Glad you enjoyed this piece. I like the compositions of your sample images a lot. I blo, This Rollei 35s is a bit of a gem from @filmfurbis, Kodak Ektar 25 – Urban/Rural Decay in the Texas Panhandle – by Andrew Morang, Fujichrome Velvia – Expired & Developed in Rodinal – By Lee Griffith, Kodak Portra 400 – Pushing to 1600 – by Simon King, 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. Alternatively, please feel free to chuck a few pennies in the tip jar via Ko-fi: Learn about where yout money goes here. I’d say it’s Kentmere on the left and Fomapan on the right. In my experience it really shines one stop from box, at EI200. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Now that I’m retired, I like instant gratification – slip into the darkroom whenever I need to process film…pour, dilute, temp check, time/temp compensate and process. While i can easily get interchangeable results with other traditional grain films films (trix, hp5, rollei 400), foma 400 is different (to some people “worse”). Ausführlicher Testbericht zum HP ProBook 430 G6, ein sehr kompakter und preisgünstiger Office-Laptop, der fast ideal für Studenten und dem ThinkPad L390 ein starker Konkurrent ist. So, we put a roll in our Olympus XA2 and took it out. . A high speed, medium contrast film, it is particularly good for unfavourable light conditions. This film is a panchromatically sensitized, black-and-white negative film designed for taking photographs under unfavourable light con… 11 - 12 Fortepan 100 5 - 7 Fortepan 200 6 - 7 Fortepan 400 Neu 8 - 10 Acros 100 7 - 8 Neopan 400 8 - 10 Neopan 1600 8 - 10 Pan F 50 7 - 8 FP 4 125 7 - 8 HP 5 400 8 - 10 Delta 100 5 - 7 Delta 400 6 - 8 Delta 3200 12 - 14 TriX 400 7 - 8 TMax 100 7 - 9 TMax 400 11 - 12 TMax 3200 auf 3200 12 - 14 TMax 3200 auf 6400 20 - 25 Entwicklertabelle ATOMAL 49 … Fomapan 400 is a 400 ISO film. I really disliked Fomapan 400. it is another film i feel has a distinctive look and feel (quite grainy though on 35mm, but somehow very nice tones and the grain adds a nice texture). Let me start by tell you I’m surprised at the cost of film in the UK. There is no such thing as 'just right' sensitivity to colours, IMHO. READ NEXT. For your last two pictures I can only guess. Discussion in 'B&W: Film, Paper, Chemistry' started by Ariston, May 12, 2019. Where I live, I would pay €54 for a 50m roll of Fomapan 400, while a 30.5m roll of HP5+ sets me back €84.90. Analog Workflow Forums (100% Analog/Traditional), (You must log in or sign up to reply here.). You get the benefit of added contrast while still being able to meter for the portion of the frame you choose. It pushes and pulls so well. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I love your city scenes. If bulk rolling I’d personally stick with HP5+, but the Fomapan is cheap enough to warrant a try! It's about what looks right to you, and what you look for in your photography. Ilford also make their 35mm Ilford Delta 400 … I recommend having a look at the images found in those to assess the qualities to be found at each different methodology. Analysis and Conclusions (41:14)You should also know that this will not be a short guide. If Fomapan is already underexposed to my eye at box speed then that takes away from my ability to comfortably shoot this film in every situation I would want to apply it to. I ask because my 30.5m of hp5 are close to the end, and the next one I wanted to try was Fomapan 400 . . The one of the left is the Fomapan. Es gibt ihn als Kleinbild-, Mittelformat und Planfilm. Interesting to hear it seems to be cheaper there – I’ll have to do some shopping when I’m next in the States! I want to start bulk loading my film so I can control the number of frames, and to save money. Have you tried Bergger pancro 400? D-76 is OK. Blind Test (17:57)4. We wanted to see how well the Fomapan 400 … Too many reviewers shoot their backyard trees. Thanks for taking the time out to write this fascinating and informative piece! Pop in a blues CD and I’m in the zone. Fomapan 400, in particular, offers excellent value for money compared to the popular choices Ilford HP5 and Kodak Tri-X. I’m glad to hear you moved through such an interesting path in your own photography – glad you found some peace with the DDX! 