Arista EDU Ultra VC RC Glossy Paper 11x14 25 Sheetsis a versatile, medium-weight, and resin-coated enlarging paper for traditional black and white printing. It has neutral tonality to suit a broad range of applications, and its variable contrast design is compatible with magenta and yellow filters, between grades 0-5, for adjusting contrast. The paper is intended for exposure by tungsten or tungsten quartz halogen exposure and can be developed by hand in trays or in commercial roller-transport processors.

This item is one box of 25 sheets of 11 x 14" paper, and features a glossy-surface finish.

For Traditional Black & White Printing    Medium Weight, Polyethylene-Coated Base    Variable Contrast, Supports Grades 0-5    Neutral Tonality

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What fixer is recommended to be used with this film? Will TF4 work good with it?

A: I use Kodak fixer or Kodafix...I always use a hardening fixer after too many scratched negatives using rapid fixers (I mean geez, it only adds a minute to the film processing time, so rapid fixer isn't that rapid IMO)

Q: 2. does this paper have optical whiteners/brighteners?

A: Hello,No. This paper is free of optical brightening agents. It is designed for artists and photographers using inkjet technology. It is a very very great paper, top quality. I have made over 100 Black and white photos with this one and the results are beautiful. I hope this answer will be helpul for you. Happy Holidays! Bernard, from Qubec, Canada

Q: 3. Please estimate exposure times Aprox. exposure times in a conventional 5 X 7 view camera?

A: I hope this helps, the ISO is rated about 3.

Q: 4. Do you know the ISO of this paper ? I want to use it in a pinhole camera. Thank U!

A: Fomaspeed Variant 312 VC RC Paper (Matte, 5 x 7", 100 Sheets) exact ISO is not specified but in general matte RC paper have an ISO of about 25.

Q: 5. After pre-flashing, can I use it a few hours or days later? Or should it be used immediately?

A: There is no set time listed for storing pre flashed HARMAN technology Direct Positive Fiber Based (FB) Paper (Glossy, 4 x 5", 25 Sheets). As with all photographic materials, they do degrade over time - so the shorter the time frame, the better. Be sure to store all papers in a cool and dry environment.

Q: 6. Can anyone compare Arista EDU Ultra 100 to Agfa APX100?

A: The Arista is FomaPan as I've heard, it has a lot of black and white. I've only shot APX 400, it has more traditional grays also.

Q: 7. Is this available in luster?

A: Unfortunately, this paper is currently available only in glossy and emulsion-in.

Q: 8. Is there a gloss (lustre) differential between the unprinted (white) areas and the printed areas? I like Museo Silver Rag because it does not exhibit this differential, but the paper is very expensive.

A: I don't remember any gloss difference; however I bought this paper for testing to replace Ilford smooth pearl after Ilford went bankrupt. My go to art paper is Canson platine. I use these mid priced luster papers for printing photo exhibits for my law practice and law firm. I assumed that the Canson paper would be OK and consistent from lot to lot. This Canson paper was better than epson luster but lacked the contrast/ pop and feel of the Ilford(310gsm instead of 270) that really seems to impress both Jurors and Judges.

Q: 9. Will this paper be damaged by airport security check X-ray scan machines or it's package protects the paper from this problem ?

A: Theoretically, it is possible that high strength X-ray machines can fog film or paper, which is typically the case with checked bagged rather than hand-carry/carry-on which typically use a weaker form of x-ray radiation.

Q: 10. Has anyone tried developing this in Ansco 130?

A: We are not seeing any reports of use with that specific solution, However, we feel that if you do tests you will be satisfied with the result.