document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. :-(. Ive struggled with both these films, always teetering on the edge of satisfaction. The fact that this experimentation was necessary with Fomapan but not with the Kentmere is quite damning in my opinion. I also liked the painting of the Locomotive, the brick texture of the wall really comes through. https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=63964930%40N05&sort=date-taken-desc&text=fomapan%20400&view_all=1, https://www.flickr.com/photos/urbanadventureleaguepdx/51082053798/. They werent having any of that artsy stuff. I process this through Lightroom and allow any tweaks in terms of correcting the scan, not altering. Not being concerned with grain and underexposure, I didnt mind it. While it may not be as rough and tough as a film like Tri-X, the end result is giving Tri-X a run for its money. This is in 135in 120 Fomapan 400 is lovely. Heres my Fomapan 400 shots. Wish it werent so. Required fields are marked *. 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. I got the same results. Analog Workflow Forums (100% Analog/Traditional). Im definitely wanting to get a bulkroll of fomapan 400. 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). I use the 15,, Your kind words are much appreciated as is the great quote. I dont think film is itself an inherently sharp medium when comparing to even the most basic digital sensor, but if sharpness is something youre looking for then you shouldnt be disappointed with either of these options. Hi Simon, However I really wanted to get better negatives. If everything goes well I will save up some pennies for an Olympus Pen FT. I developed the film in LegacyPro L110, dilution B. I got okay results from most of the roll. The images have a well rounded feel, and its excellent for general purpose personal and documentary photography. I just found that without the viewfinder, Nice photos, Walter. Currently, Tri-X is probably my favorite of the 3, but Fomapan is becoming quite the competitor. Here are a few examples of shots Ive taken with Fomapan 400 Action, 200 Creative, and 100 Classic. You know what they basically said? Im pleased with these images except for the graininess and lack of definition in the shadows. I was reading an article that Simon King wrote on 35mmc where he shot fomapan 400 at 200. Nice results, that selfie is sharp indeed! Im reasonably pleased with these next four photos. I personally enjoy pushing Kentmere and think its forgiving tonal range leads to better images when pushed. 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. Fomapan Action 400 is one of the best budget high speed black and white films on the market and is created by Foma, a film manufacturer based in the Czech Republic. 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. That stuff came in handy as I dabbled in that artsy stuff. . I was reading an article that Simon King wrote on 35mmc where he shot fomapan 400 at 200. I dont think you can go wrong giving this film a try, and you just might be surprised at what you get! Free Expedited Shipping. A few shots on the roll looked flat and lifeless, no matter what I did to them in Photoshop. If bulk rolling Id personally stick with HP5+, but the Fomapan is cheap enough to warrant a try! Apologies but the above sounds like poorly worded marketing mumbo-jumbo to me. I like Night Depository. Thanks to recent Kodak price increases, Tri-X is getting to be pretty pricey, while Fomapan is still one of the most affordable black and white films available. Foma 400 tested out at 320 and 100 at 50. Hi Nick, Every time I use it, I wonder why I dont use it more often. The only way for OP to find out what they like is to test both products. The character of these films comes down to a combination of the above factors. 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). At 400 a lot seemed more prone to be flat especially when there was no brighter contrasting light in the scene, but every once in a while I would get a grainy but pleasantly moody image usually when there was some medium light in combination with shadow that was not very dark. I shoot some golden hour portraits of my good friend Jamal in Kelham Island in Sheffield and also shoot a roll of Ilford HP5 to compare.How do you think the Fomapan fared against the mighty HP5? I shot some 120 Fomapan and just got through with some 45 test shots, all shot at 400 and all developed in df96. IIRC I noticed that for other Ilford films, also. I chose my delightful 55mm f/1.8 SMC Takumar lens for this roll. Im just confused as to how the HP5+ roll immediately prior to the Foma 400 roll came out so nicely using the same chemical. Is that with or without your beloved 092 filter? Recently I switched over to DD-X from ID-11. And I had a roll of Foma 400 lying around so I thought I would take all three films to the back streets and see which one I prefer. These days, I primarily shoot 100 Classic, in large part because I use Fomapan a great deal in the testing of vintage cameras Ive repaired or restored, and their limited shutter speeds and apertures make it difficult to properly expose on a bright, sunny day with fast ISO 400 film. I recommend having a look at the images found in those to assess the qualities to be found at each different methodology. Now that I look at it again, I agree, Night Depository could use a touch more contrast. But the box says 400. I havent shot Kentmere 400 yet. And probably I like it so much also because is cheap. Fomapan just needed a bit of work. Interesting read on their manufacturing process here: I found that EI 320 is a good place to be with Foma 400. The Kentmere also shows a little halation, but only when the light is very