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. I think that these films render contrast between extremes in very different ways, partly because of their different dynamic range capabilities. I personally enjoy pushing Kentmere and think it’s forgiving tonal range leads to better images when pushed. Anyway, Fomapan Creative 200 is available in 35, 120, and sheet variants, all over (search, or here’s a link to Freestyle), for reasonable prices, so it’s worth a try if you’re looking for a medium speed, clean, classic black & white film. This film is a panchromatically sensitized, black-and-white negative film designed for taking photographs under unfavourable light conditions or … 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. When I started developing my own films I used Ilford's DDX developer. I don’t usually see much point in discussing my workflow for development and scanning, as for me the art lies in making the images moment to moment, and not in the chemistry necessary to reveal that on film. One of the cheapest black and white films we sell. I’ve 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. The grain is blocky, but not distracting.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'35mmc_com-large-mobile-banner-2','ezslot_5',188,'0','0'])); The Kentmere is a little flatter, often towards a muddier, more even toned image. HP aktualisiert mit dem ProDesk 400 G5 und 600 G5 sein Portfolio an Mini-PCs und setzt auf Intels neue Sechs-Kern-Prozessoren. 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 … Fomapan 400 does well with Fomadon LQN and pretty good with HC-110 in my experience. The film meets high requirements for low granularity, good resolving power and good contour sharpness. ILFORD HP5 Plus ist ein feinkörniger hochempfindlicher und stark pushbarer schwarzweiss Film mit hohem Auflösungsvermögen für brillante Vergrösserungen von weitem Tonwertumfang. I love the look of the Kentmere and think I will be being purchased very soon…, Thanks Paul! Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Fomapan 400, metered for the batons. Apologies but the above sounds like poorly worded marketing mumbo-jumbo to me. See if you can guess which is which in the comments! Give good old Kodak Tri-X a workout. If everything goes well I will save up some pennies for an Olympus Pen FT…. Originally posted at 10:44AM, 17 June 2008 PDT Dialektik des Alltags edited this topic ages ago. The grain is fairly fine. However, as time went by, I really liked the results I keep getting from Fomapan 100. These films are reasonably similarly priced, at around £25 for a pack of 5x 36-shot rolls at time of writing. My results from pushed Fomapan are not quite as nice as these, but I think the results hold up quite well, and the real errors are down to my own mistakes rather than a … I pay around £3 a roll for 120 Fomapan 100 film and the next cheapest would be I think £4 a roll for the likes of Ilford FP4+, Ilford HP5+, then Kodak Tri-X 400, Kodak T-Max 100 & 400 and Fuji Acros 100 and then £5 for Ilford Delta 100 and 400. HP5+ I find can be used in just about any conceivable conditions....you can pull to 200 if you're shooting in bright sun....or push to 3200 in a jazz club. So this post is very helpful – many thanks. However I think because of the grain structure I often perceive the Fomapan to have a little bit of an edge in sharpness. One of the cheapest black and white films we sell. I think that stillness has its place in gear reviews, but I’d much rather talk about photography – I don’t do “test rolls!” Notice the lost detail in both the figure and the highlight of the water. Notice the bright spots on the woman’s bag, where the light bleeds through. I'm interested in others' postings about infrared usage of the foma/Arista 400. wanted to give it another go. Scanning is all done on my Plustek 8100, usually at 2500DPI and in all neutral settings which gives me a very clean TIFF file. However due to my slow shooting style I didn’t have these images ready in any kind of timeframe that would make sense, and have since shot a number of rolls of both, which has given me a little more to talk about. Alternatively, for as little as $1 a month, you can help support the upkeep of 35mmc and get access to exclusive content over on Patreon. HP5+ is an exemplary film, and definitely worth the extra cost. Where Fomapan 400 really shines is in large format: any reservations about the film's grain or latitude evaporate once price is taken into consideration: it's around half the price of HP5 Plus per sheet and less than a third of the price of Kodak Tri-X, and it's still relatively easy to find 4x5 Fomapan 400 in the UK. Your abusive post has been reported. geschrieben von m23 am 2011-06-13 in #Ausrüstung #bw #35mm #foma #review #rodinal #cz #schwarzweiss #fomapan … Fomapan 400 8 - 10 Fomapan 800 (n.m. The only way for OP to find out what they like is to test both products. CES 2018: Intel Keynote [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is quite difficult to practice film photography due to its high cost. Infos warten im Shop auf dich. Erh.) The one on the left is the Foma! Price -35mm Kentmere 400 (vs Delta 400 and