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I never did care for the halation and light piping of Kodak anyway. As registered member you'd see an image here. B&H for B2B, Gov, Students & More. 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 wasnt expecting to prefer Fomapan overexposed, but I cant argue with the results. [], [] of a film camera as well as film itself, and this meant that my results were not ideal. I found you had to be more accurate with exposure (i.e. By Since that time Ive come a long way with my film development techniques, the capability of my scanning equipment, the digital workflow I use to scan negatives, and my overall knowledge of photography. I disagree that Fomapan 400 is garbage, but it is very different to HP5+. At $8.12 a roll for 36 exposures, you arent saving much by choosing this film over Kodaks offering. JavaScript is disabled. HP5 habe ich unter diesem Handelsnamen nie verwendet, aber als Kentmere400 wird wohl eine recht hnliche Emulsion angeboten. (Never shot Ilford) I am definitely going to try Kentmere. Deine Erfahrungen beziehen sich vermutlich auf den neuen APX 400. Press?? Warum hast den denn den Agfa Kipp verwendet, denn es ist ja vermutlich ein Ilford Film. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Filling the Gap Photography & Mental Health. Order and structure, vs a more random pattern of sizes. Enter? Much brighter on the figure, much darker on areas not touched by light. Cheers! Ich bin immer etwas unsicher welche Entwicklungszeiten ich nehmen soll, da ja nie klar ist um welche Version des Filmes es sich handelt. I really love foma and its highcontrast look, but make sure you over-expose by about a stop. 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. 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. The fact that this experimentation was necessary with Fomapan but not with the Kentmere is quite damning in my opinion. This really seems to centre around people getting very variable results in different developers, the sense that youll get excessive grain (especially in Rodinol), and that the film doesnt shoot well at box speed. 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. 35mmc is a blog authored, edited and published by Hamish Gill featuring daily articles submitted by readers. I have been using Kentmere 400 for years now, primarily because its comes in at the cheaper (cheapest?) Bottom line: All three provide very similar results; choose the speed based on your shoot needs, camera capabilities, and environment. The contrast of a Fomapan 400 is going very high at higher iso rates. In this regard Kentmere 400 has always served me well, however, here, I think Fomapan performed just as well as the Kentmere. den habe ich in D76 zu recht brauchbaren ergebnissen bringen knnen. Ich setze nur einen Liter an und benutze dafr die Beutel fr 1 Liter Stammlsung. Go figure. Enter? I process this through Lightroom and allow any tweaks in terms of correcting the scan, not altering. 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 started off with HC-110 but found the dilutions impractical for most film I shot. A couple of years ago, I spent the summer shooting different B&W films. 1. But, as might have become evident at this point, my film choices are not exactly highly informed, I wasnt about to shoot test targets or anything ridiculous like that I just used both films as I usually would, then developed them according to the manufacturers instructions. But HP5 Plus offers something different than Tri-X - stronger August 27, 2018. by twhittlesea. To learn more, check-out the About page, or read News for the latest. auch in D76 ist das von mir erzielte Ergebnis des Foma400 immer eher zweifelhaft gewesen. I take my results at 400 and, more often than not, am happy with them. 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 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! It offers very nice results, Im certain youd get on with it! Theres never a bad time to go out and shoot some film. Both of the images below are lower contrast than anything Id ever print, but as you can see, whilst we still have some detail in the shadows on the Kentmere image, our Fomapan has some pretty fine detail right across the image. In any case, most of my enjoyment comes from the process, not my crummy images. 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. 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. But for some, $20 is a big deal. Honestly, if money is that big an object or is the sole criteria, then just steal TMY2 or TriX. May not be true full blown infrared like Kodak hie but is good enough for me, considering there isn't a whole lot of choice. einmal hat sie es geschafft, mich vom Kippen abzuhalten und der Film wurde einfach irgendwie gekippt ohne Uhr. All photos were given the same amount of sharpening and then inverted after cleaning up any lingering dust with the spot healing tool. Fomapan 400 is pretty grainy, high-contrast, and cheap. Lines are clean, and micro-contrast is maintained. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Too many reviewers shoot their backyard trees. For starters it is a 200 ISO film not a 400 film. Das braucht nicht viel Platz. Noticeable halation. 