Foma Fomapan 200

B&W NegativeISO 200

Characteristics

  • Grain: medium
  • Contrast: medium
  • Latitude: moderate
  • Formats available: 35mm, 120

Fomapan 200 is Foma Bohemia's medium-speed B&W film at ISO 200 — the middle Fomapan in the trio of Fomapan 100/200/400. Fomapan 200 occupies a niche speed point not covered by mainstream Ilford/Kodak lineups (which jump from 125 to 400), making it the choice for photographers who want exactly ISO 200 without push or pull.

Key features

  • ISO 200 rated; medium cubic grain
  • Neutral palette like Fomapan 100
  • Wide latitude (~±1½ stops)
  • Lower cost than Ilford/Kodak alternatives
  • Available in 35mm and 120 (no 4×5 sheet in current production)
  • Standard B&W development

Workflow

  • Box-speed development: D-76 1:1 at 11 min, HC-110 Dil B at 6 min
  • Push to EI 400 cleanly
  • Pull to EI 100 in dilute developer
  • Standard fix and wash

Practical notes

  • Fomapan 200 is the choice when ISO 200 is the right speed point — overcast outdoor work, indoor with flash, mixed lighting
  • Most Ilford/Kodak workflows skip ISO 200 entirely (FP4+ at 125, HP5+ at 400) — Fomapan 200 fills that gap
  • Same Foma quality-control variance as Fomapan 100/400
  • Cold storage extends shelf life

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