Lomography

Lomography Earl Grey B&W 100

ISO 100 N&B pronounced all levels

~8–10 €

A classic Lomography B&W film with a nostalgic, timeless look. Fine grain, marked contrast, a wide range of grey tones — deep blacks and bright whites. A panchromatic emulsion based on Fomapan 100, developable with any standard B&W chemistry. Available in 35mm and 120. Ideal for portraits in bright light, landscapes, and architecture.

Atouts

+ Fine grain and marked contrast — 1950s aesthetic

+ Wide, finely nuanced range of grey tones

+ Compatible with any standard B&W developer

+ Available in 35mm and 120

+ Reasonable price for a Lomography film

Limites

− ISO 100 — generous light required

− No DX coding

− Grain slightly more visible than expected for ISO 100

− Less well known and documented than HP5 or FP4

Earl Grey 100 was originally based on the Kodak T-Max 100 emulsion at launch. The emulsion has since shifted to a Fomapan base. The film's name is a nod to Earl Grey tea: elegant, classic, with character — a deliberate positioning against Ilford and Kodak.

Caractéristiques techniques

Grain

pronounced

Contraste

medium

Popularité

common

Format 120

Non disponible

Nombre de poses

36 poses

Base du film

Polyester

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	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	portrait, landscape
Revendeurs France	Labo-Argentique.com · Nation Photo · Analog Wonderland