Fomapan Family

The Fomapan family is a series of black and white films from the company Foma.

Foma is a Czech company that has been manufacturing photographic materials since the beginning of the 20th century. Its popular products include Fomapan black and white films.

Fomapan films are known for their good grain structure and tonality, as well as their good value for money. They are available in different sensitivities, from ISO 100 to ISO 800, and are suitable for a variety of photographic applications. They produce very classic black and white images with a pleasant atmosphere.

One of the most popular Fomapan films is the Fomapan 100 Classic. It is a panchromatic film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 100/21°. The film offers a wide exposure latitude and can be used for different types of photography, such as landscape, portrait, and still life.

Another popular option is the Fomapan 400 Action. It is a panchromatic high-speed film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27°. The film is ideal for low light conditions or fast-moving subjects. It also offers good tonality and good contrast.

Fomapan films can be developed with a range of black and white developers, including popular options such as Kodak D-76 or Ilford ID-11. They are available in different formats, including 35 mm, 120, and sheet film.

Technical Specifications

Feature Foma Fomapan R100 Foma Fomapan T800 Fomapan 400 Fomapan 200 Fomapan 100
Manufacturer Foma Foma Foma Foma Foma
Film Foma Fomapan R100 Foma Fomapan T800 Fomapan 400 Action Fomapan 200 Creative Fomapan 100 Classic
Type black and white film black and white film black and white film black and white film black and white film
Sensitivity (ISO) 100 800 400 200 100
Development process Black and white developer Black and white developer Black and white developer Black and white developer Black and white developer
Large format Yes Yes Yes
Availability Available Discontinued Available Available Available
35mm format Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Medium format / Roll film Yes Yes Yes