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 8 x 10" 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. 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.

Q: 2. What is the ISO rating of this paper?

A: I have been going back and forth between ISO 3 and ISO 6 depending on lighting conditions. Both have given me acceptable results.

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. 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: 5. What contrast do you get if you expose with typical incandescent light?

A: When printing without a filter with MultiTone Black & White RC Paper or any multigrade paper, it is considered a #2 contrast.

Q: 6. What ISO is this paper? I am using it in a pinhole camera with students and want to help them figure out exposure times.

A: Paper and film ISO speed work in different ways. As an approximation use a film ISO speed of 3-6 for papers but this may vary with the product and types of exposure. You may need to find your optimum value through trial and error.

Q: 7. This paper is 180gsm or 280 gsm?

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

Q: 8. Can you use this paper for outdoor pinhole photography?

A: Yes, the Arista EDU Ultra VC RC Paper (Glossy, 8 x 10", 25 Sheets) may be used for pinhole photography.

Q: 9. 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: 10. Can this paper be used in a pinhole camera and developed with paper developer?

A: Yes you can use Arista EDU Ultra Graded RC Paper in a pinhole camera and develop it with standard paper developers such as Dektol