FOMA iso 100 negative film: any opinions?

[Robbie Shymanski]

I think the title says it all. Am shooting 5x7. Anyone have an opinion shooting or processing? How does it complare to FP4 or tri-x?

[Brian Schall]

I've been shooting the Freestyle version (Arista.EDU Ultra) in 4x5, developing it mostly in HC110 Dil H. I like it, enough that it's my prefered film right now. Of course, a negative scan viewed on a monitor may not be the best way to judge, but here's one for you.

[Ross Chambers]

Dear Brian,

As Arista cum Foma 100 has a NR note I've cautiously avoided using HC110.

However your print looks pretty good on my monitor.

Times, agitation, temperature?

I use trays for 5x7 BTW.

Regards - Ross

[Gene McCluney]

HC-110 is "not recommended" in the stronger dilutions, such as HC-110b. HC-110 "E" should be just fine. The key is to get the developing time over 5 to 6 minutes, otherwise one can get uneven development.

[Paul Butler]

I've recently used Fomapan 100 in 2 different sizes and have gotten some excellent negatives. No issues with the sheet size or with QC problems. I recommend shooting a box and seeing if it suits you. I've been taking my negs to a lab for processing as I don't want to put developer down my septic system, they do a great job with it but I don't know what developer they are using.

Be forewarned that there is no inner box inside the box, just a pouch of film so make sure you are in the dark when opening the (outer) box.

[Walter Foscari]

I've been using this for a while along with the 200 version. Develop in Pyrocat HC in a Jobo drum and rate it @ about 64 (the 200 I rate @ 100). In my experience I did notice though that it's a bit prone to uneven development. Just a little extra attention during development seems to take care of it. Other than that excellent film.

[Brian Schall]

Dear Brian,

As Arista cum Foma 100 has a NR note I've cautiously avoided using HC110.

However your print looks pretty good on my monitor.

Times, agitation, temperature?

I use trays for 5x7 BTW.

Regards - Ross

The image was shot at 64 EI, HC110 Dil H, 7m40sec @ 68 degrees F, 30 sec initial gentle inversions, gentle inversions on the minute, in a Combi Tank.

Brian

[Jiri Vasina]

I shoot it in 9x12cm and 13x18cm (and 120rolls too), develop in R09 (Foma's Rodinal equivalent) and like it a lot. I develop the smaller sheets in HP Combi Plan tanks, the larger in trays. It's my main slow film...

[Gary L. Quay]

I've been using dilution H on Arista/Foma 100, agitating every 15 seconds. I need higher contrast with my Chromega enlarger.

By the way, Don't even consider push processing this film for night shots on dilution H. I spent 30 minutes just developing, and still got shallow negatives. I shot at ASA 200. I forgot to read my notes before putting the film in the soup.

--Gary

[Kirk Gittings]

Question for you guys. What are the reciprocity qualities of this film. Robbie will be doing some natural light interiors on this job?