Developer · Black and white
Foma Bohemia Fomadon Excel
AvailableB&WPowder
Foma slightly alkaline powder developer based on newer developing agents; Foma claims high reproducibility and stability.
- Type
- Powder
- Process
- B&W
- Temperature
- 20°C
- Dilutions
- 1
- Capacity
- 12
- Shelf life
- Unmixed powder in original package: at least 24 months (Foma)
16–30°C (61–86°F)
rolls per litre
concentrate
Dilutions
| Ratio | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| stock | Replenishable | Two-part powder making 1 litre of working solution. |
Shelf life
- Concentrate
- Unmixed powder in original package: at least 24 months (Foma)
- Working Solution
- Working solution: 12 months (Foma)
Foma: 1000 ml of working solution develops 12 perforated or roll films, or 30 sheets of 13x18 cm.
Development times
| Film | Dilution | ISO | Time | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fomapan 100 Classic | stock | 100 | 5m | 20°C (68°F) |
| Fomapan 100 Classic | stock | 100 | 1m 30s | 30°C (86°F) |
| Fomapan 200 Creative | stock | 200 | 6m | 20°C (68°F) |
| Fomapan 200 Creative | stock | 200 | 2m | 30°C (86°F) |
| Fomapan 400 Action | stock | 400 | 7m | 20°C (68°F) |
| Fomapan 400 Action | stock | 400 | 2m | 30°C (86°F) |
| Foma Ortho 400 | stock | 400 | 7m | 20°C (68°F) |
| Foma Ortho 400 | stock | 400 | 2m | 30°C (86°F) |
Full guides for Fomadon Excel
Often used for
Fine grain with good sharpnessFomapan filmsLong-keeping working solution
Limitations & warnings
- Powder requires mixing
Descriptions combine manufacturer specifications with community experience. Subjective assessments reflect common sentiment among photographers and may not match your results.