Arista EDU 100 Black and White Film Review

Arista EDU 100 Black and White Film Review | All About Film

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@ChuckMordock 9 ай бұрын

I am not hugely versed in all the B&W film stocks, but after trying a single roll of AristaEDU 100, I went out and bought a bulk loader and 100' roll. It is my favorite B&W stock I have used so far, and that includes HP5+ and TriX. Glad to see I'm not alone in my love for it!

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

Definitely not! Foma 100 (which is what this stock is widely believed to be, though I don't know if they're chemically identical) is also a widely liked film. Arista is a particular favorite of mine because it's also affordable as well as a great performer.

@flyingo 9 ай бұрын

I’m constantly surprised at the fact that the same film stock in the various sizes performs differently in the same developer solutions. I had always thought the film was exactly the same, but was simply cut to the different sizes. So why 35mm would be different than 4x5 seems a mystery to me. Thanks again for these comparison videos!

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

Yes. I agree and here are the reasons I think that may be the case: 1- Different mechanical reliability of the components. If the sheet shutter is a bit slow, more light reaches the film and can alter performance 2- Different backing material leading to different amounts of light scattering after it passes through the film and unabsorbed light bounces off the back of the film pressure plate or sheet holder 3- Possibly different emulsion thicknesses during coating

@diegoscopia 9 ай бұрын

As much as I find Kentmere more consistent as a budget and general use film, I have a big soft spot for Foma 100 and 400. Their films always have a particular look and style that suits some subjects perfectly. In 120 I find it plays well with older lens designs, for example it is my go to film in my Lubitel, and my Agfa Clack. Also, unlike Ilford/Kentmere films, the backing paper numbers are nice and contrasty so it's easy to work through a red window.

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

Definitely agree on those points. I think Kentmere 100 is probably a better film from a technical perspective, but something about the Foma 100 (and rebadge) stocks is highly pleasing to me.

@brycepinson8641 9 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried it in sheet for 2 reasons: 1) I tried the 400 speed arista in sheet and hated it. Very grainy. Highlights bloom. Lacked contrast for my taste. 2) delta 100 in 4x5 is so good that I really have a hard time wanting to buy anything else

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

If Arista 400 is the same as Foma 400 (and then likely also UltraFine Finesse 400) then yeah, not a house favorite here, either. Foma 400 in sheet format is better than 35mm and 120, but still not one I'll miss using. I also completely agree with Delta 100 because it's a solid and reliable performer and my favorite black and white film.

@thehobbydeskjl621 9 ай бұрын

I am so thankful that arista is still affordable yet renders excellent results!

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

Same here.

@seanimal_rex 9 ай бұрын

come for the scientific film test results, stay for the psychedelic jazz photo montage

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

@tinpl8r 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for another great review. Im really enjoying this series

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@agubser07 9 ай бұрын

I really love this film too (if it is the same as Foma 100). The last roll of 35mm I developed in Ilfotec HC 1+79 and really enjoyed it, particularly the tonality and glowy highlight halations.

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

I understand it to be made by Foma, but I can't tell you if it's the exact same emulsion formulation as Foma 100 or if it's a variation or adjustment or something. (I suspect it's the same stuff.)

@johnbrown40639 9 ай бұрын

Only if it doesn't have the notorious QC problem that left many dark spots on my photos! Like the grain when it's shot at 100. I feel that the handling of highlight is not that great, though.

@DavidHancock 9 ай бұрын

I concur on he highlights on 35mm. On sheet film, it seems to perform a hair better in that regard, which may be solely a factor of the larger film area and how gradations and information can be recorded in greater fidelity on sheet versus smaller formats.