exactly the same price as Kentmere 400. I want to see what a film or lens does on the street or around people. These films are reasonably similarly priced, at around 25 for a pack of 5x 36-shot rolls at time of writing. Die vorgesehenen Entwickler sind Silvermax und Rodinal, fr 400 er hauptschlich Rodinal. The look of Kentemere reminds me of those surveillance films, or JHC400, so maybe that would be the most direct comparison. This article started as a write up about my time shooting these two emulsions over a long bank holiday weekend, where I had similar lighting conditions and was able to shoot similar exposures across both Fomapan and Kentmere rolls. However I still wanted to see whether Fomapan 400 could work for me in any other use cases, and so shot this roll at EI200, one stop overexposed consistently. Recently I switched over to DD-X from ID-11. I loaded up my LowePro 400 AW II with my Nikon F100, 12-24mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.8, and 85mm f/1.8 one foggy March morning before striking out through the streets of NYC to shoot some film. Exposure: 1/500 @ F5.6 (Y2 filter and rubber lens hood) Film: Fomapan 200 Creative dev. I think again the Kentmere has more detail here, less lost in the shadows and better definition in the highlights. If I could only have one it would be the Ilford for its bulletproof reliability. I love your city scenes. Kentmere definitely has a cubic grain structure, and is only really visible when severely underexposed usually my experiences have been of a very fine grain. Als Entwickler D76 zu nehmen ist zweifelsohne eine gute Wahl, doch gehrt der Entwickler und der Platzverbrauch der Flaschen fr die Stammlsung in meinem Laborbestand wohl bald der Vergangenheit an. They werent having any of that artsy stuff. 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. For starters it is a 200 ISO film not a 400 film. 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. My negatives always look really dull. One word of caution when scanning Kentmere films with flatbed scanners like the Epson V600 or V800 - be very careful with the Unsharp Mask. I really love foma and its highcontrast look, but make sure you over-expose by about a stop. It is a true 400 ISO film. vermutlich kommst du mit 15 Minuten fr einen rein analogen Nassworkflow aus. (Free 3-day trial)Subscribe here. Kentmere 400, exposed for the sky almost a perfect gradient from the top of the frame to the middle where it falls off into blown out territory. Too many reviewers shoot their backyard trees. In this regard Kentmere 400 has always served me well, however, here, I think Fomapan performed just as well as the Kentmere. 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. As I mentioned earlier, the film performs the best when over-exposed by a stop or a little less than a stop, but that shouldnt stop you from shooting it as the box speed of ASA-400. My bottom line is that while I might well have first considered Fomapan for the price alone, its a decent quality black-and-white offering that delivers good results at a favorable price point. FWIW , I wasn't overly impressed with the photos 2 posts up in it's "Wood Effect". While Fomapan is still about the least expensive 120 film you can get, its price advantage over arguably better films has eroded since I initially wrote this review. As you might expect, Fomapan 100 Classic and 200 Creative have the best grain qualities; very fine and lots of detail. I wasnt expecting to prefer Fomapan overexposed, but I cant argue with the results. Ive seen Fomapan described as having a tabular grain structure, the same as found in Delta, T-Max, and Neopan lines of film, as well as C41. Kentmere is a low contrast film which leaves you a lot of room to work in the shadows, and turns out great when developed in DD-X. Ive experimented with Foma quite a bit to get results that I feel represent the best possible look from this film. Wenn ich mich fr nur einen Entwickler entscheiden mte: D76. Ive always liked the look Ive been getting, and can definitely see a uniqueness from HP5 and Tri-X. (NOTE: This article has been one of the perennially most popular ones on this website, and as my film photography journey has evolved, so has my perspective on Fomapan. I am not sure that I agree with you on the contrast. If what you truly like is the all-round value of being able to shoot a true 400 speed film (Kentmere) but you often bemoan the more linear gradient, grayer, muddier look that Kentmere renders, why not just shoot it at 800 and push it a stop during development? roll of Fomapan 400 and bought a 100ft. for Accessibility for blind people who use screen readers; Press?? News, Tips & Reviews. Aber Rodinal mit ISO 400 geht doch, finde ich. Although these werent excessively bad I think Ill be sticking to other films for my standard low light/push options especially HP5. Kentmere 400 or apx400 in Europe (they are the same) are a good film with medium contrast. Sometimes this grittiness fits your subject - Ill often choose Tri-X when shooting at former military bases because of the grain alone. I take my results at 400 and, more often than not, am happy with them. All photographs and text appearing on 35mmc.com are the exclusive property of the named author (except where stated otherwise) and are protected by copyright. Ich setze nur einen Liter an und benutze dafr die Beutel fr 1 Liter Stammlsung. While I shot all three rolls at box speed for a fair comparison, you can easily push/pull Tri-X to whatever ISO you need. I think people looking for that aesthetic and willing to be less cavalier with their metering would be happy with the lower cost of Kentmere. Ive even shot the movie at a World War 1 event at Torontos historic Fort York, and it looked amazing, especially when I framed the images right to avoid the modern condos surrounding the fort today. in Atomal49 1+2 kam er noch differentierter und mit schnen Grauwerten. I cant find a reputable source to this, and theres nothing mentioned in Fomas technical sheets, so Im really not sure what to think about this. And to those who want to shoot it at ASA-400 or even faster, I say go for it! notfalls kann man es in 1+100 mit einer Standentwicklung versuchen. sie glaubt, dass das sowieso immer gleich wird. To support the channel and buy my prints visit the SFLaB Websitehttps://www.rogerlowe.co.ukWant more content?Why not become a member! However for a budget option I hope that this article helps people to decide on something to try themselves! Enter? But honestly, Fomapan 400 Action is nearly indistinguishable from the two slower speeds in terms of grain, contrast, and image quality. You cant throw any developer at Fomapan 400 and expect pleasing results. Welche Zeiten hast du verwendet? ago. Fomapan features a more severe cut off, with well exposed images showing pure blacks and pure whites with only a very same-y grey in the middle. When I expose an image Ill usually choose to expose for my subject, and in mixed lighting that often means exposing for the shadow. 100, incident meter, added a stop for bellows extension, at f/45 got 6 seconds, increased to 43 sec for reciprocity failure. I recently wrote a 5 Frames With Fomapan 400 where I described the results shot at EI1600 with a 2 stop push. Display as a link instead, 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. Contribute to 35mmc for an Ad-Free Experience-, 5 Frames with the Olympus XA & Ektar 100 (at EI400) by Simon King, Frames with the Mighty Hasselblad XPAN By Yul Vazquez, 5 Frames on Frozen Lake Winnipeg with Rollei 25 RPX By Christopf Rampitsch, 5 Frames With Fomapan 400 "Action" at EI1600, Developed as 3200 - by Simon King - 35mmc, First Impressions: A Fomapan 400 Review - The Analogue Experience, Fomapan 400 & Kentmere 400 Review - Battle of the Budgets - by Simon King - 35mmc, Video: Chatting to Ashley Carr in Stourport (part 2), 5 frames of the Extinction Rebellion with a Leica R5 - by Michael Scott, Camera, Lens, Film and Peripheral Kit Reviews, Contribute to 35mmc for an Ad-Free Experience. And one further note here. Id like to be able to shoot 400 speed films either dead on as much as possible, and to use the latitude when in tricky situations to go slightly under when necessary. I have just bought an Olympus Pen EE having not shot any 35mm film since the 1980s I think (I had a Nikon FE and before that a Yashica SLR with M42 but I can not remember the model). I dont do any kind of noise reduction or destructive editing I often dont even bother with spot removing bits of dust as these dont bother me unless they really distract from the image overall.
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