HP5) At the time of writing 35mm Kentmere 400 film costs £3.58 a roll in the UK. This is a medium speed B&W film that comes in 35mm roll, 120 roll, and various sheet sizes. I’ll first explain how I conducted the testing for this guide, as transparently as possible. Yes, in that case you would be cutting into the film speed a bit, but you could still get more of the look you like while shooting the film you prefer. I want to see what a film or lens does on the street or around people. I have used the HP5+ a good bit and am satisfied with it, but I see that Fomapan is much cheaper. It seems like the Arista 400 film is about 1/2 to 2/3 stops slower speed than the Ilford. Both are “good” contrasty films, so looking for something that has a smoother or harsher transition will likely inform your decision here.eval(ez_write_tag([[728,90],'35mmc_com-banner-1','ezslot_4',185,'0','0'])); Grain is an interesting one, as different developers will offer different granular results. Find out more about 35mmc here. Fomapan is known for being the budget option when it comes to black and white film. FOMAPAN 400 Action is a panchromatically sensitized, black-and-white negative film designed for taking photographs under unfavourable light conditions or using short exposure times. Low Cost The price point of Fomapan is pretty incredible. 0 Shares. That could be quite a difference. My conclusion is that in comparison between two box speed 400 films the Kentmere wins outright. Would like to write for 35mmc? A thorough article and greatly appreciated. Many months ago, I responded to a giveaway tweet from the incredibly generous Dan K, and ended up with a gift certificate to Camera Film Photo.I decided to take the opportunity to try out some of the other Black & White films* out there and picked up 5 rolls each of Rollei RPX 100, Fomapan Creative 200, and Adox Silvermax.Without that giveaway, I might never have tried Fomapan … 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. That being said, settling on using it as a 200 means that I’ll shoot it less frequently, reserving it for spring/summer use. Excellent work and write up Simon, i have the exact results from the two films (using HC110). Film: Fomapan 400 Format: 35mm Rated at: 400 ISO Shot on: Contax G2 Location: Brixton, South London Developed: Home developed in Tetenal Paranol S. Explore more and read our News, Guides, Community, Film Reviews, … The detail of well exposed for highlights on Fomapan is less refined, and sometimes seem a little harsh even when I’m certain they were correctly exposed for. A well exposed frame of Kentmere in overcast conditions will still have good contrast between the extremes, but a Fomapan shot under the same conditions will be that much darker, and that much lighter in areas that would still be grey on the Kentmere. The 200 version is a bit of a struggle at times, 400 is great. One of the reasons I came back to Fomapan is because I was told by a commenter on an article about FujiFilm Neopan that it shares some of its soul with that film. Thanks for the through writeup Simon. The look of Kentemere reminds me of those “surveillance” films, or JHC400, so maybe that would be the most direct comparison. 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. The 200 version is a bit of a struggle at times, 400 … One of these photographs was made with Kentmere 400, and the other with Fomapan 400. 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. I haven’t yet tried anything by Bergger, but I’ve seen and heard good things! A lot of us will shoot fomapan at some stage. However, as time went by, I really liked the results I keep getting from Fomapan 100. I think both films perform fantastically at rendering sharpness into their frames. Thanks Peter! Glad you liked it! Order and structure, vs a more random pattern of sizes. Fantastic review! I’ve just published a review of the Pentax ME Su, Me and Chris from @skyllaneyoptomechanics have bee, I’ve just shared an article about a recent exper, MS-Optics 50mm f/1.1 Sonnetar Review – Exploring, Pentax Espio 170SL – A One Roll Review. We’re glad you ask HP5 + HP5 is a film with a great history behind it. I thought it would be interesting to discuss the two, and make a few comparisons where appropriate in order to help guide people towards making a choice between perhaps the most popular budget black and white films on the market.eval(ez_write_tag([[468,60],'35mmc_com-box-3','ezslot_12',179,'0','0'])); I’ll be talking about the 400 variations of both as 400 speed films offer me the most diverse uses for general purpose, all-light shooting. For as little as $1 a month, you can help support the upkeep of 35mmc and get access to exclusive content over on Patreon. Fomapan 400, exposed for the wall/tent light. It is a reliable and affordable choice for most photography styles. FOMAPAN_400 is repackaged as Freestyle Photographic’s Arista.EDU Ultra house brand film, and also as of late 2017, Lomography’s Lady Grey 400 film, and Holga 400 BW film, so this tech sheet covers all four films under this one page. Next. I want to try the films out myself now. Second time around we were happy as the results were very similar to our first film review. FOMAPAN 400 Action is a panchromatically sensitized, black-and-white negative film designed for taking photographs under unfavourable light conditions or using short exposure times. Thanks again for another informative article. