Development Chart

Klasik 400

Respooled Foma 400 · Czech B&W

🎞 Self-developing reference

Film Background

Klasik 400 is a classic black-and-white film that has been expertly respooled from fresh Foma 400 stock. Known for its high silver content, this film provides rich, deep blacks, brilliant whites, and a wide range of grays, making it ideal for traditional black-and-white photography. Produced in the Czech Republic by Foma Bohemia, this film embodies the quality and heritage of European film manufacturing, offering a perfect balance of fine grain and sharpness.

Klasik 400 is versatile and reliable, with an ISO rating of 400, allowing it to perform well in a variety of lighting conditions. Whether you’re shooting portraits, landscapes, or street photography, Klasik 400 delivers consistent results with a classic look that film photographers love.

Development Times

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Developer	Dilution	ISO	Development Time	Temp	Agitation	Notes / Results
D-76	1:1	400	9 min	20°C (68°F)	30s init, 5s/min	Balanced contrast, fine grain
HC-110	Dil. B (1:31)	400	7 min	20°C (68°F)	5s / 30s	Higher contrast, slightly more grain
Rodinal	1:50	400	12 min	20°C (68°F)	10s init, 5s/min	Increased acutance, noticeable grain
Diafine	Stock	800	4+4 min (A+B)	20°C (68°F)	No agitation after init	Pushed ISO, lower contrast, fine grain
Ilfotec DD-X	1:4	400	10 min	20°C (68°F)	10s / min	Smooth tonality, controlled highlights
Stand (Rodinal)	1:100	400	60 min	20°C (68°F)	Minimal (30s at start)	Pronounced grain, expanded tonal range

Adjust development times based on your specific results. Klasik 400 may exhibit different characteristics depending on the developer and processing conditions, so experimentation is encouraged to achieve the desired effect.

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