Astrum / Svema (Ukraine)
Svema FN32
ISO 32 N&B ultra-fine Expert
~6–8 £
Svema FN32 is a panchromatic ISO 32 B&W film from Astrum Ltd (Ukraine). A slow film with ultra-fine grain, high contrast, polyester base. Originally intended for technical applications, now repurposed for general photography. At ISO 32, abundant light is essential. Ideal for architecture, studio portraiture, and reproduction work requiring maximum resolution.
Atouts
+ Ultra-fine grain — maximum resolution
+ Polyester base — perfect dimensional stability
+ Competitive price
Limites
− ISO 32 — abundant light required
− Limited availability in France
FN32 is the slowest film in the Svema/Astrum range — an emulsion originally intended for technical applications requiring maximum resolution (documentation, military microcopying). Its polyester base and ultra-fine grain make it a niche choice for photographers wanting to push their lenses' resolution to the limit in bright sun.
Caractéristiques techniques
Grain
ultra-fine
Contraste
very high
Popularité
niche
Format 120
Non disponible
Nombre de poses
12 poses
Base du film
Acetate (vintage stock)
Sensibilité spectrale
Orthochromatic
Conservation
refrigerator (older stock)
Péremption typique
expired film — past its date
Développement maison
yes — easy (D-76, Rodinal, etc.)
Niveau recommandé
Expert
| Process | N&B standard |
| Révélateurs | D-76, Rodinal 1+50, HC-110, ID-11 |
| Temps / température | 20°C — D-76 stock : 6min | Rodinal 1+50 : 10min | HC-110 dil. B : 5min | ID-11 stock : 6min |
| Usage recommandé | portrait, street, landscape |
| Revendeurs France | Hazen Film · Analog Wonderland · revendeurs spécialisés |
