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Fomapan 400 Action brings classic, high-speed black-and-white character to low light, street, and fast-moving subjects. Rated at ISO 400, it offers workable speed with a traditional grain structure that adds texture and mood—perfect for reportage, concerts, night cityscapes, and candid portraits. The curve leans a touch punchy, with solid midtones and highlights that benefit from mindful exposure; rating at ISO 200–320 yields rounder shadows and smoother highlights, while pushing to 800 or 1600 introduces more contrast and a gritty, cinematic feel. Negatives scan robustly and respond well to decisive toning, yet still print beautifully on fiber paper for a classic darkroom look. If you want a budget-friendly 400-speed film that embraces the B&W aesthetic—visible grain, strong presence, and flexibility under real-world light—Fomapan 400 Action delivers dependable, characterful results. Develop in standard black-and-white chemistry and adjust times to suit your preferred contrast and push/pull routine.
Key features
ISO 400 black-and-white negative
Classic, pronounced grain with strong presence
Versatile: rates well at ISO 200–320; pushes to 800/1600
Great for street, events, concerts, and night work
Responsive to contrast control; standard B&W processing
Tech specs
Film type: Black & white negative (panchromatic)
Speed: ISO 400/27°
Process: Standard B&W chemistry
Contrast / grain: Medium-high contrast, visible traditional grain
Push/pull: −1 to +2 stops common (ISO 200–1600; development adjustments required)
Fomapan 400 Action brings classic, high-speed black-and-white character to low light, street, and fast-moving subjects. Rated at ISO 400, it offers workable speed with a traditional grain structure that adds texture and mood—perfect for reportage, concerts, night cityscapes, and candid portraits. The curve leans a touch punchy, with solid midtones and highlights that benefit from mindful exposure; rating at ISO 200–320 yields rounder shadows and smoother highlights, while pushing to 800 or 1600 introduces more contrast and a gritty, cinematic feel. Negatives scan robustly and respond well to decisive toning, yet still print beautifully on fiber paper for a classic darkroom look. If you want a budget-friendly 400-speed film that embraces the B&W aesthetic—visible grain, strong presence, and flexibility under real-world light—Fomapan 400 Action delivers dependable, characterful results. Develop in standard black-and-white chemistry and adjust times to suit your preferred contrast and push/pull routine.
Key features
ISO 400 black-and-white negative
Classic, pronounced grain with strong presence
Versatile: rates well at ISO 200–320; pushes to 800/1600
Great for street, events, concerts, and night work
Responsive to contrast control; standard B&W processing
Tech specs
Film type: Black & white negative (panchromatic)
Speed: ISO 400/27°
Process: Standard B&W chemistry
Contrast / grain: Medium-high contrast, visible traditional grain
Push/pull: −1 to +2 stops common (ISO 200–1600; development adjustments required)