Arista EDU Ultra VC RC Paper is a versatile medium-weight 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 semi-matte-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. 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: 2. 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: 3. Would this film fit in the 2x3 back of the Mamiya Super 23?

A: Yes! The Super 23's Type "A" film holder will take 2.25" x 3.25". The Type "J" holders take 2.5" x 3.5" though, so make sure of what you have!

Q: 4. 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: 5. how many exposures??

A: It would be dependent on the camera, though 120 film, like the Arista EDU Ultra 400 Black and White Negative Film (120 Roll Film), may have up to 10-16 exposures.

Q: 6. 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: 7. does it work with Ilford or Kodak filters?

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

Q: 8. 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: 9. 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

Q: 10. 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.