FOMA Ortho 400 120 Film

The grain is beautifully tight even at 400 speed, and since it's orthochromatic, reds go dark while greens stay bright—perfect for those moody landscape shots with dramatic skies. Just remember to meter carefully if you're used to pan film, but the tonal control is worth it once you get the hang of

The way it renders skin tones in portraits is unlike anything I've shot before—that orthochromatic look gives faces this soft, almost silvery quality. Loaded a roll for a landscape shoot too and the fine detail in the clouds and bark came through beautifully. It's definitely a film that rewards a li

Finally got to try an orthochromatic film for portraits - the skin tones are surprisingly distinct compared to standard panchromatic stocks. The fine grain even in medium format really brings out texture in clothing and hair.