Foma Fomapan 100 Classic - 35mm 36exp

Perfect for my first roll of black and white — the grain is lovely and fine, and the Czech heritage gives it a classic feel. It's nice to find a film that's genuinely flexible with exposure, too.

Shot at box speed on a sunny afternoon, the grain was beautifully fine and the midtones had that classic, slightly creamy look. The 36 exposures lasted me a full weekend of wandering, and the panchromatic sensitivity handled the mixed light better than I expected for such a budget-friendly roll.

Shot a whole roll on a bright afternoon and the grain is beautifully tight for a 100-speed film. It’s the first time I’ve tried this Czech stock, and the panchromatic sensitivity handled both sky and shadow detail without any surprise. For the price per 36 exposures, I’m already buying another few r