Arista.EDU Ultra VC RC Paper is 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 pearl-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. 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: 2. is this black and white?

A: Yes this paper is for black and white printing in a darkroom.

Q: 3. 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: 4. I have an Epson et8550 printer, is the resin/absorbing layer compatible?

A: Yes. The Hahnemuhle Photo Pearl 310 Paper is compatible with the Epson ET8550 printer.

Q: 5. What Arista Ortho is right for 4x5 film slides?

A: Arista Ortho Litho 3.0 Film (3.9 x 4.9", 50 Sheets) is the correct film option for your 4x5 film holders. The film edge completes the 4X5 dimensions.

Q: 6. So I can’t load it to 4x5 sheet film holder then how do I use it ?

A: The Arista Ortho Litho 3.0 Film is a type of high contrast production film. If one would trim the film down, it would be possible to fit it into a 4x5 holder. Paying attention to what side the emulsion is, can definitely be a challenge. This type of film would be used for contact reproduction rather than regular photography.

Q: 7. Is this 100 sheets as in the title / description or 10 sheets as in the circle in the image?

A: This would be 100 sheets.

Q: 8. Why is Artista Orth Litho 3.0 not designed to use in conventional film holders; is it a print film or negative film? Please illuminate for me. Thanks.

A: Actually Arista 4x5 Lith film is too large to fit in 4x5 film holders, yes I know that sounds oxymoronic. This film is meant for line cameras and so they don't use traditional film holders. Bottom line, the film would have to be trimmed a bit.

Q: 9. Can this film be used as direct duplicating film to create internegatives? Interested in film to be used in an enlarger to go from 6x6 to 8x10 negative for use in contact printing processes. Thanks!

A: The film is really for Line art. This is a good link about the film, https://bit.ly/3vpOeCk

Q: 10. What is the sensitivity of this film?

A: This film is rated 5 iso.