Fomapan 400 in Rodinal

[Drago]

Hello everyone. Basically my question is would that work ? Any examples ? I don't have any other developer, so that's my only choice . Also would it be better to do a stand development to keep the grain or it doesn't rly matter ? Could it be pushed to 800 and if so how. Despite that any comments about that combination are welcome

 

[Joakim Målare]

Sure, why not?

A quick search on Flickr for various samples:

http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=fomapan+400+rodinal&m=text

Consulting Massive Dev Chart for initial tests:

http://www.digitaltruth.com/devchart.php?Film=Fomapan+400&Developer=Rodinal&mdc=Search

That's something to start off with.

Have fun!

 

[andersju]

Have a look here for lots of examples with different methods:

http://filmdev.org/recipe/search?search=fomapan+400+rodinal

 

[xayraa33]

I find Rodinal works OK on Fomapan 400. It is a grainy film to begin with that reminds me of 1970s Tri X, so you will get non rounded out silver grains on the film with the Rodinal developer for full sharpness.

 

[zauhar]

I've tried it, but I think only stand developed. It was "OK", I will see if I can find samples.

Randy

 

[B.J.Scharp]

Just remember that Fomapan 400 isn't really 400 speed, and that Rodinal tends to give speed-loss with faster films. So you'd probably be better of shooting it at 200.

 

[Trius]

+1 shoot at lower EI.

After developing Foma in Rodinal, I will try something else, maybe XTol or even a staining developer for fun.

 

[---f]

Fomapan 400 - 120 format. Exposed @ 200iso. Developed in rodinal 1:100 stand development for 1 hr.

 

[Trius]

The OP needs to specify whether he/she is referring to 35mm or larger.

 

[Drago]

I'm talking about 35. I'v read that it's not really 400, but is it possible to get it ?

 

[Trius]

It's not bad @ 400. I don't have anything shot @ 400 scanned right now, but I would say something like XTol stock might be a good choice.