Arista EDU 200

A new chapter in film comparisons, I look at the differences between Kodak Tri-X as our standard and Arista EDU 200. All films in these comparisons were shot using the same lighting and position, developed in Kodak D-76 using the manufacturer’s recommended time, and printed on Ilford Classic FB at 11x14 size using the same contrast settings. The printing time varied to cancel any changes in film base fog from film to film. I included the H&D curves for each film to see the individual differences and we look at the overall print, the spectral response of each film, and the grain characteristics.

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[citronic]

Dude I just found this video and you're hilarious. I love you content and the humor is right with me. I came here looking for developing options for some 4x5 sheets of Arista EDU 200 I have. Actually got 5 boxes of 50 sheets each with a 4x5 for dirt cheap. Ive just never heard of it and usually only dev with hc110 B so idk what Im going to do. Rodinol has been suggested but all is new. Ahhh the fun of learning new stocks and formats. Cheers man and can't wait to watch more of your content

[michaelacookePDX]

I'm really enjoying your channel. I'm developing my own film now and look forward to any and all content related to chemistry, work flow, etc. Thanks!

[Wiencourager]

The 200 is very different from the other Foma films. It’s not normally a 200 speed film, more like 125. I do shoot it at 200 but I use Diafine developer, which is a speed increasing development. It’s beautiful if you can figure out how to expose and develop it but it takes some experimentation. I like it better than the other Foma films. It gives a nice classic look not unlike Verichrome Pan.

[janjasiewicz]

for a giggle why don't you try putting the Arista negative in 1:3 Selenium solution (for about 12-15 minutes) to increase contrast by n+1.

[Austinite]

This film is one of the more affordable on the market. Problem is it has more grain than some of the 400 speed films. Now I am getting nice results from the 100 version in a weak solution of Rodinal.

[Lebenspiel]

Fomapan 100 is OK, Fomapan 400 is also OK, Fomapan 200 is difficult. I recommend shot it as ISO 160. In scenes with shadows and bright highlights even on ISO 125. During development add 1-1:30 minute to recommended development time. Make sure the developer, stop bath and fixer have exactly 20°C/68°F. The emulsion doesn't like temperature shocks, that's when the grain goes wild. Then it's good, but definitely it's not precisely 200 speed film.

[xwingfighter]

It's a film which, yes, requires a special treatment, but when you get the hang of it, gives really good images IMO

[gavinjenkins]

This film is very boring, except for the cool emerald green waste water from developers.

[erichstocker]

This is just formapan film. Formapan is a "grainy" film especially in comparison to higher price films like Tri-X.