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. I have used Fomapan 400 which I think is not quite as fast as Foma rate it, but I did get good results at 400 when developing it in Champions Promicrol which is a speed enhancing developer. sowohl Altbestnde APX400TS von 1996 (oder so) als auch frische Versandware habe ich so verarbeitet. There is no longer that very obvious and annoying halation or muddiness in the prints. Fix, rinse, hypo clear, wash and surfactant as normal / desired. I then used Lightroom for final adjustments and export. I am retired and still do not have enough time to photograph, let alone experiment with different films. It works well in Rollei Low-Speed, Adox FX-39 II, Kodak D-96, Adox Atomal 49, etc. Update: December 30, 2020While keeping the original pricing at the time of writing in-place, added prices as of December 2020. Very little shadow detail, but great when you know how to use it. [] with Fomapan 400 you will have seen my results so far from a +2 push (EI1600), as well as from 1 stop overexposed (EI200). Another suggestion would be to shoot Kentmere 400 at box speed, but through a yellow or orange filter to boost the contrast. 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. den APX400 kann ich uneingeschrnkt empfehlen. My negatives always look really dull. Film strips (exposure latitude, base clarity) Rollei 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. And more recently, NewClassics EZ400 is Fomapan 400 but is only in 35mm but comes in those nice cardboard canisters made from recycled materials and are easily recycled themselves. It performs surprisingly well in that tiny little format. Pasted as rich text. Die wild unverpackten Recycle Filme mchte ich ebenso wenig benutzen. It has more highlight bleed and halation than Kentmere, but this is rarely overwhelming in the way it may be on something like Cinestill 800t. 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. Kodak prices, in particular, vary from one supplier to another, but as I write this Analogue Wonderland are selling Fomapan 400 for 4, Tri-X is 9.75 and T-Max 400 is 10.50. I chose the images below specifically because they have some big chunks of sky. Bisher ging ich eher von ASA 320 aus. 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. Sometimes this grittiness fits your subject - Ill often choose Tri-X when shooting at former military bases because of the grain alone. Ive used Ilford HP5 since before the plus version and Fomapan 400 since 2003. My previous pushing experiences with 400 speed films is with Tri-X and HP5+, both well known for their excellent latitude. Theres any number of things I could try. If you need a budget film, Kentmere is your best choice. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. You may like the results. Welche Zeiten hast du verwendet? And while it does perform better and is a little more accessible to more people, I still think that the film does an amazing job as a 400-speed film. Id say its Kentmere on the left and Fomapan on the right. Great article Simon! Ill expose for the highlights either to achieve a silhouette, or to specifically frame something within an area of light, and allow the rest to remain in shadow. 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. It is nice to know that detail is there, especially if I was thinking of taking this negative to the dark room and might want to pull it out in some of those areas: I take most of my photos outside in standard British weather, and I need a film that can be under or over exposed occasionally and still give results that I can get acceptable images from. 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. totally agree with the article. That stuff came in handy as I dabbled in that artsy stuff. . Right out of the gate, I cant trust it. als der Silvermax darin ebenso mit guten Ergebnissen entwickeln lassen. 2. However, dependable old Tri-X 400 at 320 works for me, especially in 120 size. Im Schrank lagern noch zwei ungeffnete Pulverstze fr D 76 bzw. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Unless you really zoom in on the scans I think that the Nikon lenses I shot these images on delivered excellent results, and the film drew that sharpness without adding too much character. Some have noted that the foma offering doesnt perform well at box speed, whereas there seems to be a fair amount of confidence in the Kentmere film working at 400. 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! 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. 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. Ich mchte einen klassischen Film verwenden, die Tmax und Deltas fallen also raus. An update here. 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. und das, obwohl sie weder Ahnung von Fotografie noch von Chemie hat). Happy shooting! The grain is fairly fine. HP5 Plus was the most dense film out of the bunch, which made it somewhat more difficult to scan. Especially if Im working at a reenacting event. Thanks for experimenting with this film so the rest of us can just go straight to the EI that gave you these great results! And to those who want to shoot it at ASA-400 or even faster, I say go for it! The question isn't "is HP5 $20 better than Foma", but rather "do I value my work to the tune of $20". Exposure: 1/500 @ F5.6 (Y2 filter and rubber lens hood) Film: Fomapan 200 Creative dev. I think both films perform fantastically at rendering sharpness into their frames. You are using an out of date browser. Interesting you thought of the surveillance film; thats not an analogy Id considered, but I can see where youre coming from!Ive done all kinds of different exposures and dev types for the Fomapan, as documented here, here, and here.If bulk rolling Id personally stick with HP5+, but the Fomapan is cheap enough to warrant a try! Both are unique and can not replace the other. It may not display this or other websites correctly. HP5+ is an exemplary film, and definitely worth the extra cost. Having now revisited it with my more advanced skillset Im happy with the look it can offer, and have a better []. 