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Fomapan 400 35mm Film 36 Exposures. Based on the difference in cost to Ilford HP5 or Kodak Tri-X, Fomapan 400 stands up relatively well. However, as time went by, I really liked the results I keep getting from Fomapan 100. totally agree with the article. Recently I switched over to DD-X from ID-11. 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 am not sure about the cost in the UK, so maybe that is an issue for bulk use, but it should do very well for your type of photography. Fomapan 400 Fortepan 400 Fortepan 200 maybe Adox CHM Pro 400 (=Ilford HP5) Thanks! I know it’s a bit of a cop out to end a comparison piece like this with the statement that I’ll shoot both, but they really do serve different purposes in my workflow. These developers are usually based on the old pre-WWII formula — Rodinal formula number 9. Happy shooting! Fomapan 400 … I studied and used these two different kinds of film over the past few months. After some tests, I noticed some inaccurate ISO speed on the film. Great article Simon! Yes Kentmere 400 is no match for the amazing Kodak TMax 400 film. It is a reliable and affordable choice for most photography styles. But I still find myself willing to pay a little more for HP5 … It … Kentmere renders a very classic gradient from the darkest areas of the frame to the lightest. Some shoot it because it is cheap, others because they really like the film. From a walk around Cape Pond, Massachusetts on Kodak Tri-X 400 (35mm Format / EI 400 / Yashica Electro 35 GSN) – by Bob Harrison 5 Frames… By Seattle’s Pike Place Market on a Hasselblad 500CM and Ilford HP5 PLUS (120 Format / EI 400 … I first tried Foma films about eight years ago when I moved to Czech Republic. I try to find the lowest prices! The Fomapan 400 is definitely better than the 200. No film with extra red sensitivity is good for portraits, except for black people/skin. Some shoot it because it is cheap, others because they really like the film. If you can live with the limitations of coarser grain, less exposure latitude and poorer push/pull capabilities, there is no reason to cathegorically refuse to use Fomapan 400 or any of the other … Submit photographs shot on Ilford films only. Fomapan 400 4×5 Film 50 Sheets. There are definitely shared characteristics in the results of these films, but I think it’s more like that Fomapan 400 is a cubic grained film. Fomapan 400: Kodak Tri-X 400: Ilford HP5+ Full Images (tonal separation, contrast) Rollei Retro 400S: Legacy Pro 400: Fomapan 400: Kodak Tri-X 400: Ilford HP5+ 2900dpi Crops (grain, definition) Rollei Retro 400S: Legacy Pro 400: Fomapan 400: Kodak Tri-X 400: Ilford HP5… The highlights will be either totally blown out, or at their most extreme brightness, and these frames are a good way to demonstrate the latitude of the right side of the histogram.eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'35mmc_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_13',180,'0','0'])); Fomapan 400, exposed for his eyes which were the darkest part of the scene.Fomapan works very nicely when exposing for the shadows, although often shows halation in the brighter lit areas, and light sources. I recently wrote a 5 Frames With Fomapan 400 where I described the results shot at EI1600 with a 2 stop push. My results from pushed Fomapan … However, both developers get dark-red with some residue over time being opened. One of the cheapest black and white films we sell. I am deciding between HP5+ and Fomapan. So, we put a roll of Fomapan 200 in the Lecia M6 to see how it measures up. Fomapan 400 4×5 Film is an excellent budget choice. Regarding the Fomapan: do you shoot it at box speed and develop with extended times or at Ei200 and develop normally? Some great shots here, but the man smoking in the bus is just terrific. A high speed, medium contrast film, it is particularly good for unfavourable light conditions. Fomapan 400 is a 400 … FilmDev. This theory is certainly backed up by the results we