Arista EDU 100 Black and White Film Review | All About Film
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- Few films exist for which I would say this: If I had to pick only one film to use ever again, this would be a candidate for that, if not the final choice. Arista EDU 100 is a sleeper film that many people don’t recognize for being the absolutely stunning stock that it is. In keeping Arista.edu films on the market consistently as a known, reliable, and predictably-performing film stock for so long, Freestyle Photo has done a great service to the film community.
Arista EDU 100 is, in the scheme of black and white films, an offering that every serious film photographer should use, especially those who shoot sheet film. I’ve used Arista EDU 100 since June 2014, and in the near-decade I’ve used it the stock has been consistent, predictable, and every time that I ensure I shoot it with thought and care - a minimum for any good film photo - it has met or exceeded what I expect.
Will I shoot Arista in medium-format or 35mm ever again after I run out of my last few rolls? No, definitely not because there are options in this film class that I like more. But as a sheet film, for both the money and the results, Arista EDU 100 is the single-best 100 ISO sheet film because it performs on par with Ilford Delta 100, but for only a hair more than half the cost.
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Video Index:
0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Arista.EDU 100 Information
0:27 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed in D-76 1+3
0:53 - Arista.EDU 100 Best Tips, Tricks, and Practices
1:47 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed in XTOL Stock
2:58 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed inHC-110 1+150 (stand)
3:25 - Arista.EDU 100 Image Characteristics and Arista.EDU in PranolS 1+50
3:56 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed in HC-110 1+31
4:33 - Arista.EDU 100 Filter Performance
6:31 - Arista.EDU 100 Recommended Developers and Arista.EDU in Silvermax Developer 1+19
9:08 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed in LegacyPro Mic-X 1+3
10:10 - Arista.EDU 100 Developers to Avoid and Developed in HC-110 1+63
12:02 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed in Rodinal 1+25
12:49 - Arista.EDU 100 Review and Arista.EDU 100 in Photographer’s Formulary PMK 1+2+100
14:58 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed in Paranol S 1+25
16:08 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed in Fomadon LQR 1+10
17:04 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed in XTOL 1+3
17:20 - Arista.EDU 100 Developed in Rodinal 1+100 (stand)
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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!
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.
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!
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
Thank you for another great review. Im really enjoying this series
Thank you!
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.
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.
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
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.
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I am so thankful that arista is still affordable yet renders excellent results!
Same here.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
Freestyle's hc110 clone is nice.
Absolutely. It performs well with basically any film.