Arista EDU 400

Fomapan 400 with an Arista label. A fast, grainy, honest black and white. The budget way to shoot 400.

How it behaves

Grain is part of the look here. Do not fight it. It pushes okay to 800 and suits low light on a budget. The entry describes a traditional-grain panchromatic film with classic rendering, wide exposure latitude, and good push flexibility. Many shooters rate it at EI 250-320 rather than box speed to keep shadow detail. True speed is debated, so try that range if shadows go thin at 400. The 35mm cartridges are not DX-coded, so set ISO manually.

Questions people ask

Is Arista EDU 400 the same as Fomapan 400?

The notes say it is Fomapan 400 with an Arista label. The entry adds that the rebrand is widely documented, not officially confirmed by Freestyle.

Should you shoot Arista EDU 400 at box speed?

You can, but many shooters use EI 250-320 for shadow detail. The entry says true speed is debated and the film responds well to push processing.

Is Arista EDU 400 good in low light?

Yes, for a budget 400. The notes call it great for low light on a budget, and the entry lists pushing experiments and low-light shooting.