concentrated and higher than a few stops from what Im exposing for. If pushing is the objective, Fomapan 400 would be my last resort. I remember you never. From what I've read Fomapan 400 struggles to work well at 800, so I suspect HP5 may be the better option in this case. Is there anything I should be aware of, or is the process pretty straightforward? Their flagship films seem to be a little faster at box speed than Kodaks. And it's not great for pushing at all. Part two of my long exposure film tests covering ILFORD HP5+, Delta Professional 400, Delta Professional 3200 and SFX 200. It is only about of half of what is rated on the specs. Also, Fomapan 400 tends towards a pronounced S-curve whereas HP5+ is more linear. Photography & ProjectsLooking for some inspiration, or just want to flick through the project work and photos? Adjusting in Photoshop via the auto tone function seems to correct it. Free Expedited Shipping. Even in my day photo artists would say they exposed Tri-X at asa 200, or 160, or whatever because it would be better, but who knew what their equipment was doing? The grain is blocky, but not distracting. 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. As mentioned above, if you do feel the bulk roll is uncomfortably close to expiring or has expired you can roll some cassettes and fridge or freeze those. The negatives looked to have good density to me, though Im still developing my eye for that. Fomapan 400 struggles to get to 400. Great shots, Simon! Even EI 800 will be a struggle in certain circumstances. I love my screw mount Spotty almost better than anything now. Kentmere is not an easy film to shoot. In shooting the first roll of Foma 400 I bulk loaded, I had the same issue with thin negatives. The tones in this film and its grain structure is just gorgeous. Character is quite a subjective measurement, and different people will assess different qualities when discussing it. AristaEDU is rebranded Foma, I've used HP5 and PF4 and now use Foma 200. I especially echo the advice to put a piece of masking tape or sticky label on the loader with some info written on it.type of film loaded, length of the roll, date loaded, expiry date (if known)I also write numbers "2 4 6 8 10 12 14 18" and cross them out when load 35mm cassettes so I have a rough idea how many I've made and how much film is left. I love my Takumar lenses! Trees dont move. Thanks for visitingBeyond the Aperture. It is a bit of a marmite film that gives some very different results depending on the use case. Im not an authority on development my interest lies in the shooting experience, and for me this ends when the shutter is pressed. totally agree with the article. I bought some more to try again given I have the process down now and didnt last time I shot it. Thank you Daniel! Again, much of that comes down to personal taste, and what you want from your photographs. Order now to ship Tue May 30. If we e.g. This photo shows this reasonably well; look under the front bumper and around the wheels. It is a very nice film and, I dont know why, many ime is snobbed and underestimated. 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. 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. On screen, your frames look great. Tri-X has been refined (without fanfare) over the years, the last actual announced refinement was in 2007, where they reduced silver content again, which resulted in finer grain. But its true: experience is the best teacher. So far, Ive shot about 5 rolls of this film and my first several were a bit disappointing. I am presently shooting Fomapan 200 in my 45. However I think because of the grain structure I often perceive the Fomapan to have a little bit of an edge in sharpness. Anyway, congrats for your blog, this is going to be saved in my bookmarks for my film fotography readings. Im currently shooting a roll of Fomapan 400 at EI 200 to see how it goes watch this space for the results. Im not sure Ive entirely figured out the Foma films yet. 200 for Tri-X. (6) Add to Cart. If the results demand it, the next time I shoot I adjust exposure up or down as appropriate. So this post is very helpful many thanks. The Kentmere retains slightly better detail in the highlights when exposing for shadow, and I am more comfortable with four-five stops difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the frame. From what I've read Fomapan 400 struggles to work well at 800, so I suspect HP5 may be the better option in this case. . I also think I am going to try some D76 developer next time. The 400 shows real promise. (I have a lab develop and scan.). Haven't shot APX but from what I've seen, it's got less grain but it's not as contrasty compared to fomapan. Ilford Pan 400 is easy to develop and no different to Kentmere 400 in that regard. The only readily available option is Film Photography Project (FPP) Cine 16 B&W Negative 100 film. . Your abusive post has been reported. The Kentmere is a little flatter, often towards a muddier, more even toned image. Is HP5 really $20 better than Fomapan? I get good results from the 100 at box, but the 200 I have tos hoot a 125. HP5+ is an exemplary film, and definitely worth the extra cost. I dont 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. If theres one film that you want to avoid scratching on at any cost, its 35mm! Plus, youd be stuck with about 18 rolls of the stock, so you better hope that you really liked that emulsion that much. thanks for the comparison. I love 400iso. There is no longer that very obvious and annoying halation or muddiness in the prints. What dilution/time combo do you use for EI 160? Ilford HP5 and Tri-X look absolutely stunning with this developer. I found you had to be more accurate with