Film comparison
Foma Bohemia Fomapan 100 Classic vs Ilford FP4 Plus
- FP4 Plus is 0.3 stops faster (ISO 125 vs 100).
- Fomapan 100 Classic is cheaper in 35mm (about £5.00 vs £8.00).
Side by side
| Fomapan 100 Classic | FP4 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foma Bohemia | Ilford |
| Type | Black & white | Black & white |
| Box speed | ISO 100 | ISO 125 |
| Process | B&W | B&W |
| Formats | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 | 35mm, 120, 4x5, 8x10 |
| Grain | Fine | Fine |
| Contrast | Medium high | Medium |
| Latitude | Medium | Good |
| Saturation | — | — |
| Price, 35mm | about £5.00 | about £8.00 |
| Price, 120 | about £5.00 | about £7.00 |
| Availability | Current | Current |
Rows that differ are in bold. Prices are typical UK prices and change often.
How they look
- Fomapan 100 Classic
- Traditional cubic-grain emulsion with good sharpness. Budget-friendly with heightened red sensitivity. Best at EI 50-80.
- FP4 Plus
- Often considered a benchmark for medium speed B&W. Notable sharpness and fine grain. Well-suited for high-quality enlargements.
Which suits what
Better pick: Fomapan 100 Classic
Testing cameras, Students, Budget projects
Both work well
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Better pick: FP4 Plus
Landscapes, Studio portraits, Bright conditions
Long exposures (reciprocity)
| Metered | Fomapan 100 Classic | FP4 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 1s | 1s | 1s |
| 10s | 1m 20s | 18s |
| 30s | 5m | 1m 13s |
| 2m | 24m | 6m 57s |
Corrected exposure from each film’s published reciprocity data. Reciprocity calculator
Developing both
Developers with published times for both films:
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