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 love Kentmete films for when I need to test a camera, lens, etc. I bought Arista edu 400 for it's infrared capability. Wie ist der Fomapan qualitativ einzuordnen und wie wirkt er in Rodinal? Except that if things go wrong then the monetary loss is greater with the more expensive film. Although I wouldnt The experiment started by shooting a roll of Kentmere 400 and a roll of Fomapan 400. 4 Rollei Retro 400RPX Shot through Pentacon Six TL. Fr ihn rume ich das Labor gerne, Welcome, dear visitor! Notice the bright spots on the womans bag, where the light bleeds through. Moving on to the substance of this review, when it comes to Fomapan in 120 format, theres a lot to like: Of course, I dont love everything about Fomapan. 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. Personally though, as someone who accepts, even likes grain, and isnt averse to the look that youll get out of both of these films in Rodinol I am definitely thinking that the Fomapan offering will get a few more chances to impress. Film Photography Podcast and News Shoot Some Film, Dang it! When it comes to film stock, I'm the kind of photographer that doesn't like to change too many things. Ive never had an issue with a frame of film being too soft as a result of anything other than user error in terms of mis-focusing it. 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. 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. Excuse the scanner artefacts looking directly at the negatives, there is perhaps a very small difference in the darker areas of the sky, but this is marginal, so marginal in fact that I am not really sure you can call a winner. Lets face it: Shooting film is not exactly the cheapest of all possible endeavors. 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. The Minolta Maxxum 9 The Perfect Professional 35mm SLR? Kodak Trix 400 in Rodinal. I mentioned in the Workflow section that the bulk of work shown was in either DDX or Fujifilm chemistry. If I could only have one it would be the Ilford for its bulletproof reliability. Some great shots here, but the man smoking in the bus is just terrific. Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts on Fomapan 400 @ 200. Looking back on that article I figured it was time for a redo. (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. Thanks again for another informative article. There really isn't any more of a risk with the more expensive film. Grundstzlich passt auch jetzt alles in den Schrank, doch ordentlich ist das nicht. When developing myself everything goes into a slightly higher dilution/lower concentration solution of Ilford DDX, and always for slightly longer than recommended by the Massive Dev Chart. If excessive grain is not disturbing you for the Fomapan 400 you can go for Rodinal. Fomapan 400 is one of those polarising films, either you love it or hate it, and even those who love the film have mixed opinions. 3 Retropan 320 Shot through Franka Sollida II. 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. Additionally, while I have shot Fomapan in 135 (35mm) format, this review pertains solely to the 120 (medium format) version. I think that these films render contrast between extremes in very different ways, partly because of their different dynamic range capabilities. Definitely a characterful film with quirks, and requiring experimentation before a user can be comfortable with what it offers. That being said, settling on using it as a 200 means that Ill shoot it less frequently, reserving it for spring/summer use. Nice and useful informations. D-76 is OK. by visiting our affiliates! Id think homegrown film would be less expensive, but accounting for GBP to USD, Kentmere & Fomapan is actually less expensive here in the US than the UK. Fibonawak 8 mo. ob es der neue oder der alte APX400 war? Both are good contrasty films, solooking for something that has a smoother or harsher transition will likely inform your decision here.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'35mmc_com-banner-1','ezslot_14',185,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-35mmc_com-banner-1-0'); Grain is an interesting one, as different developers will offer different granular results. Kentmere is not an easy film to shoot. 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. 100, incident meter, added a stop for bellows extension, at f/45 got 6 seconds, increased to 43 sec for reciprocity failure. Black and rich and whites are vivid. Thanks for the through writeup Simon. 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. 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. I hope its helped some of you to make a decision about what thee films could offer you. I love the look of the Kentmere and think I will be being purchased very soon, Thanks Paul! sie hatte nicht ganz unrecht. In their world, it was imperative to get the shot (a few were still using 45 press cameras) so each step of the process carried equal weight: exposure, developing, printing. Not as cheap as Fomapan but different look. You cant throw any developer at Fomapan 400 and expect pleasing results. "Never criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. M3+50er Elmar auf Silvermax. (meine Frau sagt ja, das sei alles nur Voodoo und dass man das mit dem Kippen auch getrost bleiben lassen oder komplett bertreiben kann. Very different animals. 