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Bohemianism is the practice of an unconventional, artistic lifestyle by wanderers or adventurers who often find themselves surrounded by like-minded people. The region of Bohemia has been a source of inspiration for artists for centuries. Fashion and culture based on the wandering life has never been more popular than today.



What better way to capture the essence of the wanderer than with film and paper from Bohemia! FOMA BOHEMIA Ltd., headquartered in the city of Hradec Králové, in East Bohemia, outside of Prague, has been making photographic supplies for almost 100 years. The factory has been through several name changes, since its opening.



FOTOCHEMA opened the factory in 1921, producing FOMA branded photo-sensitized plates and chemicals. In 1990, FOTOCHEMA became FOMA and was run by the state until 1995, when the factory and company were privatized. The name was changed to FOMA BOHEMIA Ltd. and the company, much like the Bohemian adventuring tradition, began to branch out and seek new lands in which to flourish.

​ FOMA BOHEMIA Ltd., headquartered in Hradec Králové, East Bohemia

The production of black & white photo paper began in 1931 and black & white roll films came one year later. In the late 1940’s, FOTOCHEMA’s product mix was extended to include X-ray films, black & white reversal films, color paper and color negative films. The business was very successful, providing photographic materials to Europe and their neighbors, for many decades.

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A few samples of FOMA's vintage advertising posters.

When FOTOCHEMA became FOMA, in 1990, fundamental changes were made to streamline the factory for the production of black & white photographic supplies, non-destructive recording/testing materials and health service products. These endeavors became the principal mission of the company.



Shortly after FOMA became FOMA BOHEMIA Ltd., they introduced an ISO 9001 quality control management system to ensure the consistent production of the highest quality of materials. Their quality control program is certified annually by an independent audit and they cite their adherence to this standard as one of the main reasons they have seen stable growth in volume and reach, over the past 20 years. Today, FOMA BOHEMIA’s film and paper is sold in over 90 countries.

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When Freestyle found FOMA, we knew we had found a diamond in the rough. The North American market had not had a new line of film and paper introduced in a very long time and we wanted to be a part of their long tradition. Freestyle began importing their goods en masse and became the official U.S. Distributor of one of the oldest, continually produced lines of photo products in the world.



Currently, FOMA BOHEMIA Ltd. continues to manufacture high-quality black & white film, paper and chemicals with no plans to slow down. With their own factory, formulas and almost a century of experience, FOMA remains one of the last traditional manufacturers of photosensitive materials in the world and is well-positioned for a long and prosperous future. We are proud partners of FOMA BOHEMIA and love sharing their passion for the craft (and their products) with our customers.



FOMA, the tradition continues!

FOMAPAN 100

Fomapan 100 Creative is panchromatic sensitized,

black and white negative film of the speed ISO 100.

This film is characterized by high resolution,

​wide exposure latitude and fine grain.



As Low As $3.50

(After 10% discount) SHOP FOMAPAN 100 ​ FOMAPAN 200

Fomapan 200 Creative is panchromatic sensitized,

black and white negative film of the speed ISO 200,

making full use of outstanding properties of hexagonal

​core/shell tabular silver halide grains .



As Low As $3.59

(After 10% discount) SHOP FOMAPAN 200 ​ FOMAPAN 400

Fomapan 400 Action is a panchromatically sensitized,

black-and-white negative film designed for taking photographs

under unfavourable light conditions or using short exposure times.

The film meets high requirements for low granularity, good

​resolving power and good contour sharpness .



As Low As $3.59

(After 10% discount) SHOP FOMAPAN 400 ​ FOMA RETROPAN 320 SOFT

Foma Retropan 320 Soft is a panchromatically sensitized

special negative black and white film with fine grain, good resolution

and contour sharpness. The film is characterized by a wide range of half

tones and soft light which makes it suitable for photography and

subsequent for contact printing or “retro” style enlarging of negatives .



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(After 10% discount) SHOP RETROPAN 320 SOFT ​

FOMAPAN REVERSAL FILM & CHEMICALS

Fomapan R100 is a panchromatic sensitized black and white

reversal film intended for taking black and white transparencies

and/or making movies, when processed with their Reversal Kit.

It is distinguished by very fine grain, high resolving power

​and contour sharpness, and high contrast .



As Low As $6.83

(After 10% discount) SHOP FOMAPAN REVERSAL FILM & CHEMICALS ​

FOMA BLACK AND WHITE PAPER

Foma uses classic silver chlorobromide emulsion on a premium

paper base to create their FOMASPEED (RC), FOMATONE (FB) and

FOMABROM lines of Black and White Paper. Fomaspeed is the perfect RC

paper for quick, consistent results. Fomatone warmth and susceptibility

to lith printing make it stand out from many other FB paper options .



As Low As $13.49

(After 10% discount) SHOP FOMA BLACK AND WHITE PAPER ​ If you have any questions, send us an email .​