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 250 sheets of 5 x 7" 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. does it work with Ilford or Kodak filters?

A: You can use Ilford or Kodak graded filters along with this paper.

Q: 2. If I were to use this in a pinhole camera what ISO setting would be appropriate?

A: When shooting pinhole, and using a light meter, set an ISO setting of 3-6. That will be a base.

Q: 3. is this black and white?

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

Q: 4. Where can I find processing information for this film?

A: This is made to be processed in any standard developer. Follow the developer instructions.

Q: 5. 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: 6. What is the Iso speed to use it as negative paper?

A: This paper is rated at ISO P500.

Q: 7. 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: 8. 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: 9. 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: 10. What is the surface finish of this paper and how is it different from the non EDU designation?

A: This is a pearl surface and currently all of Arista's papers are called EDU.