FPP
FPP PolyPan F Dreamy 50
ISO 50 N&B ultra-fine intermediate
~10–13 €
The FPP PolyPan F Dreamy is an ISO 50 B&W film from the Film Photography Project (USA), based on a cinema duplicating film with very little or no anti-halation layer. This absence produces a characteristic bloom around highlights — a 'dreamy' glow effect sought for backlit portraits and landscapes. Ultra-fine grain. A very thin base — sensitive to light piping when loading. 24 exposures.
Atouts
+ A unique bloom/dreamy effect — intentional lack of anti-halation layer
+ Ultra-fine grain — maximum resolution
+ A dreamy look impossible to faithfully reproduce digitally
Limites
− Very thin base — possible light piping — must load in dim light
− Only 24 exposures
− ISO 50 — abundant light needed
The PolyPan F Dreamy is one of the most singular films in the FPP catalog. The lack of an anti-halation layer is normally a technical flaw that manufacturers correct — but the FPP made it a distinctive aesthetic quality. The extremely thin base makes it sensitive to light piping: loading in dim light or a changing bag is essential to avoid fogging at the ends of the film.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
ultra-fine
Contraste
medium
Latitude
+2/-1
Popularité
niche
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
24 poses
Base du film
Acetate
Sensibilité spectrale
Panchromatic
Conservation
refrigeration recommended
Péremption typique
2–3 years
Développement maison
yes — intermediate
Niveau recommandé
intermediate
| Process | D-76 / ID-11 |
| Révélateurs | D-76 1+1, Rodinal 1+50, HC-110 |
| Temps / température | 20°C — D-76 1+1: 7min | Rodinal 1+50: 12min | HC-110 dil. B: 5min — Very thin base: loading in dim light is essential — Do not open in direct light |
| Usage recommandé | portrait, landscape, macro |
| Revendeurs France | Bristol Cameras (UK), FPP store (USA) |
