Fuji Neopan 100 Acros Black and White Film Review | All About Film

Fuji Neopan Acros is, for most photographers, one of the most respected and loved films. A professional-grade film of the highest caliber, Acros produces imaged rich in tone, texture, detail, and atmosphere.

This video looks at the technical aspects of Fuji Neopan 100 Acros, discusses how to read the technical data, but mostly discusses practical use based on my experience with Acros. The video includes numerous sample images, all of which were taken with Acros, and provides developer information to help you learn about how to use this film in a manner that suite your photographic style.

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[studiosnch]

Finally a video that extorts the beauty that is Neopan Acros! I've been using this since 2013 and it was for a time my go-to and default black-and-white film. And back home in the Philippines, a friend of mine sells this way way cheap (PhP195/$2-3), even cheaper than Tri-X or HP5+ (which runs at around PhP350/$6-7 a roll).

[edma]

Fantastic review! I've been shooting T-Max and you've convinced me to give Acros a shot. Thanks for taking the time to produce such a detailed and helpful video.

[trsc]

Beautiful photographs and such a great video! I'm currently in an advanced darkroom class & I have to pick one film to shoot for the next 8 weeks. After a ton of films and research, I chose Acros 100. Thanks to your video and help, I'm looking forward to shooting it in both 35mm and 120mm!
Keep it up!

[Larpy]

Thanks for all the suggestions and encouragement here. Especially the Rodinal development dilution and time. I realize we are now dealing with Acros II; I’ll try your suggestions on it. Great work — incredibly useful to me.

[glossbaby]

This is such a great video. I was planning on buying some but didn't know how it worked. I appreciate the effort put into the review with different development dilutions and times. Keep up the great work!

[ackamack]

This is a very underrated film and it has always been one of my favorites. Thanks for doing such a nice video on it. In my experience, not many film shooters that I have come across have used it and I always encourage them to give it a try. And I agree about the Wow results with Rodinal. Thanks again.

Before switching to analogue I was shooting with Fuji X100 in Acros for 4 yrs but had no idea what Acros truly ment, I mean the quality of Acros film you described. Thanks for your input, it seems it's high time to try Acros film.

[bedevere]

I'm sold. You were really passionate talking about Acros. Great review as always

[mexicodirk]

thanks for this video and your other videos. I learned today so much about film reciprocity failure. and in one post somewhere, someone mentioned that type of film. I will buy me some roll's and test this. the reason is I like long exposures. 25 year's ago was the last time I have a film Camera in my hands. now I have to learn and this is what is exciting so much. I shot now about 8 years digital, it's not boring but film is like a new challenge for me. thanks for your videos.

[harrystevens]

I got 11 rolls of this cheap  last year, not tried it yet but I do love my Tri-x and FP4, I will give it a go when the sun returns and it will swim in Rodinal. nice video .

[mattiasburell]

Absolutely great review of Acros 100. I completely agree and appreciate your detailed analysis

[RamaDrama]

I'm so happy I found this channel! Thanks for your informative videos!

[felipealvarezsuarez]

I was waiting for this. Thank you David! I am anxious to see the other film videos. I have bee shooting some 400 acros I found in a local shop it's expierd but it has worked fine. I still have to work in my dark room skills more.

[aristoioannidis]

Hi David. Your comprehensive assessment on Acros 100 is spot on. Whilst shooting the film in 35mm is good it is outstanding when it is shot in medium format. I am stocking up right now to avoid disappointment. Are you able to share the best alternative to the Acros 100? Much appreciated.

[cmiller]

Just getting into film and in my research neopan 100 just jumped out at me unlike other bw stocks. Thank you so much for the video.

[ropersix]

A couple of years ago I tried a few rolls in my Mamiya 6 without knowing anything about Acros 100, and I've been in love with it ever since. So I say, just try a few rolls--you'll might end up loving it, too!

[timppatimo]

I'm pretty encouraged to buy and try this film after your video, thanx!

[randyb]

Thanks David - your review sold it for me! Who knew I should have bought more than one roll (I laugh - B & H's stock is now gone). Recently, I've been shooting film (Nikon N70) along with my D300s, and cycled through your recommendations (FP4 plus, Tri-X; experimented with Arista Ultra 200 along the way), and have one unused roll of Acros 100. I'm looking forward to enjoying my first, and hopefully not last, roll.

[tailwheel]

Hi David, very informative video. Question: your time for RPX-D 1+19 is 8min, but looking on MDC the time for same dilution is 10min. Wondering what you are seeing as the difference.
I've used Acros mainly for pinhole work where the reciprocity of this film is helpful. I've only developed with Xtol and HC-110, only because it's what I had on hand at the time, and had good results. I noticed you didn't mention either in your video.
Thanks for doing videos!

[andrewflower]

Hi David. Could you tell me how to develop this film in Ilfotec LC29?