FAQ
FPP DEREV PAN 400 Film
Very nice film, with quirks
Excellent image quality. Very sharp with fine grain for a fast film. High contrast but good tonal gradation too–I think the very clear Mylar (not celluloid) base contributes to this. It is also very flat, and scans beautifully.
The Mylar base comes with a couple of quirks though. They warn about light piping, take this seriously. Store in darkness and load in low light to avoid fogging. The other is that is is very thin and soft, and can be very difficult to load onto a stainless reel. After a few rolls I can do it pretty well though. I think it would be easier with a Paterson style reel, and should be no problem for commercial equipment.
Very Difficult
It’s almost impossible to load on a spiral. Very thin backing, flexible, and feels a bit sticky.
Contrast and quality good, but terrible to use
Sharp Grain
This is an amazing film stock. I shot a roll on a Nikon FA and developed it in XTol stock. The only downside is that the film is thin so it takes a little extra care to load it on a spiral reel. The results are worth the effort.
Love this Black and White film!
What can I say about this film other than it’s exactly what I love about black and white film. It’s sharp, contrasty and the blacks are nice and rich with some decent exposure latitude. It gives my black and whites a distinct look that I don’t get from any other film. I really do enjoy using this film.
