ThomasPauly
Foma has launched a new film which – particularly when used with the accompanying developer – is said to produce a distinctive retro look. I can’t tell from the sensitivity or the characteristic curves what exactly gives it that special look. Does anyone know more?
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Best regards,
tepe
AntiLynd
I’ve basically been asking myself this question for the last 15 years, every time I read a product description in the FOTOIMPEX catalogue. But if it helps keep the shop (and production) running, then fine by me :)
grommi
Yep, the spec sheet looks very similar to that of the Foma 400. In the spirit of AntiLinds: if you like it... But anyway, high-speed films already had that increased red sensitivity 80 years ago, with the result that the films are faster under artificial light, but faces can quickly end up looking chalk-white. Perhaps that’s what they mean by a retro look. Because there isn’t just one retro look, but many. But black and white is always ‘retro’, no matter what.
