Name: Arista EDU Ultra 400 B&W Negative Film, 4x5", 25 Sheets
Brand: Arista
SKU: AR190415
Price: 47.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)

Arista EDU Ultra 400 B&W Negative Film, 4x5", 25 Sheets

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Arista EDU Ultra 400 B&W Film: 4x5, 25 sheets. High contrast, fine grain, wide latitude. Excellent sharpness. Shop now for archival quality prints!

Become a master of black and white photography with the Arista EDU Ultra 400 B&W Negative Film. This high-quality, durable, and professional-grade film is designed for use in 35mm cameras, offering versatility and affordability for photographers of all levels. The EDU Ultra 400 B&W Negative Film is a product of Arista, a brand renowned for its commitment to producing top-tier photography products. Each pack comes with 25 sheets of 4x5 inch film, making it an ideal choice for photographers who frequently capture moments in monochrome. Rated at ISO 400, this film is adaptable to a variety of lighting conditions, enhancing its versatility and making it a reliable choice for different photography scenarios. The Arista EDU Ultra 400 B&W Negative Film is compatible with all major processing systems and offers recommended developing times for normal contrast negatives. These times are standardized for a temperature of 68 Degree F (20 Degree C), although variations may occur based on environment and equipment used. This film can be developed using a range of developers, including Arista 76 Powder, Arista Premium Powder, Arista Liquid Film Developer, Marathon Film Developer, Ilford ID-11, Kodak D-76, Kodak XTOL, Kodak TMAX Developer, Kodak HC 110, and Agfa Rodinal. The dilution ratios and developing times vary for each developer, offering flexibility and control over the final results. For optimal results, it is recommended to agitate continuously for the first 30 seconds of development, followed by 5 to 7 inversion cycles for 5 seconds every 30 seconds for the remainder of the development time. If using a rotary processor with continuous agitation, reduce the developing times by 15%. The Arista EDU Ultra 400 B&W Negative Film is a testament to Arista's commitment to quality and performance, providing photographers with a reliable and effective tool for capturing stunning black and white images.

After having tried Arista EDU's 35mm and 120 films, I figured I'd give their 4x5 film a go as well. It's far less expensive than Kodak, Ilford, and others, and while it does have its quirks and occasional quality control issues, it's an all-around solid performer. The grain structure is a bit larger than ISO 400 films from other brands, but given the sheer size of 4x5 negatives, it still offers smooth tones, great detail, and overall nice images. It also has a wide enough exposure latitude that it lends itself well to using the zone system for metering, exposure, and development. I used this technique to create the attached image.

While I might not use this film for the most critical work, it's still good for scanning to print digital negatives for making alternative process prints. With a decent flatbed scanner that can handle film, it's easy to get images that are well over 200 and even 300 megapixels.

If you're looking to cut your teeth in large format, I think you'll find this film to be a great bang for the buck.

A Solid Film, If Somewhat Grainy for the Speed

I have had great luck with this film. Less expensive than Kodak and comes in 2 ISO ratings. The 100 takes especially sharp photos.

Great film.

I like this film a lot.  I think that Foma might be the manufacturer.  I have no issues with it at all, and I think it looks great, develops evenly with out HC-110, and it scans well.

I like this film a lot.

One of the most affordable film sheets out there for a large format. It always delivers for me and the grain is beautiful, highly recommended

Highly recommended! Best value

Min much cheaper than most B+W films.  It has a strong grain which isn't so much of a concern with large format, but the fact that it is noticeable in a 4x5 image tells you how strong the grain is.

I bought this film to use while I familiarized myself with my new (to me) view camera.  I'm not likely to use it much in the future as I am seeking minimal grain, high accutance, clear blacks etc.  If I want noise in my picture I prefer to add it if and as I want in post processing but not in the film negative.

Good for those on a budget or doing exercises to learn to use their camera.

My film developed as I expected. I would recommend this film to a friend!

Arista EDU Ultra 400 B&W Negative Film, 4x5", 25 Sheets

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