[Leica] Efke, Foma, etc.

[len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)]

Hello Tarek,

I have not used Foma film but I have used Efke 25 and 100 speed in  
both 35mm and 120. The films have good tonality developed in Rodinal.  
Expose at the rated speed and do not push or you will not like the  
increase in grain. I like the film for landscapes. When you develop  
the film pre-soak in water for two minutes before the developer. Also  
use water as a stop bath and a hardener fixer. Handle the wet  
negatives carefully as the emulsion is soft. I also recommend pho-flo  
after the final wash. These films will give you a nice look but do  
not have the high contrast look of Pan-F or Delta 100. Try the film  
first to see if you like it before shooting an important event.

Regards,
Len





On Apr 8, 2008, at 11:03 AM, Tarek Charara wrote:

> Hello list,
>
> I know that some of you have tried film from Efke, Foma and other  
> "exotic" brands. What is your experience and opinion? What to buy?
> I'm looking at 120 and sheet film (4x5). Dev. in Rodinal or D76 1 
> +1. Tonality is more important than lines per inch, the sheet film  
> is going to be used form pinhole/zone plate images - blown up to  
> 1.5 meters....
>
> Thank's
>
> Tarek
>
>
>
>
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