Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Foma
- Film
- Fomapan T800
- Speed
- 800
- Process
- B&W
- Formats
- 135, 120
- Base
- T/P
- Made in
- Czech republic
- Status
- Discontinued — replaced by Fomapan 800
Character & history#
New-generation film combining cubic grain and tabular grain technology. Kodak sued Foma for patent infringement. In 1996 renamed to Fomapan 800.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 800#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/800 s in bright sun. Negative film tolerates 2–3 stops of overexposure; slide film needs accuracy within about ⅓–½ stop.
| Light | f/2 | f/4 | f/8 | f/16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV 16 · Snow / beach, bright sun | — | — | — | 1/2000 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | — | — | — | 1/1000 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | — | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | — | — | 1/1000 s | 1/250 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | — | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/2000 s | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/500 s | 1/125 s | 1/30 s | 1/8 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 1/60 s | 1/15 s | 1/4 s | 1 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1/15 s | 1/4 s | 1 s | 4 s |
Push & pull options#
Tell your lab how many stops you pushed or pulled so development is adjusted for the whole roll.
| Adjustment | Rate the film at | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pull 1 stop | EI 400 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 1,600 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 3,200 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 6,400 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
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.
Similar films#
Other black-and-white negative film around ISO 800.
- Kodak T-Max P3200 (Ektapan P3200) ISO 800
- Rollei Paul & Reinhold ISO 640
- Ilford DELTA 3200 ISO 1,000
- Foma Fomapan 30 / Fomapan N 30 ISO 800 · disc.
- Foma Fomapan Special ISO 800 · disc.
- ORWO NP 30 ISO 800 · disc.
- Agfa Agfapan 1000 Professional ISO 1,000 · disc.
More Foma films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Foma Fomapan T800?
800 — set your meter to ISO 800 for box speed.
Is Foma Fomapan T800 still made?
No, it has been discontinued (1994–1996).
How do I develop Foma Fomapan T800?
B&W process. Traditional black-and-white development (e.g. D-76/ID-11, HC-110, Rodinal, XTOL) — easy to do at home.
Is Foma Fomapan T800 available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135, 120.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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