New film from Foma

[Nokton48]

They seem to be available from the Czech Foma online shop:

http://fomaobchod.cz/cernobilenegativnifilmy/

Yes does look like they have it. Good news.
Hopefully it is coming down the pipeline soon.
(I tend to order film when the weather is cooler so I will wait).

 

[ravilamir]

It is now available in the UK through Process Supplies:

http://www.processuk.net/FOMA_FILM/cat740598_2510309.aspx

 

[Filzkoeter]

First real-life shots on Retropan 320:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/78429898@N03/sets/72157654935188262

It's a pity that this guy only uses a totally low-end-low-resolution "film scanner" on full automatic scanning mode...

Here's what he says on apug.org: http://www.apug.org/forums/forum37/142034-new-foma-retropan-320-soft-first-pictures.html

 

[Filzkoeter]

Well, I just ordered 17m Retropan. Expect to see some samples in Diafine and HC110 next week 😎

 

[ravilamir]

First real-life shots on Retropan 320:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/78429898@N03/sets/72157654935188262

It's a pity that this guy only uses a totally low-end-low-resolution "film scanner" on full automatic scanning mode...

Here's what he says on apug.org: http://www.apug.org/forums/forum37/142034-new-foma-retropan-320-soft-first-pictures.html

And "this guy" is also here.

I forgot to post here on this thread.
These shots were all on OM cameras and so were posted on the OM thread.

I'll suggest you to use the Retro Special developer as well.

Ricardo

 

[spaceistheplace]

If anyone is interested, i found them in foto-r3 (spanish foma dealer) here you have all the results http://www.foto-r3.com/es/search/node/retropan
If anyone needs a translation or something I can help.

 

[JP Owens]

I like the look. Perfect for a project I have in mind. I this going to be available in the U.S.? I'm interested in the 4x5, specifically.

 

[ChrisLivsey]

So, UK source quoted, who appears to be the only UK stockist at this time, wants £45.19 for 30m while the Czech source quotes Euro 33.3 (both including VAT), that becomes approx £23.50. Thank goodness for Google Translate.

 

[Filzkoeter]

And "this guy" is also here.

I forgot to post here on this thread.
These shots were all on OM cameras and so were posted on the OM thread.

I'll suggest you to use the Retro Special developer as well.

Ricardo

Oh hi Ricardo, I didn't know you were at RFF 🙂
How do you like the Retropan film? How would you compare it to other iso400 films (especially the cheaper ones like Kentmere400/RPX400/Fomapan400)?

My motivation for the Retropan is to find a cheapish iso400 film that's pushable and that has a nice distinct look to it (I often find that most of the Harman made films are somehow a little bit 'bland').
I'm not into the special-retro-super-low-contrast-look, so I'm not interested in special developers...
I really enjoyed the tones of your Retropan photos as I bumped their contrast up a little bit 😎

EDIT: Sorry for editing your pic Ricardo, but I needed to see what the tones look like when you dial in more contrast:

 

[ravilamir]

So, UK source quoted, who appears to be the only UK stockist at this time, wants £45.19 for 30m while the Czech source quotes Euro 33.3 (both including VAT), that becomes approx £23.50. Thank goodness for Google Translate.

Silverprint should be having it as well.

 

[ravilamir]

Oh hi Ricardo, I didn't know you were at RFF 🙂
How do you like the Retropan film? How would you compare it to other iso400 films (especially the cheaper ones like Kentmere400/RPX400/Fomapan400)?

My motivation for the Retropan is to find a cheapish iso400 film that's pushable and that has a nice distinct look to it (I often find that most of the Harman made films are somehow a little bit 'bland').
I'm not into the special-retro-super-low-contrast-look, so I'm not interested in special developers...
I really enjoyed the tones of your Retropan photos as I bumped their contrast up a little bit 😎

EDIT: Sorry for editing your pic Ricardo, but I needed to see what the tones look like when you dial in more contrast:

That is fine. 🙂

I find it a lower contrast in my usual Rodinal 1+100 stand.
I goofed with the Retro Special. So, for my next rolls I'll repeat with Retro Special.
I also want to try it at EI640 with Retro and Rodinal.

Personally I prefer Fomapan 400 due to its higher contrast.
Your editing is fine and it is more to my taste.

I left it as a straight scan so as to get the least variations.

 

[ChrisLivsey]

Silverprint should be having it as well.

Appreciated, regrettably, although I do use them frequently for chemicals, they are not the keenest pricers 🙄

I did go around the "usual suspects".

 

[Filzkoeter]

Test in Diafine:

but I propably botched the development (I'm very new to Diafine) as the leader is a little uneven developed and the dmax a little bit low (compared to another piece of film). Will check the dmax in HC110 soon to compare it.

Some proper scans will follow in the next couple of minutes.


Colorchart (my screen is calibrated):

 

[Filzkoeter]

both at EI 800:

but as I said, I think I botched the development :bang:

 

[Filzkoeter]

EI 320, HC110, 20°C, 7 minutes, agitation every 30 sec.

only some random shots around the neighborhood



EDIT: + this film dries flatter then anything I've ever developed 🙂

I propably underexposed those shots... okay, I've got no experience whatsoever with Foma films.

But it seems to be an okay film. It no speed wonder (propably similar to Fomapan400)... I would love to compare it to the 400 one, maybe I'll buy a roll of it soon.

It seems rather grainy, but the grain is tight and pleasant looking.

For Diafine I would propably rate is as 320 or 640, for HC110 I would use Foma's recommended agitation method (30sec. inition + 10 sec. every minute) rather then the Kodak agitation every 30 sec. to keep the contrast down a little.

 

[Filzkoeter]

Diafine test #2, dim light interior at night.
This time it developed nicely, density of the leader looks ok.

EI 320 and EI 640 look best to me. EI 1250 could also be useable. EI 2500 is off-limits 😉

(crops from the center)

 

[Filzkoeter]

okay, I'm propably the only person on this planet testing this film at the moment 😉

EI 640, HC110 B, 12 minutes, agitation: 30 sec. initial + 10 sec. every minute.

Negatives look great, my best looking Retropan negatives so far (they are drying right now).
Judging from the negatives I wouldn't hesitate to shoot it even at EI 1250

 

[Filzkoeter]

Sorry for like the lamest not-leaving-the-house test shots ever 😉

EI 640, HC110 B, 12 minutes, 1 min. agitation

don't shoot this film if you hate grain 😛

 

[Filzkoeter]

Is it me or is it quite high contrast despite the "soft" name?

Maybe it is in it's super special foma retro developer... I wouldn't call it soft-contrast in normal developers, but I also tend to add contrast in post.


2 stops over, 1 stop over, normal (EI 640), 1 stop under

I tried to match the negative scan as closely as it looks in RL (that is, if you got a calibrated screen).

 

[kossi008]

okay, I'm propably the only person on this planet testing this film at the moment 😉

Don't worry, I just ordered 17 m as well and will post as soon as I have anything, which could take a while. Will test in Emofin and Spur SD2525, most likely... maybe Caffenol later...

Meanwhile, I'm reading with great interest here...