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. I love your city scenes. Can you talk about what developers you used? und es hat irgendwie immer gepasst. Foma 400 indeed has deep red sensitivity. I ask because my 30.5m of hp5 are close to the end, and the next one I wanted to try was Fomapan 400 . Quote; Content contributor - become a part of the worlds biggest film and alternative photography community blog. schrfe war nie ein Problem. Id leave the sharpening to Photoshop. Added additional sample images. 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. The Pen EE has not arrived yet.. 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. Corrected a couple of typos in the original piece. 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. I dont think this had anything to do with overexposure since my F100 is usually pretty consistent in matrix metering mode. 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. I am presently shooting Fomapan 200 in my 45. Kentmere seems to be accurately rated at 400, and Ive never been inclined to shoot it over/under, or even to push or pull it. I take my results at 400 and, more often than not, am happy with them. Fomapan on the other hand seems underexposed when shot at box speed. Grain is just acceptable on 35 mm film and no problem if you are working on medium format. Glad you enjoyed this piece. Kentmere seems to be accurately rated at 400, and Ive never been inclined to shoot it over/under, or even to push or pull it. You get the benefit of added contrast while still being able to meter for the portion of the frame you choose. And I thought taping over the red dot was silly. If Fomas QC were that good, then Id rather have the Foma. ALL my posts are to be read with an aMaZeBaLLs BARRY WHITE voice. ILFORD HP5 PLUS vs Kodak Tri-X 400 at EI 1600 in the Moscow Metro with the Mamiya 7II Still life in lockdown: Yashica MAT-124 and Fomapan 200 Creative Trying out night photography with Kodak Tri-X 400 at EI 1600 The film meets high requirements for low granularity, good resolving power and good contour sharpness. News, Tips & Reviews. 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. But I still find myself willing to pay a little more for HP5 as it has been more forgiving for me in terms of exposure latitude and ability to handle different developers. Id guess the image on the right is Fomapan and vice versa. Again, much of that comes down to personal taste, and what you want from your photographs. At any rate, nice shots. Clocking in at $5.19 a roll for 36 exposures as of October 2021, this is the lest expensive film I shot for this comparison. Clear editor. Fomapan 400, exposed for the sky behind the drivers cab. Thanks for taking the time to read this article! sie glaubt, dass das sowieso immer gleich wird. You can see the loss of highlight at the top of the frame, but there are more shades of grey that are maintained. 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. Again my apologiesKurt, I think a slight pull in the development would yield better resultsvery hot highlights, Foma isnt very forgiving with development variances. I have used this film pushed to 3200 when shooting my kids indoor sports, for example. Find out more about 35mmc here. Now we have a dilemma, my one roll experiment seems to be telling me that the Fomapan 400 is not a bad film for my taste the issue comes that reviews of this film are absolutely all over the place. If I wanted that I'd use a softar filter. Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic, and was the first film I started shooting with back in college. Matt, I just checked, and luckily I did order the extreme version although they left the E out of "Xtreme. Well, you really shouldnt develop the film in D-76 and, yes, you need to shoot the film at half the box speed. Its a traditional grain and very contrasty. Im not an authority on development my interest lies in the shooting experience, and for me this ends when the shutter is pressed. So this post is very helpful many thanks. And the best part is that you can get Fomapan 400 in medium format and sheet film. because theyre reliable and inexpensive. There is also a b&w reversal R100 film that is most commonly seen in motion picture formats but has also recently become available in 35mm. It renders images with a decent level of Lastly, I converted the file to 16-bit Grayscale and added a curves layer to set the white/black points in Photoshop. Thanks Matthias! https://emulsive.org/reviews/film-review-fomapan-400-arista-edu-ultra-400, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/7822-REG/B_W_65072240_39mm_Infrared_Dark_Red.html, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/23077-REG/Hoya_B55RM72_55mm_R72_Infrared_Glass.html. Hvesterlos 1 yr. ago. (Free 3-day trial)Subscribe here. Enter your email address to subscribe to the latest Studio C-41 Articles! roll of Fomapan 400 and bought a 100ft. Here are a few examples of shots Ive taken with Fomapan 400 Action, 200 Creative, and 100 Classic. Very obvious and annoying halation or muddiness in the bus is just acceptable 35! 