Arista 400 BW Film Sample Photos (35mm B&W)

Looking for Arista 400 sample photos? These frames were shot on Arista 400 — an affordable ISO 400 black and white negative film often sold for the educational market, yet capable of results that surprise photographers who dismiss it as a “cheapie.”

The open secret: Arista 400 shares its Foma/Fomapan-family heritage, delivering classic grain, solid contrast, and a characterful look for street and documentary work. Thin base or not, it scans and prints with plenty of personality when exposed carefully.

Historic bell on a stand with a plaque under a pavilion shot on Arista 400 35mm black-and-white film, developed in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Bell at McAllen Firemans Park on Arista 400 35mm BW Film

Arista 400 film sample photos

University Drafthouse exterior with a ramp and modern canopy shot on Arista 400 35mm black-and-white film, developed in standard black-and-white chemistry.
University Drafthouse, McAllen on Arista 400 35mm BW Film
Close-up of spiky agave leaves shot on Arista 400 35mm black-and-white film, developed in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Cactus at Firemans Park, McAllen on Arista 400 35mm BW Film
Agave plants around metal chimney pipes in a courtyard shot on Arista 400 35mm black-and-white film, developed in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Cactus Art at Firemans Park, McAllen on Arista 400 35mm BW Film
Close-up of the bell yoke and clapper shot on Arista 400 35mm black-and-white film, developed in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Bell at McAllen Firemans Park on Arista 400 35mm BW Film
Close-up of serrated agave leaves shot on Arista 400 35mm black-and-white film, developed in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Cactus at Firemans Park, McAllen on Arista 400 35mm BW Film
Barrel cactus in a weathered pot beside agave shot on Arista 400 35mm black-and-white film, developed in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Cactus at Firemans Park, McAllen on Arista 400 35mm BW Film
Rusted pipes and valves on old machinery shot on Arista 400 35mm black-and-white film, developed in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Art Installation at McAllen Firemans Park on Arista 400 35mm BW Film
BUDA nameplate on an old pumphouse engine shot on Arista 400 35mm black-and-white film, developed in standard black-and-white chemistry.
Old Pumphouse Engine at McAllen Firemans Park on Arista 400 35mm BW Film

If you want classic ISO 400 black and white character without premium pricing, Arista 400 is an underrated stock worth testing.

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