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Box of 50 sheets of 4x5 inch black and white negative film

Foma Film

Foma FOMAPAN 400 Action 4x5" Black and White Negative Film 50 Sheets

SKU CH-VQPD-6CXSN

High-speed ISO 400 black-and-white negative film in 4×5″ sheet format, 50 sheets per box, with wide exposure latitude from ISO 200 to 1600 and low granularity for sharp detail

  • ISO 400/27° speed with wide exposure latitude for flexible shooting
  • Low granularity and superior contour sharpness deliver crisp, detailed negatives
  • Panchromatic sensitisation captures full tonal range in challenging light
  • 50-sheet pack supports high-volume large-format workflows
  • Compatible with all B&W enlargement papers for versatile darkroom printing

Large-Format Black & White Negative Film

Foma FOMAPAN 400 Action is a panchromatically sensitised 4x5 inch black-and-white negative film supplied in a pack of 50 sheets. It carries a nominal speed of ISO 400/27° and is designed for professional photographers who require reliable performance in difficult lighting or when short exposure times are needed. The emulsion delivers low granularity and high contour sharpness for crisp, detailed images.

For controlled development and printing workflows

This film suits photographers who process their own sheets and print on traditional black-and-white enlargement papers, because it tolerates exposure shifts from ISO 200/24° to ISO 1600/33° without altering development time or temperature. It is not for users who need colour images, roll-film formats, or instant-print materials, nor for anyone without access to a darkroom or lab capable of handling 4x5 inch sheet film.

ISO 400/27° nominal speed with wide latitude

The single specification that decides fit is the nominal ISO 400/27° rating combined with a usable range from ISO 200/24° to ISO 1600/33° at standard processing. If your work demands that exact speed and latitude in 4x5 inch sheets, this pack of 50 matches the requirement; if you need a different speed, format, or colour emulsion, this product will not meet the need.

Highlights

  • ISO 400/27° speed with wide exposure latitude for flexible shooting
  • Low granularity and superior contour sharpness deliver crisp, detailed negatives
  • Panchromatic sensitisation captures full tonal range in challenging light
  • 50-sheet pack supports high-volume large-format workflows
  • Compatible with all B&W enlargement papers for versatile darkroom printing

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the film is exposing correctly after loading it into a 4x5 holder?

Check processed negatives for density matching ISO 400/27°; the wide latitude tolerates 1 EV overexposure as ISO 200/24° or 2 EV underexposure as ISO 1600/33° without changing development.

What comes in the box and what must I supply?

The pack contains 50 sheets of 4x5" FOMAPAN 400 Action film; you must provide 4x5 film holders, a large-format camera, darkroom chemicals, and enlargement paper.

Which version of this film should I choose for low-light work?

The single listed ISO 400/27° variant covers low light; its latitude lets you rate it at ISO 1600/33° with no processing change, so no other version is needed.

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