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I never did care for the halation and light piping of Kodak anyway. As registered member you'd see an image here. B&H for B2B, Gov, Students & More. 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 wasnt expecting to prefer Fomapan overexposed, but I cant argue with the results. [], [] of a film camera as well as film itself, and this meant that my results were not ideal. I found you had to be more accurate with exposure (i.e. By Since that time Ive come a long way with my film development techniques, the capability of my scanning equipment, the digital workflow I use to scan negatives, and my overall knowledge of photography. I disagree that Fomapan 400 is garbage, but it is very different to HP5+. At $8.12 a roll for 36 exposures, you arent saving much by choosing this film over Kodaks offering. JavaScript is disabled. HP5 habe ich unter diesem Handelsnamen nie verwendet, aber als Kentmere400 wird wohl eine recht hnliche Emulsion angeboten. (Never shot Ilford) I am definitely going to try Kentmere. Deine Erfahrungen beziehen sich vermutlich auf den neuen APX 400. Press?? Warum hast den denn den Agfa Kipp verwendet, denn es ist ja vermutlich ein Ilford Film. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Filling the Gap Photography & Mental Health. Order and structure, vs a more random pattern of sizes. Enter? Much brighter on the figure, much darker on areas not touched by light. Cheers! Ich bin immer etwas unsicher welche Entwicklungszeiten ich nehmen soll, da ja nie klar ist um welche Version des Filmes es sich handelt. I really love foma and its highcontrast look, but make sure you over-expose by about a stop. 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. 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. The fact that this experimentation was necessary with Fomapan but not with the Kentmere is quite damning in my opinion. This really seems to centre around people getting very variable results in different developers, the sense that youll get excessive grain (especially in Rodinol), and that the film doesnt shoot well at box speed. 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. 35mmc is a blog authored, edited and published by Hamish Gill featuring daily articles submitted by readers. I have been using Kentmere 400 for years now, primarily because its comes in at the cheaper (cheapest?) Bottom line: All three provide very similar results; choose the speed based on your shoot needs, camera capabilities, and environment. The contrast of a Fomapan 400 is going very high at higher iso rates. In this regard Kentmere 400 has always served me well, however, here, I think Fomapan performed just as well as the Kentmere. den habe ich in D76 zu recht brauchbaren ergebnissen bringen knnen. Ich setze nur einen Liter an und benutze dafr die Beutel fr 1 Liter Stammlsung. Go figure. Enter? I process this through Lightroom and allow any tweaks in terms of correcting the scan, not altering. 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 started off with HC-110 but found the dilutions impractical for most film I shot. A couple of years ago, I spent the summer shooting different B&W films. 1. But, as might have become evident at this point, my film choices are not exactly highly informed, I wasnt about to shoot test targets or anything ridiculous like that I just used both films as I usually would, then developed them according to the manufacturers instructions. But HP5 Plus offers something different than Tri-X - stronger August 27, 2018. by twhittlesea. To learn more, check-out the About page, or read News for the latest. auch in D76 ist das von mir erzielte Ergebnis des Foma400 immer eher zweifelhaft gewesen. I take my results at 400 and, more often than not, am happy with them. 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 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! It offers very nice results, Im certain youd get on with it! Theres never a bad time to go out and shoot some film. Both of the images below are lower contrast than anything Id ever print, but as you can see, whilst we still have some detail in the shadows on the Kentmere image, our Fomapan has some pretty fine detail right across the image. In any case, most of my enjoyment comes from the process, not my crummy images. 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. 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. But for some, $20 is a big deal. Honestly, if money is that big an object or is the sole criteria, then just steal TMY2 or TriX. May not be true full blown infrared like Kodak hie but is good enough for me, considering there isn't a whole lot of choice. einmal hat sie es geschafft, mich vom Kippen abzuhalten und der Film wurde einfach irgendwie gekippt ohne Uhr. All photos were given the same amount of sharpening and then inverted after cleaning up any lingering dust with the spot healing tool. Fomapan 400 is pretty grainy, high-contrast, and cheap. Lines are clean, and micro-contrast is maintained. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Too many reviewers shoot their backyard trees. For starters it is a 200 ISO film not a 400 film. Das braucht nicht viel Platz. Noticeable halation. 