Arista / Freestyle Photo (USA)

Arista EDU Ultra 100

ISO 100 N&B fine all levels

~4–7 € (USA)

Arista EDU Ultra 100 is a panchromatic ISO 100 B&W film from Freestyle Photo (Los Angeles, USA), made by Harman Technology (Ilford group). It's actually an Ilford FP4 Plus sold under the Arista name — technical characteristics are strictly identical. Very fine grain, a long tonal range, excellent acutance. Widely used in American photography schools.

Atouts

+ An Ilford FP4 Plus emulsion — premium quality under a budget brand

+ Very fine grain — a long tonal range

+ Slightly cheaper than FP4 Plus

Limites

− Available mainly in the US via Freestyle Photo

Arista EDU Ultra is Freestyle Photo's house brand, the largest photographic materials retailer in the US since the 1970s. Their films are made OEM by Harman Technology (Ilford) — EDU Ultra 100 corresponds to Ilford FP4 Plus, the 400 to HP5 Plus. American photographers get Ilford quality at a slightly lower price through this channel.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

fine

Contraste

medium

Popularité

common

Format 120

Non disponible

Nombre de poses

36 poses

Base du film

Acetate

Sensibilité spectrale

Panchromatic

Conservation

refrigeration recommended

Péremption typique

2–5 years depending on storage

Développement maison

yes — easy (D-76, Rodinal, etc.)

Niveau recommandé

all levels

Process	N&B standard
Révélateurs	Ilford ID-11, D-76, Rodinal, HC-110, XTOL
Temps / température	20°C — ID-11 stock : 7min \| ID-11 1+1 : 11min \| D-76 1+1 : 11min \| Rodinal 1+50 : 12min \| HC-110 dil. B : 5min30
Usage recommandé	portrait, street, landscape
Revendeurs France	Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland