Film Photography Project (USA)
FPP Fine Grain 6 (aka 2238)
ISO 6 / 25 specialty ultra-fine intermediate
~10–14 € (USA)
Kodak Panchromatic Separation Film 2238 respooled by the FPP — designed for archival B&W separations from color negatives. Effective ISO 6–25 (25 recommended). ESTAR base — ultra-fine, extremely sharp grain. A blue anti-halation dye that clears during development. D-96, D-76, HC-110. No DX coding. 36 exposures, 35mm. Nicknamed 'the poor man's Kodak Tech-Pan'.
Atouts
+ Virtually no grain
+ Extreme sharpness — close to Tech-Pan
+ ESTAR base — flat scans
+ D-96, D-76, HC-110
Limites
− ISO 6–25 — a tripod and bright light needed
− No DX coding
− Limited availability outside the USA
Kodak 2238 is a cinema post-production emulsion — never intended for photography. The FPP respooled it to let photographers use it in 35mm. The result: nearly invisible grain and sharpness close to Kodak Tech-Pan, at a much more affordable price. Ideal for landscapes and architecture where every detail counts.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
ultra-fine
Contraste
medium
Popularité
niche
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
36 poses
Base du film
Polyester
Sensibilité spectrale
Orthochromatic
Conservation
refrigeration recommended
Péremption typique
2–5 years depending on storage
Développement maison
yes — easy (D-76, Rodinal, etc.)
Niveau recommandé
intermediate
| Process | N&B standard |
| Révélateurs | D-76 (1:1), Rodinal (1:25–1:50), HC-110 (dil. B), ID-11, Ilfosol 3, Microphen |
| Temps / température | 20°C — Variable selon révélateur et ISO. Consulter Massive Dev Chart (digitaltruth.com) |
| Usage recommandé | all-purpose |
| Revendeurs France | Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland · Panajou |