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. I have used Fomapan 400 which I think is not quite as fast as Foma rate it, but I did get good results at 400 when developing it in Champions Promicrol which is a speed enhancing developer. sowohl Altbestnde APX400TS von 1996 (oder so) als auch frische Versandware habe ich so verarbeitet. There is no longer that very obvious and annoying halation or muddiness in the prints. Fix, rinse, hypo clear, wash and surfactant as normal / desired. I then used Lightroom for final adjustments and export. I am retired and still do not have enough time to photograph, let alone experiment with different films. It works well in Rollei Low-Speed, Adox FX-39 II, Kodak D-96, Adox Atomal 49, etc. Update: December 30, 2020While keeping the original pricing at the time of writing in-place, added prices as of December 2020. Very little shadow detail, but great when you know how to use it. [] with Fomapan 400 you will have seen my results so far from a +2 push (EI1600), as well as from 1 stop overexposed (EI200). Another suggestion would be to shoot Kentmere 400 at box speed, but through a yellow or orange filter to boost the contrast. 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. den APX400 kann ich uneingeschrnkt empfehlen. My negatives always look really dull. Film strips (exposure latitude, base clarity) Rollei 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. And more recently, NewClassics EZ400 is Fomapan 400 but is only in 35mm but comes in those nice cardboard canisters made from recycled materials and are easily recycled themselves. It performs surprisingly well in that tiny little format. Pasted as rich text. Die wild unverpackten Recycle Filme mchte ich ebenso wenig benutzen. It has more highlight bleed and halation than Kentmere, but this is rarely overwhelming in the way it may be on something like Cinestill 800t. 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. Kodak prices, in particular, vary from one supplier to another, but as I write this Analogue Wonderland are selling Fomapan 400 for 4, Tri-X is 9.75 and T-Max 400 is 10.50. I chose the images below specifically because they have some big chunks of sky. Bisher ging ich eher von ASA 320 aus. 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. Sometimes this grittiness fits your subject - Ill often choose Tri-X when shooting at former military bases because of the grain alone. Ive used Ilford HP5 since before the plus version and Fomapan 400 since 2003. My previous pushing experiences with 400 speed films is with Tri-X and HP5+, both well known for their excellent latitude. Theres any number of things I could try. If you need a budget film, Kentmere is your best choice. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. You may like the results. Welche Zeiten hast du verwendet? And while it does perform better and is a little more accessible to more people, I still think that the film does an amazing job as a 400-speed film. Id say its Kentmere on the left and Fomapan on the right. Great article Simon! Ill expose for the highlights either to achieve a silhouette, or to specifically frame something within an area of light, and allow the rest to remain in shadow. 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. It is nice to know that detail is there, especially if I was thinking of taking this negative to the dark room and might want to pull it out in some of those areas: I take most of my photos outside in standard British weather, and I need a film that can be under or over exposed occasionally and still give results that I can get acceptable images from. 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. totally agree with the article. That stuff came in handy as I dabbled in that artsy stuff. . Right out of the gate, I cant trust it. als der Silvermax darin ebenso mit guten Ergebnissen entwickeln lassen. 2. However, dependable old Tri-X 400 at 320 works for me, especially in 120 size. Im Schrank lagern noch zwei ungeffnete Pulverstze fr D 76 bzw. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Unless you really zoom in on the scans I think that the Nikon lenses I shot these images on delivered excellent results, and the film drew that sharpness without adding too much character. Some have noted that the foma offering doesnt perform well at box speed, whereas there seems to be a fair amount of confidence in the Kentmere film working at 400. 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! 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. 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. Ich mchte einen klassischen Film verwenden, die Tmax und Deltas fallen also raus. An update here. 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. und das, obwohl sie weder Ahnung von Fotografie noch von Chemie hat). Happy shooting! The grain is fairly fine. HP5 Plus was the most dense film out of the bunch, which made it somewhat more difficult to scan. Especially if Im working at a reenacting event. Thanks for experimenting with this film so the rest of us can just go straight to the EI that gave you these great results! And to those who want to shoot it at ASA-400 or even faster, I say go for it! The question isn't "is HP5 $20 better than Foma", but rather "do I value my work to the tune of $20". Exposure: 1/500 @ F5.6 (Y2 filter and rubber lens hood) Film: Fomapan 200 Creative dev. I think both films perform fantastically at rendering sharpness into their frames. You are using an out of date browser. Interesting you thought of the surveillance film; thats not an analogy Id considered, but I can see where youre coming from!Ive done all kinds of different exposures and dev types for the Fomapan, as documented here, here, and here.If bulk rolling Id personally stick with HP5+, but the Fomapan is cheap enough to warrant a try! Both are unique and can not replace the other. It may not display this or other websites correctly. HP5+ is an exemplary film, and definitely worth the extra cost. Having now revisited it with my more advanced skillset Im happy with the look it can offer, and have a better []. 