Foma · In production
Fomapan 200 Creative
A budget-friendly T-grain 200 with a classic Czech look.
| ISO / Speed | 200 |
| Type | Black & White |
| Process | BW |
| Formats | 35mm · 120 |
| Grain | Fine |
| Exposure latitude | Wide |
| Color cast | Neutral，low saturation, moderate contrast |
| Brand | Foma |
Generated color character — not a sample photograph
Fomapan 200 Creative is a medium-speed black-and-white film from Czech maker Foma, using a modern tabular-grain emulsion to deliver fine grain and good sharpness at an affordable price. It sits between the classic Fomapan 100 and 400 with a versatile, gently vintage character.
Character & look
Fomapan 200 Creative uses a partially tabular (T-grain) silver-halide emulsion, which gives it finer grain and higher resolving power than its cubic-grain nominal speed might suggest. Its true speed is a touch below the ISO 200 marking, so many shooters expose it around EI 125-160 for the richest shadows. Tonality is classic and slightly soft, with a smooth grey scale and moderate contrast that prints and scans nicely. It has good latitude for a mid-speed film and takes development well across common chemistries. The look is affordably vintage rather than clinically modern, making it popular for everyday shooting, portraits, street and landscape work by photographers who want a characterful, wallet-friendly monochrome negative with pleasing detail and forgiving exposure.
Best for
EverydayPortraitsStreetLandscapes
Shooting & development tips
Rate it around EI 125-160 rather than a full 200 for the cleanest shadow detail, since its true speed runs slightly low. It develops well in standard chemistry and suits everyday practice on a budget.
FAQ
Should I shoot Fomapan 200 at box speed?
Its true speed is slightly under ISO 200, so rating it at EI 125-160 gives fuller shadow detail; box speed works but shadows can look thin.