The Marix B&W 200 is a black and white film. The film material is commercially available using the Marix brand. Marix is owned by Cloudoc from Osaka, Japan.
The Foma company is responsible for producing the film material. The Czechs offer the film as Fomapan 200.
The Marix Black and White 200 is a black and white film suitable for all types of photography. It is characterized by its fine grain, high sharpness and good contour sharpness. This makes it a versatile film that can be used for both detailed landscape shots and portraits with soft gradation.
The sensitivity of the Marix B&W 200 Creative is ISO 200. This is a good all-round sensitivity that delivers good results in both daylight and lower light conditions.
A special feature of the Marix B&W 200 Creative is its high exposure latitude. This means that it delivers good results even with over or under exposure. Photographers can therefore use it flexibly, even in difficult lighting situations.
Development of the film
The B&W 200 film must be processed in a special black and white developer. This can be done either independently using the appropriate equipment at home or in a photo laboratory. The choice of developer significantly influences the final result.
| Developer | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-76 | Stock | ISO 200 | 5-6 min | 20 °C |
| ID-11 | Stock | ISO 200 | 5-6 min | 20 °C |
| Rodinal | 1+25 | ISO 200 | 5 min | 20 °C |
| Rodinal | 1+50 | ISO 200 | 8 min | 20 °C |
| Xtol | Stock | ISO 200 | 6 min | 20 °C |
| Fomadon Excel | Stock | ISO 200 | 6 min | 20 °C |
Calculation of the development solution
| Dilution | Developer (ml) | Water (ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 500 | 0 |
| 1+25 | 19 | 481 |
| 1+50 | 10 | 490 |
Even if specific development information is not always available from the manufacturer, the film can still be developed. It is advisable to test develop a small part of the film with different settings. After development, you receive film strips with the exposed images, which can either be printed in the traditional way or digitized.
In addition to developing, many photo laboratories also offer the option of making prints of the images. Scanning the film strips is recommended for further digital processing. The selection of scanners for negatives is large and varies in function and quality. The digitized images can then be used both digitally and printed out.
Formats
The film is available in different formats: for 35mm cameras with 36 or 24 images per roll, in medium format and by the meter on a spool. The 35mm cartridges do not have DX coding, which can lead to limitations with modern cameras.
Suitable 35mm cameras were manufactured by Zenit, Leica and Olympus, among others. Cameras from Agfa, Holga, Yashica and many other manufacturers are available for medium format.