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 love Kentmete films for when I need to test a camera, lens, etc. I bought Arista edu 400 for it's infrared capability. Wie ist der Fomapan qualitativ einzuordnen und wie wirkt er in Rodinal? Except that if things go wrong then the monetary loss is greater with the more expensive film. Although I wouldnt The experiment started by shooting a roll of Kentmere 400 and a roll of Fomapan 400. 4 Rollei Retro 400RPX Shot through Pentacon Six TL. Fr ihn rume ich das Labor gerne, Welcome, dear visitor! Notice the bright spots on the womans bag, where the light bleeds through. Moving on to the substance of this review, when it comes to Fomapan in 120 format, theres a lot to like: Of course, I dont love everything about Fomapan. 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. Personally though, as someone who accepts, even likes grain, and isnt averse to the look that youll get out of both of these films in Rodinol I am definitely thinking that the Fomapan offering will get a few more chances to impress. Film Photography Podcast and News Shoot Some Film, Dang it! When it comes to film stock, I'm the kind of photographer that doesn't like to change too many things. Ive never had an issue with a frame of film being too soft as a result of anything other than user error in terms of mis-focusing it. 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. 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. Excuse the scanner artefacts looking directly at the negatives, there is perhaps a very small difference in the darker areas of the sky, but this is marginal, so marginal in fact that I am not really sure you can call a winner. Lets face it: Shooting film is not exactly the cheapest of all possible endeavors. 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. The Minolta Maxxum 9 The Perfect Professional 35mm SLR? Kodak Trix 400 in Rodinal. I mentioned in the Workflow section that the bulk of work shown was in either DDX or Fujifilm chemistry. If I could only have one it would be the Ilford for its bulletproof reliability. Some great shots here, but the man smoking in the bus is just terrific. Thanks for taking the time to read my thoughts on Fomapan 400 @ 200. Looking back on that article I figured it was time for a redo. (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. Thanks again for another informative article. There really isn't any more of a risk with the more expensive film. Grundstzlich passt auch jetzt alles in den Schrank, doch ordentlich ist das nicht. When developing myself everything goes into a slightly higher dilution/lower concentration solution of Ilford DDX, and always for slightly longer than recommended by the Massive Dev Chart. If excessive grain is not disturbing you for the Fomapan 400 you can go for Rodinal. Fomapan 400 is one of those polarising films, either you love it or hate it, and even those who love the film have mixed opinions. 3 Retropan 320 Shot through Franka Sollida II. 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. Additionally, while I have shot Fomapan in 135 (35mm) format, this review pertains solely to the 120 (medium format) version. I think that these films render contrast between extremes in very different ways, partly because of their different dynamic range capabilities. Definitely a characterful film with quirks, and requiring experimentation before a user can be comfortable with what it offers. That being said, settling on using it as a 200 means that Ill shoot it less frequently, reserving it for spring/summer use. Nice and useful informations. D-76 is OK. by visiting our affiliates! Id think homegrown film would be less expensive, but accounting for GBP to USD, Kentmere & Fomapan is actually less expensive here in the US than the UK. Fibonawak 8 mo. ob es der neue oder der alte APX400 war? Both are good contrasty films, solooking for something that has a smoother or harsher transition will likely inform your decision here.if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'35mmc_com-banner-1','ezslot_14',185,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-35mmc_com-banner-1-0'); Grain is an interesting one, as different developers will offer different granular results. Kentmere is not an easy film to shoot. 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. 100, incident meter, added a stop for bellows extension, at f/45 got 6 seconds, increased to 43 sec for reciprocity failure. Black and rich and whites are vivid. Thanks for the through writeup Simon. 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. 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. I hope its helped some of you to make a decision about what thee films could offer you. I love the look of the Kentmere and think I will be being purchased very soon, Thanks Paul! sie hatte nicht ganz unrecht. In their world, it was imperative to get the shot (a few were still using 45 press cameras) so each step of the process carried equal weight: exposure, developing, printing. Not as cheap as Fomapan but different look. You cant throw any developer at Fomapan 400 and expect pleasing results. "Never criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes. M3+50er Elmar auf Silvermax. (meine Frau sagt ja, das sei alles nur Voodoo und dass man das mit dem Kippen auch getrost bleiben lassen oder komplett bertreiben kann. Very different animals. 