Foma Ortho 400 36-Exposure Black & White 120 Roll Film

Foma Ortho 400 120 Black & White Film

Foma Ortho 400 is a high-speed orthochromatic black and white negative film with a nominal sensitivity of ISO 400/27°. Combining the distinctive tonal rendition of an orthochromatic emulsion with significantly greater sensitivity than most ortho films, it gives medium format photographers greater flexibility when shooting handheld, working in lower light, or using smaller apertures. Its extended sensitivity into the green part of the visible spectrum makes it particularly interesting for landscapes and creatively stylised portrait photography.

The Perfect Film For

• Medium format photographers looking for a faster orthochromatic black and white film.
• Landscape photography where its extended green sensitivity can produce distinctive tonal results.
• Creative portraiture with the characteristic darker rendering of skin tones associated with orthochromatic film.
• Photographers experimenting with alternative black and white emulsions and distinctive tonal rendering.

Key Features

• ISO 400/27° orthochromatic black and white negative film.
• 120 roll film for medium format cameras.
• Wide exposure latitude from EI 160 to EI 1600.
• Extended spectral sensitivity in the green region.
• Sharp image rendition with fine grain.
• Distinctive orthochromatic tonal characteristics.
• No anti-halation layer.
• Processes using standard black and white chemistry.

High-Speed Orthochromatic Film

Most orthochromatic films are relatively slow, but Foma Ortho 400 offers a nominal ISO 400 sensitivity. This makes it much more practical for everyday photography, giving you greater freedom to work handheld, photograph moving subjects, or stop down your aperture while retaining the distinctive look of an orthochromatic emulsion.

Wide Exposure Latitude

Foma specifies an exposure latitude from EI 160/23° through to EI 1600/33°, giving photographers considerable flexibility when working in changing lighting conditions or deliberately experimenting with different exposure approaches.

Distinctive Orthochromatic Rendering

Unlike conventional panchromatic black and white films, Foma Ortho 400 has orthochromatic spectral sensitivity with extended sensitivity into the green part of the visible spectrum. This gives landscapes, foliage, skin tones, and other subjects a distinctive tonal interpretation, making it particularly suited to photographers looking for something different from a conventional black and white emulsion.

Ideal for Landscapes and Creative Portraits

The film's green sensitivity makes it especially appealing for landscape photography, while its characteristic darker rendition of skin tones can be used creatively for stylised portraiture. Combined with its ISO 400 speed, it offers an unusual combination of distinctive character and practical versatility.

Standard Black & White Processing

Despite its specialist orthochromatic characteristics, Foma Ortho 400 can be processed using standard black and white chemistry, making it straightforward to incorporate into an existing home or professional darkroom workflow.

What's Included

• 1 × Foma Ortho 400 120 Black & White Roll Film

TFC's Verdict

Foma Ortho 400 brings something genuinely different to medium format black and white photography. Its ISO 400 speed makes the orthochromatic look far more practical than slower traditional ortho films, while the unusual spectral response opens up plenty of creative possibilities for landscapes and portraits. If you enjoy experimenting with different film stocks but still want the flexibility of a genuinely usable everyday speed, this is a particularly interesting addition to Foma's range.

MPN: 69541