I've always thought that Foma 200 gain and resolving power is similar to Kodak Plus X, or PF 4, better than Foma 100 and of course much better than Foma 400, but about the same as Tmax 400.
Funny how some people will say Foma 200 is grainy while others will say that it's not. Of course shooting larger than 135 format will minimize a lot of grain compared to humble ol' 35mm. The above example looks nice, especially for Rodinal equivalent developer.
I've only used Kodak and some Fuji and Ilford b&w film so far.
I have some questions about Fompan 200.
-Is the 35mm on triacetate or polyester base?
-How is the quality control?
-Does the bulk film have frame numbers and edge markings?
-Is it true that it uses a grain type that's in between tabular and T-grain, or am I thinking of some other product?
-How does it compare to Plus-X and Tri-X in terms of contrast, tones, sharpness, etc.? Seems similar from photos and descriptions online, but I also read something about it being less sharp, possibly.
from my limited experience, it seems to to me that Kodak, Ilord, and Fuji's QC are second to none.
Here I am!
FOMADON R09
Liquid normal - working concentrate developer, intended for black and white negative films. The concentrate is available in PE-bottles of 250 ml, and for use is diluted with water in a ratio from 1 + 25 to 1 + 50 (alternatively 1+100).<br /> <br />www.foma.cz
That roll was developed in Fomadon R09 1:50 10 minutes in an AP tank. Slow continuous inversions for the first minute, followed by 3 raps of the tank on the shelf - then, 2 gentle inversion at the beginning of each minute. Fomacitro stop for 1 minute, continuous agitation, followed by Fomafix fixer fresh 4 minutes. Washed in tank using dedicated AP hose connected to tap water, followed by a distilled water bath + Fotonal 1:200.
Hope this helps.
Here I am!
FOMADON R09
Liquid normal - working concentrate developer, intended for black and white negative films. The concentrate is available in PE-bottles of 250 ml, and for use is diluted with water in a ratio from 1 + 25 to 1 + 50 (alternatively 1+100).<br /> <br />www.foma.cz
That roll was developed in Fomadon R09 1:50 10 minutes in an AP tank. Slow continuous inversions for the first minute, followed by 3 raps of the tank on the shelf - then, 2 gentle inversion at the beginning of each minute. Fomacitro stop for 1 minute, continuous agitation, followed by Fomafix fixer fresh 4 minutes. Washed in tank using dedicated AP hose connected to tap water, followed by a distilled water bath + Fotonal 1:200.
Hope this helps.
from my limited experience, it seems to to me that Kodak, Ilord, and Fuji's QC are second to none.
Quality control is good in my experience.
I moved to Fomapan when Kodak had their backing-paper meltdown. Moved to Foma and Adox chemistry when Xtol stopped working properly.
I've been very happy with the material since then.
Foma seems to have introduced some changes in their product line.
I've recently ordered some Foma 100 and 200 in 120 and the packaging has been redesigned. I had developed some rolls of the 100 and noticed the edge markings, frame numbers etc on the negative have been redesigned. Sadly I have no idea if there have been any technical revisions relating to the product itself and cannot find any mention of this redesign on Foma's social media channels or website.
I've now exposed two rolls of this newly repackaged Foma 200 in 120, and will develop them soon. Batch number is 014256-6 (exp 05/27).
Please let us know how they come out. I don't know about anyone else, but I'm keenly interested. I'm curious to see iff the emulsion flaking, scratches or whatever it is is gone.Foma seems to have introduced some changes in their product line.
I've recently ordered some Foma 100 and 200 in 120 and the packaging has been redesigned. I had developed some rolls of the 100 and noticed the edge markings, frame numbers etc on the negative have been redesigned. Sadly I have no idea if there have been any technical revisions relating to the product itself and cannot find any mention of this redesign on Foma's social media channels or website.
I've now exposed two rolls of this newly repackaged Foma 200 in 120, and will develop them soon. Batch number is 014256-6 (exp 05/27).
they upped their game
Foma films are a good value when they are sold rebranded. If you're getting bothered by small defects, you may prefer Fuji, Kodak, and Ilford. Foma usually does a little better than the Shanghai films.
In particular I never experienced or heard of a bad batch of a Fuji product. I've seen Kodak and Ilford mess up, though rarely.
Foma films are a good value when they are sold rebranded.
If you're getting bothered by small defects, you may prefer Fuji, Kodak, and Ilford. Foma usually does a little better than the Shanghai films.
[...] Kodak, Ilford, or Fuji film. Hopefully things have changed.
Foma seems to have introduced some changes in their product line.
I've recently ordered some Foma 100 and 200 in 120 and the packaging has been redesigned. I had developed some rolls of the 100 and noticed the edge markings, frame numbers etc on the negative have been redesigned. Sadly I have no idea if there have been any technical revisions relating to the product itself and cannot find any mention of this redesign on Foma's social media channels or website.
I've now exposed two rolls of this newly repackaged Foma 200 in 120, and will develop them soon. Batch number is 014256-6 (exp 05/27).
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