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Developer · Black and white

Foma Bohemia Fomadon P

AvailableB&WPowder

Foma metol-hydroquinone powder developer. Foma gives time-correction factors from 16 C (x1.45) to 26 C (x0.6), and 30 C alternative times on its film datasheets.

Type
Powder
Process
B&W
Temperature
20°C
16–26°C (61–79°F)
Dilutions
1
Capacity
10
rolls per litre
Shelf life
Unmixed powder in original package: at least 24 months (Foma)
concentrate

Dilutions

RatioUseNotes
stockReplenishableTwo-part powder making 1 litre of working solution; Foma says it corresponds to Kodak D-76 or Ilford ID-11.

Shelf life

Concentrate
Unmixed powder in original package: at least 24 months (Foma)
Working Solution
Working solution: 2 months (Foma)

Foma: 1000 ml of working solution develops 10 perforated or roll films, or 25 sheets of 13x18 cm.

Development times

FilmDilutionISOTimeTemp
Fomapan 100 Classicstock1007m20°C (68°F)
Fomapan 100 Classicstock1004m30°C (86°F)
Fomapan 200 Creativestock2005m20°C (68°F)
Fomapan 200 Creativestock2003m30°C (86°F)
Fomapan 400 Actionstock40010m20°C (68°F)
Fomapan 400 Actionstock4006m30°C (86°F)
Foma Ortho 400stock4009m 30s20°C (68°F)
Foma Ortho 400stock4006m30°C (86°F)

Often used for

General-purpose developmentD-76 / ID-11 type resultsFomapan films

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.