Film specifications#
- Manufacturer
- Foton
- Film
- Fotoncolor NS
- Speed
- 32-50
- Process
- ?
- Formats
- 135-20, 127, 120, 620, sheet film
- Base
- Triacetate
- Made in
- Poland
- Status
- Discontinued
Character & history#
Unmasked negative daylight color film, speed initially ASA 32 later increased to ASA 50. Prices were cut by 25% in 1963 from 20zł to 15zł for 120 roll films. The film was discontinued due to a decision for the GDR (ORWO) to supply color negative film in Comecon countries.
Description adapted from Wikipedia’s “List of discontinued photographic films” (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Exposure guide at ISO 32#
Sunny 16 for this film: f/16 at 1/30 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 | — | 1/1250 s | 1/320 s | 1/80 s |
| EV 15 · Bright sun | 1/2500 s | 1/640 s | 1/160 s | 1/40 s |
| EV 14 · Hazy sun | 1/1250 s | 1/320 s | 1/80 s | 1/20 s |
| EV 13 · Cloudy-bright | 1/640 s | 1/160 s | 1/40 s | 1/10 s |
| EV 12 · Overcast / open shade | 1/320 s | 1/80 s | 1/20 s | 1/5 s |
| EV 10 · Sunset | 1/80 s | 1/20 s | 1/5 s | 0.8 s |
| EV 8 · Bright interior | 1/20 s | 1/5 s | 0.8 s | 3.2 s |
| EV 5 · Home interior at night | 0.4 s | 1.6 s | 6 s | 25 s |
| EV 3 · City street at night | 1.6 s | 6 s | 25 s | > 1 min |
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 16 | Lower contrast, finer grain |
| Push 1 stop | EI 64 | More contrast and grain |
| Push 2 stops | EI 128 | Strong contrast, coarse grain, blocked shadows |
| Push 3 stops | EI 256 | 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 color negative film around ISO 32.
- Agfa Agfacolor Negativfilm K ISO 32 · disc.
- Foma Fomacolor Negativ ISO 32 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujicolor Negative ISO 32 · disc.
- Fujifilm Fujicolor Negative Film Type L ISO 32 · disc.
- Ilford Colorprint ISO 32 · disc.
- Ilford Ilfocolor ISO 32 · disc.
- ORWO NC 16 ISO 32 · disc.
- ORWO NK 16 ISO 32 · disc.
- ADOX NC 17 ISO 40 · disc.
- Agfa Agfacolor CN17 ISO 40 · disc.
- Agfa Agfacolor CN17M ISO 40 · disc.
- Agfa Agfacolor CN17S ISO 40 · disc.
- Agfa Negativfilm Ultra K ISO 40 · disc.
- Agfa Negativfilm Ultra T ISO 40 · disc.
- Ferrania Ferraniacolor N27 ISO 40 · disc.
- Foma Fomacolor N 17 / Fomacolor ND 17 ISO 40 · disc.
- Foma Fomacolor NU 17 ISO 40 · disc.
- Forte Fortecolor ISO 40 · disc.
More Foton films#
Frequently asked questions#
What ISO is Foton Fotoncolor NS?
32-50 — set your meter to ISO 32 for box speed.
Is Foton Fotoncolor NS still made?
No, it has been discontinued (c1960–late 60s).
How do I develop Foton Fotoncolor NS?
? process.
Is Foton Fotoncolor NS available in 35mm?
Yes — formats: 135-20, 127, 120, 620, sheet film.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: List of discontinued photographic films — CC BY-SA 4.0
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