Available here as a 25-pack of 8 x 10" sheets, the Arista EDU Ultra FB VC Matte Paper 8x10 25 Sheetsfrom Arista EDU Ultra FB VC Matte Paper 8x10 25 Sheetsis a traditional black and white paper. It provides a double weight fiber base, and this variable contrast paper with a matte surface can be developed in standard black and white chemicals. This paper is compatible with Kodak, Varycon, and Ilford filters, and the use of yellow and magenta colored filters permits selection of the desired contrast from a range of grades similar to that of graded papers. Additionally, the fine grain, matte surface has a slightly textured, flat, non-reflective surface for hand coloring with oil-based paints.

Traditional Black and White Paper    Fiber Base    Variable Contrast    Double Weight Paper

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How does the archival quality of Hahnemuhle Baryta FB compare to Hahnemuhle Fine Art Baryta?

A: Not sure how to answer that, but the non FB is a better paper for me. The FB has a slight magenta cast. The Fine Art Baryta is very very nice. I havd always used Canson or Ilford for Baryta until I tried these 2 papers. The Hahnamuhle Fina Art Baryta is slightly more expensive than the FB, but the surface is slightly textured and the color rendition is fantastic. I would be confident that both papers are as archival as the manufacturer can make them. Don't worry. Just make great prints.

Q: 2. is this epson 3880 compatible?

A: You can use the Baryta FB 17 x 22 Paper with the Epson 3880 printer, yes. You can get the ICC profile from Hahnemuhles site.

Q: 3. What is the expiration date of this film ?

A: As of 2/1/2024 the Arista EDU Ultra 400 Black and White Negative Film (4 x 5", 50 Sheets) expiration date is 8/2026, This is subject to change.

Q: 4. I am new to this. How can I tell which side I should expose for the picture? I keep guessing wrong and getting black pictures.

A: The Arista EDU Ultra VC RC Paper (Pearl, 5 x 7", 250 Sheets) is only coated on one side, and that is the side to use.

Q: 5. This paper is 180gsm or 280 gsm?

A: The Fomatone MG Classic 131 VC FB Paper is 180 gsm.

Q: 6. The description says it compatible with magenta and yellow filters, 0-5...so does that mean its not compatible with 00?

A: In my experience, using the Ilford Multigrade 00 filter is fine with this paper.

Q: 7. Can you leave this paper after exposing in the fridge for a period of time before developing? Not near a darkroom

A: You can hold off processing the HARMAN technology Direct Positive Fiber Based (FB) Paper (Glossy, 4 x 5", 25 Sheets). But do not do that for long times. It is best to process right away but you can wait a few days or so.

Q: 8. is this is for silver gelatin printing?

A: Yes, the Ilford Multigrade FB Classic Matte Variable Contrast Paper (11 x 14", 10 Sheets) is designed for silver gelatin printing for traditional black & white darkroom usage needs.

Q: 9. What is the ISO or ASA speed (sensitivity) rating of this paper?

A: The approximate ASA (ISO) speed of Arista EDU Ultra VC RC Paper is 12 ASA.

Q: 10. where is the reciprocity data for this film?

A: The manufacture does not list the reciprocity on the Arista EDU Ultra 400 Black and White Negative Film (4 x 5", 50 Sheets). But a customer says he has for exposures longer than 1 second, he raises the exposure in seconds to the power 1.28. Bit best is to to a lot of experimenting on that.