Response to Bergger Question

Fomapan T200 has been my standard material for many years, together with Efke 50. For me Fomapan T200 shows by far the best combination of tonal rendition and acutance. Additionally it has finer grain than Fortepan. I think that it is very different to Fortepan film in most characteristics and I cannot praise it enough. According to the information I have there was never an argument between Kodak and Foma about patent infringement. What Kodak did was to put pressure on the dealers not to carry Foma film, otherwise Kodak threatened to rethink doing business with them. It is difficult to get hold of Foma film in the US, especially in 120 and sheet formats, since there is no importer and most European mail order companies will not ship to the US. Therefore I do mention Fotoimpex, because they are my source for many of these lovely products such as Foma, Efke and Calbe, products which I otherwise could only obtain in Europe and I would hate to get along without. In 35mm Fomapan T200 is available as Paterson Acupan 200 film.

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