got. Go figure. Fomapan 400 4×5 Film 50 Sheets. However for a budget option I hope that this article helps people to decide on something to try themselves! $36.68. This allows me to worry less about temperature, and I sort of just let things sort themselves out in the tank with as little agitation as necessary. NOTE: Colour photographs will be dropped from the pool without notice. The Pen EE has not arrived yet….. Thank you Marius! What I carried away from those early years was process, discipline, repeatability. I started shooting with Kentmere a few months ago, in the hopes that it would provide a cheap, versatile walk-around film for general purpose street photography. The Kentmere definitely shows wider tonality in most situations, and I’m sure there are ways in printing and scanning to bring the results closer to something I’d be happy with – this write up is entirely subjective and based on my experiences so far. They weren’t having any of that ‘artsy’ stuff. So, if you shooting with Aristia 400 … In their world, it was imperative to get the shot (a few were still using 4×5 press cameras) so each step of the process carried equal weight: exposure, developing, printing. However I still wanted to see whether Fomapan 400 … I should add that I nearly always use a medium or light yellow-green filter on the lens to counteract the (to … My previous pushing experiences with 400 speed films is with Tri-X and HP5+, both well known for their excellent latitude. A lovely aesthetic, but definitely one to be controlled rather than allowed to get out of hand. Fomapan 400, in particular, offers excellent value for money compared to the popular choices Ilford HP5 and Kodak Tri-X. Der panchromatische Film trägt noch den Namenszusatz „Action“. Shadow detail is close to non-existent in these situations, but I am usually happier with the look of these images. Since then it was on and off – buying 135 cartridges or 120 rolls, then switching to another brand of film, after that purchasing a bulk roll of Fomapan 100 just to see if I could load cartridges myself - until recently I decided to settle on one film and this film was Fomapan 400. Both D-76 and Rodinal yield satisfactory negatives, but acutance is higher with the latter developer. Der Fomapan 400 ist ein Schwarzweißfilm. Fomapan 200 suited me better. D-76 is OK. It’s really the best reason to consider Fomapan. 5 Rolls Ilford HP5 400 120 Film 4.8 out of 5 stars 211. Happy shooting! The shadow detail, low price, tonality, and detail is definitely pleasing, and I like the amount of grain the film produces. It comes in three speeds; 100, 200 and 400. I’ll meter Fomapan 400 for the shadows when I think there’s maybe a three-four stop difference between shadow and highlight, any higher and I’ll expose slightly further up. Would you like to write for 35mmc? I pay around £3 a roll for 120 Fomapan 100 film and the next cheapest would be I think £4 a roll for the likes of Ilford FP4+, Ilford HP5+, then Kodak Tri-X 400, Kodak T-Max 100 & 400 and Fuji Acros 100 and then £5 for Ilford Delta 100 and 400. Definitely a characterful film with quirks, and requiring experimentation before a user can be comfortable with what it offers. It has lower dynamic range, and must be treated carefully regardless of what it’s being shot at. 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). Ilford HP5+ 400 in Kodak HC-110 1+30; Ilford Pan F+ 50 in Kodak HC-110 1:50; Ilford HP5+ 400 in Kodak HC-110 1:50; Foma Fomapan 100 at 400 in Kodak HC-110 1:50; Foma Fomapan 100 in Kodak HC-110 1:60; Ilford Delta 3200 at 1600 in Agfa Rodinal 1+25; Foma Fomapan 100 at 400 in Agfa Rodinal 1:50 It comes in three speeds; 100, 200 and 400. Next, I’m going to talk about the history and characteristics of each one of these emulsions. I actually received my Ultrafine today and am going to try and load it into the loader tonight. Er ist ideal für Aufnahmen bewegter Motive und bei schwachen Lichtverhältnissen, aber ebenso als Allround-Film für den täglichen Einsatz. Fomapan 200 is commonly understood to be a different emulsion compared to the 100 and 400 ISO versions. Much brighter on the figure, much darker on areas not touched by light. It’s actually the other way around – Foma on the left! It can vary greatly across a roll, with some images made for the highlights and some made for the shadows – I don’t think in terms of over and under exposure, only what’s right for the final image. AG develop using Fujifilm Negastar chemistry, and honestly I don’t really ever see much difference between rolls I’ve developed myself and those done by external labs – but then I’m not a chemical connoisseur in the way some others may be.

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