Fomapan 100, 200 and 400

A lot of us will shoot fomapan at some stage. Some shoot it because it is cheap, others because they really like the film. I started to shoot fomapan because it was easy to come by and affordable. However, as time went by, I really liked the results I keep getting from Fomapan 100. The 200 version is a bit of a struggle at times, 400 is great. Anyway, to do the film creative justice, I reckoned a thread would be nice. When posting an image, please add information on the equipment and development.

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Fomapan 200 close-up. Picture taken with a Wista Field DX and 150mm 5.6 sinaron lens. Developed in APH09 (rodinal) at 20C for 9:00 in a rotary drum.

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Fomapan (Arista EDU) 100, 1+2+100 in Pyrocat-MC Rotary Processor.

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fomapan 200 / R09
Chamonix 045 F1 / Fujinon 210mm

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Fomapan (Arista EDU) 100, 1+2+100 in Pyrocat-MC Rotary Processor.

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I like the tonality here. I keep being amazed at the latitude foma 100 is capable of... Here's a door with locks and deep shade. Wista Field DX 4x5, Fomapan 100 in APH09 @ 20C for 8:00.

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fomapan 200 / R09
Chamonix 045 F1 / Fujinon 210mm

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Not entirely surprising given the same film and developer, but I seem to be getting the same contrast curve. (Wista DX 4x5, Fomapan 200 in APH09 @ 20C for 8:30)

I have since moved to develop for 9:00, but even so, I find that the negatives lack density. Something I never experienced when shooting 100 or 400. The results seem to come out ok though.

I appreciate this thread. But it would be helpful to know what EI you used.

nice shots everyone, I have never used foma, I have used the arista brand which I have read that it is pretty much the same film

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I appreciate this thread. But it would be helpful to know what EI you used.

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Can't speak for others, but I always shoot 100 at box speed, 200 at 160. Neither lends itself well to using in my experience.

5x7 Fomapan 200 at e.i. 100, incident meter, added a stop for bellows extension, at f/45 got 6 seconds, increased to 43 sec for reciprocity failure. Processed in Legacy Pro L-110 (HC110 knock off) 1:40 from concentrate, 12 min at 19 deg. C. Continuous gentle rocking face up (single neg) in a tray.

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Really lovely work shown here! Can't wait to start mine up with FOMA.

Part of my stash of 9x12cm FOMA film I ordered from Germany. 300 sheets of FOMA 100 and 300 sheets of FOMA 200.

Enough to do some serious work with my three Plaubel Makiflexes.

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Really lovely work shown here! Can't wait to start mine up with FOMA.

Part of my stash of 9x12cm FOMA film I ordered from Germany. 300 sheets of FOMA 100 and 300 sheets of FOMA 200.

Enough to do some serious work with my three Plaubel Makiflexes.

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Sounds like an impressive haul! I'm sure you'll get great shots with the film. In case you are outside Europe, there's an alternative to Germany for future purchases. It's lens www.fomafoto.com They have great prices and very reasonable shipping. From the EU it does not make sense as the hit we take on import charges and custom fees exceeds the price difference with two of the large German vendors. Outside Europe, they are great.

I'm using 200 in 5x7 and 400 in 8x10 at the moment. My biggest complaint so far has been that the films come in two part boxes rather three part like the photo gods intended. Since I'm contact printing both of those, there's probably not a good reason for me to pick one and stick with it.

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100 at box speed, developed in OBSIDIAN AQUA 12 minutes semi-stand at 20 degrees C.

RR

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100 at box speed, developed in OBSIDIAN AQUA 12 minutes semi-stand at 20 degrees C.

RR

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Nice, never really saw this look in Foma. OA is a hypercat, correct?

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I'm using 200 in 5x7 and 400 in 8x10 at the moment. My biggest complaint so far has been that the films come in two part boxes rather three part like the photo gods intended. Since I'm contact printing both of those, there's probably not a good reason for me to pick one and stick with it.

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The boxes are a bit of a let-down indeed, however, given the price, who is complaining? In all fairness, the boxes feel flimsy and are prone to just "pop open" if you do not take care. I sort this by putting a piece of tape on the box after I close it. Easy to cut with a finger nail prior to next use and it prevents mishaps. At any rate, I have never had a fogging issue with foma boxes, so I guess they do the trick. The film (particularly 100) is also extremely prone to damage to the emulsion side. Even when dry, it seems that the emulsion gets damaged by just thinking about it. I generally use foma for casual shooting and if I do line up for a photograph that might be a "money shot", I just make two exposures to be sure. More often than not, I pull two perfect shots from the drum, sometimes one is botched. Anyway, I know a lot of people who do the same when shooting other film, even expensive stuff like velvia, acros, etc.

Anyway, the contact prints sound nice, happy to have a few scans on here if possible!

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Arista EDU Ultra 100 in PMK pyro
B&J Watson 4x5/Ysarex 127
scan of print on 8x10 Varikon

Arista EDU 200, Rodinal 1+50. Probably shot at box speed.

I have a whole box plus a few of 100 that I'm taking to the Taos area in August, in hopes of some nice landscapes. Nothing remotely like that here in College Station TX. :)

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2921/...92dc0471_c.jpgWWII bronze GI by kenj8246, on Flickr

Kenny

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Nice, never really saw this look in Foma. OA is a hypercat, correct?

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Yes. It is a compensating developer too.

RR

A picture I took yesterday. Fomapan 100 with it's distinct look. Developed in Rodinal for 8:00 @ 20C. As usual, I used my rotary drum.

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I've been using Fomapan 4x5 and 8x10, they are cheap when compare with Ilford and Kodak.

Ebony 4x5, Goerz Apo Artar 300mm f9, Fomapan 100, D76 1:1,
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Ebony 4x5, Goerz Dagor 92mm f8, D76 1:1
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Shenhao 8x10, Carl Zeiss 182mm f18 Protar, Fomapan 100, D76 1:1
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Laos, Luang Prabang

Foma 200@100
Fuji 210mm

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Ebony 4x5, Goerz Dagor 92mm f8, D76 1:1
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Nice capture, looks like Tai Po in Hong Kong?

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Farm gate - 2 - Sinar F2, Foma 100 4x5 ISO 80, Sinaron 5.6/210, Microphen 1-3 14mn 20ºC

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4x5_2014-4917-20 by Renato__ Salles, on Flickr

Farm gate - 1 Sinar F2, Foma 100 4x5 ISO 80, Sinaron /5.6/210, Microphen 1-3 14mn 20ºC

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Nice capture, looks like Tai Po in Hong Kong?

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This is Tai O :)

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This is Tai O :)

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That's what I meant, autocorrect added the p. I used to live in Cheung Sha for a few years, did a lot of exploring on Lantau. Still have plenty of "bus 11" vouchers (you get thos when you tae the 11 from TC and get off before the end) . Even tried to get the house back last year, but Sinogroup bought it and was not willing to sell. It was great living right at the beach. Are yoi still in HK? I come in a few months a year.

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Fomapan 200 @ 100 / D76

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Ebony 4x5, Goerz Dagor 92mm f8, D76 1:1
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Lovely work!

RR

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That's what I meant, autocorrect added the p. I used to live in Cheung Sha for a few years, did a lot of exploring on Lantau. Still have plenty of "bus 11" vouchers (you get thos when you tae the 11 from TC and get off before the end) . Even tried to get the house back last year, but Sinogroup bought it and was not willing to sell. It was great living right at the beach. Are yoi still in HK? I come in a few months a year.

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Yes, I'm in Hong Kong, may be next time we can meet together.

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Lovely work!

RR

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Thanks Regular Rod.

Finally got out for a while... Reeds in all the waterways by now.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/macrof...e/17062416569/

Shen Hao HZX57-At II, Fomapan 100 at box, developed in APH09 @ 20C for 8:00 in a rotary drum.

Arista EDU 400 at 400; 11 minutes rotary processing 1+2+100 pyrocat-mc
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All posted earlier on the forum, I think.

All on Fomapan 100 4x5, EI 32, developed in XTOL 1+1 or 1+2 by hand in a Jobo-drum.

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Jerufo, excellent job on all three. You really know how to bring the best out of foma

I particularly like the third shot.

Came across a bottle of HC110 in the garage this morning, so went out and took a few photographs to see what look HC110 would give me. Negatives are only just drying, but will try to scan tonight. It appears that Foma does not recommend HC110, but as far as I can judge at the moment, the negatives are ok although contrast is high and the curve appears to steep. It probably blew some detail. Anyway, we'll see how it turns out later.

JeRuFo,

Excellent 3 samples, amazing how smooth it came with Xtol. I like the second more, even being a "classic" composition and subject,

Cheers,

Renato

Quite pleasantly surprised with the latitude in some of these. Fomapan 100 4x5, developed in HC110 B for 6:00 @ 20C.

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Fomapan 100

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Thanks all. Fomapan 100 has quickly become my favourite b/w film. It is not fit for all purposes, but it gives nice classic tones and grain. Though you have to be careful not to block up the shadows, I really enjoy the way it can hold highlights.

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Fomapan 100

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Hi,

The image is good, I found it lost some strength by the background being sort of flipped/mis-aligned,
É um prazer encontrar um vizinho aqui no forum (Trans.: neighborhood noted)

Cheesr / Abs,

Renato

Thanks for the feedback, Renato!
And more, my wife is from S.Pedro do Sul... :)

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All posted earlier on the forum, I think.

Love these shots. I really like the weight of the lower tones and how gentle the highlights are. Beautiful compositions.

All on Fomapan 100 4x5, EI 32, developed in XTOL 1+1 or 1+2 by hand in a Jobo-drum.

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Thanks for the feedback, Renato!
And more, my wife is from S.Pedro do Sul... :)

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Great, great. keep posting, S. Pedro do Sul is the town I'm living now, brought/dragged by the wife also
:)

Cheers,

Renato

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fp 400 in hc110 1+15 a bit long & hot for graphic application 8x10 exp 16sec (mes.4) v750

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fp 400 in hc110 1+15 a bit long & hot for graphic application 8x10 exp 16sec (mes.4) v750

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Hendrik, I never care what your process is.

I love your content/context. Always very interesting.

The rest is piffle.

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Hendrik, I never care what your process is.

I love your content/context. Always very interesting.

The rest is piffle.

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Randy, I would agree, but I think it is nice to have the tech details with the images as it gives people unfamiliar with Foma an idea of what can be achieved and what sort of results they can get with different developers, processes, etc. That's what I had in mind with the thread anyway.

Hendrik, an interesting image indeed.