exposure (i.e. Anyway, I bought a 10 pack of 200 and a 10 pack of 400 a while ago, the 400 consistently gave me meh results. Add at least two items to compare. So Ill be doing more of these first impressions articles as I try new stuff and just let you guys know my thoughts on it! Ill tweak things in time and see if anything can be made to work better for me, but for now these are my opinions on each emulsion! I dont understand why it works out that way! Compare Foma 200 Creative vs Ilford FP4 Plus 125 vs Ilford HP5 Plus 400 vs Foma Retropan Soft . Ive shot Tri-X before, but my preference is HP5+! Content contributor- become a part of the worlds biggest film and alternative photography community blog. Fomapan 400 is quite different and much grainier, which is not necessarily bad but IMHO more a question of taste. Some say that Ultrafine is Kentmere, but theres no positive proof. Many of them think their way is the only way. Come on, man! I have developed some Acros 100 in that df96 too, and while the grain is brought out a bit, it is nothing like the crunchiness of that Fomapan. Fomapan 400, metered for the wall on the right. Theres so much I havent even heard of and so much to learn. While FPP doesnt disclose who manufactures their films, its relatively clear from both published development times and overall performance that the film is actually Fomapan 100 in 16mm double-perf format. It, Nice post. Are you metering correctly? I agree that it is a technically more capable film. Some great shots here, but the man smoking in the bus is just terrific. It does get tiring. I did get some smashing results this time. Ive had a life-time of shooting film professionally since the 70s, and Ive always found when correctly exposed, the film speeds to be nominally correct. This Fomapan 400 article is exactly what I have been looking for! It's supposed to be the closest you can get today to the legendary Tr-X of the 60s. Ive used Fomapan 400 a bit over the past year. I have also used Kentmere 400 and gotten good results. 35mmc is a community blog that is authored by its readers and curated, moderated & edited by a small core team. Ive commented before the the blog-o-sphere is chock full of inaccuracies, especially when it comes to film photography. Foma Fomapan 400 Action Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 24 Exposures) You Pay: $5.99. Perhaps there will be an update on that in a later article, but for now these are some of the images from developing Fomapan at 400 in Df96 at 85F. Copyright 2020 Beyond the Aperture / MWI, All Rights Reserved, How to Identify and Use Rolleinar Lens Attachment Sets, Color Filters in Black and White Photography: An Introduction and Examples, Inspiration Found: What to Shoot When Youre Out of Ideas, Calibrating a Kalart Rangefinder (Yes, You Can DIY), Trip Report: New York Photo Trip and Conversation Starters. Fomapan 400 is a black and white negative film that has a very unique look. JavaScript is disabled. I tried Foma 400 and to be honest, I am not happy with it. I think Fomapan is a film that will have drastically different results depending on what type of developer you use. The one of the left is the Fomapan. For example, I have shot Kentmere 400 pushed to 1600 or 3200 when photographing indoor sporting events. +1 on all the advice re bulk loaders. (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. But I digress. I'm having HP5+ in my bulk loader. Rollei RPX 400 Black and White Negative Film (35mm Roll Film, 100' Roll) You Pay: $124.99. Hey thanks a ton! There are some real good fotos inside. But there is progress! Fascinating. Quite frankly, I deeply dislike BW films that are too sensitive to red. Pop in a blues CD and Im in the zone. I then shot 14 frames of a second roll of Foma 400, this time exposed for 320ISO, but developed at 90 degrees. Fomapan is among the first 3 black and white films Ive shot so far; Ilford HP5, Kodak Tri-X and Fomapan 400. I love your city scenes. These films are reasonably similarly priced, at around 25 for a pack of 5x 36-shot rolls at time of writing. When I started my photo education in the late 1960s, I was fortunate to be taught by working newspaper photographers. Its perfect for street photography, having those lovely black tones, or more architectural photography. But when its off, its pretty meh for me. Thanks Peter! I've read on some forums that Kentmere (and thus CHM) is cut from the edges of HP5 and FP4 . My conclusion is that in comparison between two box speed 400 films the Kentmere wins outright. (Free 3-day trial). With Df96, you can push or pull developing based on temperature and agitation. Read more Good stuff Walter. Go figure. They basically told me that they did indeed misrepresent the film speed. The negatives actually looked like negatives and not a clear strip with faint images. Because Im an experiential learner. I'm highly likely to use all rolls before they expire, and in any case it's B&W film so it's good for a few years beyond the expiry date. As a truer native 400 speed film it is more practical for someone looking to get the best results at a higher speed. If you're in Germany Fotoimpex also sells a selfbranded stock called CHM 100/400 which is supposedly the same as Kentmere. The Fomapan suffers at 400, with a blockier rendering, and a foggy grey tone in the blacks which somewhat spoils the aesthetic, unless thats something youre especially looking for. The main challenge I had with this film at EI 400 that shadows looked underexposed. Ya I actually think I got my best results by cranking the temp up on the DF96 to 90. After going in the darkroom and making some prints I thought they all looked nice! So when paired with a developer that's known for it's increased grain and contrast; it's grain for days and I love it. Learn how your comment data is processed. Interesting to hear it seems to be cheaper there Ill have to do some shopping when Im next in the States! Shooting: A Praktica LTL And Expired Konica 400. The Voigtlnder LTM lenses & viewfinders work so well with the Barnack Leicas. 