Foma (République tchèque)
Foma Ortho 400
ISO 400 specialty medium intermediate
~7–10 €
An orthochromatic ISO 400 B&W film — insensitive to red, produces deep blacks on warm tones, dramatic skies, high-contrast skin. Ideal for copy photography and document photography. Can be loaded and processed under red safelight illumination. Standard B&W development.
Atouts
+ Orthochromatic — red renders as black
+ Can be loaded under red light
+ ISO 400 — usable indoors
+ Dramatic skies without a filter
Limites
− Unnatural result on skin tones
− Not suited to flattering portraits
Foma is one of the few brands still making modern orthochromatic film at high speed. Foma Ortho 400 allows darkroom work under red light — a unique feature for fans of alternative processes.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
medium
Contraste
high
Popularité
niche
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
36 poses
Base du film
Acetate
Sensibilité spectrale
Orthochromatic
Conservation
refrigeration recommended
Péremption typique
2–5 years depending on storage
Développement maison
yes — easy
Niveau recommandé
intermediate
| Process | N&B standard |
| Révélateurs | Rodinal (1:50), D-76, ID-11, HC-110 |
| Temps / température | 20°C — D-76 stock : 9 min · Rodinal 1:50 : 12 min |
| Usage recommandé | landscape, architecture, studio |
| Revendeurs France | Retrocamera.be · Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo |