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. I love your city scenes. Can you talk about what developers you used? und es hat irgendwie immer gepasst. Foma 400 indeed has deep red sensitivity. I ask because my 30.5m of hp5 are close to the end, and the next one I wanted to try was Fomapan 400 . Quote; Content contributor - become a part of the worlds biggest film and alternative photography community blog. schrfe war nie ein Problem. Id leave the sharpening to Photoshop. Added additional sample images. 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. The Pen EE has not arrived yet.. 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. Corrected a couple of typos in the original piece. 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. I dont think this had anything to do with overexposure since my F100 is usually pretty consistent in matrix metering mode. 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. I am presently shooting Fomapan 200 in my 45. Kentmere seems to be accurately rated at 400, and Ive never been inclined to shoot it over/under, or even to push or pull it. I take my results at 400 and, more often than not, am happy with them. Fomapan on the other hand seems underexposed when shot at box speed. Grain is just acceptable on 35 mm film and no problem if you are working on medium format. Glad you enjoyed this piece. Kentmere seems to be accurately rated at 400, and Ive never been inclined to shoot it over/under, or even to push or pull it. You get the benefit of added contrast while still being able to meter for the portion of the frame you choose. And I thought taping over the red dot was silly. If Fomas QC were that good, then Id rather have the Foma. ALL my posts are to be read with an aMaZeBaLLs BARRY WHITE voice. ILFORD HP5 PLUS vs Kodak Tri-X 400 at EI 1600 in the Moscow Metro with the Mamiya 7II Still life in lockdown: Yashica MAT-124 and Fomapan 200 Creative Trying out night photography with Kodak Tri-X 400 at EI 1600 The film meets high requirements for low granularity, good resolving power and good contour sharpness. News, Tips & Reviews. 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. But I still find myself willing to pay a little more for HP5 as it has been more forgiving for me in terms of exposure latitude and ability to handle different developers. Id guess the image on the right is Fomapan and vice versa. Again, much of that comes down to personal taste, and what you want from your photographs. At any rate, nice shots. Clocking in at $5.19 a roll for 36 exposures as of October 2021, this is the lest expensive film I shot for this comparison. Clear editor. Fomapan 400, exposed for the sky behind the drivers cab. Thanks for taking the time to read this article! sie glaubt, dass das sowieso immer gleich wird. You can see the loss of highlight at the top of the frame, but there are more shades of grey that are maintained. 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. Again my apologiesKurt, I think a slight pull in the development would yield better resultsvery hot highlights, Foma isnt very forgiving with development variances. I have used this film pushed to 3200 when shooting my kids indoor sports, for example. Find out more about 35mmc here. Now we have a dilemma, my one roll experiment seems to be telling me that the Fomapan 400 is not a bad film for my taste the issue comes that reviews of this film are absolutely all over the place. If I wanted that I'd use a softar filter. Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic, and was the first film I started shooting with back in college. Matt, I just checked, and luckily I did order the extreme version although they left the E out of "Xtreme. Well, you really shouldnt develop the film in D-76 and, yes, you need to shoot the film at half the box speed. Its a traditional grain and very contrasty. Im not an authority on development my interest lies in the shooting experience, and for me this ends when the shutter is pressed. So this post is very helpful many thanks. And the best part is that you can get Fomapan 400 in medium format and sheet film. because theyre reliable and inexpensive. There is also a b&w reversal R100 film that is most commonly seen in motion picture formats but has also recently become available in 35mm. It renders images with a decent level of Lastly, I converted the file to 16-bit Grayscale and added a curves layer to set the white/black points in Photoshop. Thanks Matthias! https://emulsive.org/reviews/film-review-fomapan-400-arista-edu-ultra-400, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/7822-REG/B_W_65072240_39mm_Infrared_Dark_Red.html, https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/23077-REG/Hoya_B55RM72_55mm_R72_Infrared_Glass.html. Hvesterlos 1 yr. ago. (Free 3-day trial)Subscribe here. Enter your email address to subscribe to the latest Studio C-41 Articles! roll of Fomapan 400 and bought a 100ft. Here are a few examples of shots Ive taken with Fomapan 400 Action, 200 Creative, and 100 Classic. Very obvious and annoying halation or muddiness in the bus is just acceptable 35! 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