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. Foma 100 is available in 35mm and 120 formats where Kentmere 400 only comes in 35mm. The juries still out since I havent been able to set up personal processing to insure the results in my tiny apartment. Looking at B&H, Kentmere 400 is about three dollars less than either HP5 or Tri-X, which is pretty significant. Glad you enjoyed this piece. Timer for processing working correctly? However due to my slow shooting style I didnt 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. Add to Wish List Item in Wish List . I thought about rolling my own, but when I pencilled it out, Id only save a buck or so per roll, not counting the cost of the film rollers or canisters. 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. Kentmere is the easier and faster film, i have been able to get as good results as HP5+, and i somehow have this feel that the grain is smaller or less visible, may be completely objectively wrong. Add to Wish List. There are definitely shared characteristics in the results of these films, but I think its more like that Fomapan 400 is a cubic grained film. I have used the HP5+ a good bit and am satisfied with it, but I see that Fomapan is much cheaper. I want to try the films out myself now. 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. While Simon is stand-developing in DDX, Im using the Cinestill Df96 monobath. Ive tried Fomapan in 100 and 200 but not 400, yet. Corrected a couple of typos in the original piece. Kodak Tri-X Finding my Photo Mojo in Forty Rolls by Ryan Neilan, Svema former USSR Bulk Film by Eric kAAs Sluis, 5 Frames with a Voigtlander 21mm Color-Skopar. The Kentmere is the real all rounder. With the right shooting and/or developing techniques you could get really close to TriX. 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). A couple of the flat shots benefited from reducing exposure in Photoshop, at cost of enhancing the grain. However, the more you work with them and compare them to each other you start to see the differences. I am not sure that I agree with you on the contrast. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. FOMA 400 is really grainy, but looks fine. In regards to bulk loading your own film, do not use one of those loaders with felt covered gates for the film. If thats the look youre going for, it may satisfy you, but I personally prefer Ilford Delta 100 for 35mm photography, and in terms of classic style emulsions, I even find that I prefer Kentmere 100 in 35mm to Fomapan. Everything is so sharp, you can almost count the hairs on my head. Thanks again for another informative article. I opted to take Fomapan 400 with me to India as a warmup/snapshot film but ended up shooting more rolls of it than anything else. I occasionally photograph jazz people, and I try to always shoot black & white neg for the archivalness of it, and usually shoot Tri-X or FP-4 Plus. Add to Wish List. My developing process has simply been the Cinestill monobath. It could stand a touch more contrast, then I think it would be a prize winner. 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. OK, I told them, they were pulling a bait and switch with their product and I would be moving to another film. It was time to give my Spotmatic F some exercise. Fomapan 400 4x5, first one exposed at 100 and developed normal, second exposed 300 and pushed 1 stop in developement. Great article Simon! The Kentmere almost never dips into pure white, whereas the Fomapan does so very frequently. I liked most of this roll of Fomapan 400 and am trying it in my Pentax KM right now at EI 200. 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. Add at least two items to compare. However, Ilford HP5 is notoriously grainy. Lens shutting down to aperture correctly? This is a medium speed B&W film that comes in 35mm roll, 120 roll, and various sheet sizes. I found it best to overexpose by a stop or two at 400 but is a poor performer any higher I found, also its not a great emulsion for soft lighting conditions, images can look very washed out but does perform better in medium high to strong light giving very contrasty, punchy results with a old fashioned grain pattern. Search continues, but its not money based. Shutter working OK and within specs? That could be quite a difference. An update here. Portrairs are fabulous with this fim, thanks to its savantly cirrected spectral sensitiviry. I bought up a bunch of Foma because of the low price, but ended up getting rid of most of it. Many shoot all Foma films at half the rated ISO, I've tested and found that for me Foma 200 shoot at 200 in D76, and Rodinal. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. I also noticed that the dark areas were thin and somewhat mottled. This means narrative projects, told via long form photo-essays, and publications. Id say its Kentmere on the left and Fomapan on the right. I dont use the 400 enough to have figured out the best EI yet. It may not display this or other websites correctly. In my experience it really shines one stop from box, at EI200. I own the 21 for long time and quite like it. Thanks for the post! HP5 has been a really solid film stock when developed in Df96. Your email address will not be published. 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. Hopefully the results above prove me right. 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