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Film Photography Project Svema FN64

Film Photography Project Svema FN64 is a black-and-white negative film rated at ISO 64, developed in Black-and-white. Below: specs, an exposure guide and similar stocks.

ISO 64Black-and-whiteIn production135-24
ISO 64
Box speed
Black-and-white negative
Type
Black-and-white
Process
In production
Status
available
Years made

Film specifications#

Film
Svema FN64
Speed
64
Process
B&W
Formats
135-24
Base
Polyester (PET)
Made in
Ukraine
Status
In production

Character & history#

Panchromatic black and white negative film with spectral sensitivity that extends into near infrared (up to 750 nm). Same as 'Dracula.'

Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Exposure guide at ISO 64#

Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/60 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.

Lightf/2f/4f/8f/16
EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun—1/2500 s1/640 s1/160 s
EV 15 · Bright sun—1/1250 s1/320 s1/80 s
EV 14 · Hazy sun1/2500 s1/640 s1/160 s1/40 s
EV 13 · Cloudy-bright1/1250 s1/320 s1/80 s1/20 s
EV 12 · Overcast / open shade1/640 s1/160 s1/40 s1/10 s
EV 10 · Sunset1/160 s1/40 s1/10 s0.4 s
EV 8 · Bright interior1/40 s1/10 s0.4 s1.6 s
EV 5 · Home interior at night1/5 s0.8 s3.2 s13 s
EV 3 · City street at night0.8 s3.2 s13 s1 min

Push & pull options#

Tell your lab how many stops you pushed or pulled so development is adjusted for the whole roll.

AdjustmentRate the film atEffect
Pull 1 stopEI 32Lower contrast, finer grain
Push 1 stopEI 128More contrast and grain
Push 2 stopsEI 256Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows
Push 3 stopsEI 512Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows
Developing Black-and-white: Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.

Long exposures#

Most films suffer reciprocity failure beyond about 1 second: they need more exposure than the meter says. As a rule of thumb add ⅓–1 stop for 1–10 s and 1–2 stops beyond 10 s for older emulsions; modern T-grain films (and Fuji Acros) need much less. Check the manufacturer's datasheet.

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Frequently asked questions#

What ISO is Film Photography Project Svema FN64?

64 — set your meter to ISO 64 for box speed.

Is Film Photography Project Svema FN64 still made?

Yes, it is currently in production (available).

How do I develop Film Photography Project Svema FN64?

B&W process. Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.

Is Film Photography Project Svema FN64 available in 35mm?

Yes — formats: 135-24.

Sources & licences#

Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources