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Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets)

  • Price: $93.95
  • B&H # ILMGF481100M
  • Mfr# 1833919

Product Highlights

  • Double Weight / 255gsm
  • Premium Quality
  • Compatible with All Multigrade Filters

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This is a 100 sheet box of Multigrade IV FB Fiber Based Paper from Ilford. It is a premium quality variable contrast black and white paper on a double weight 255g/m2 with a bright white fiber base. It can be used for a wide variety of purposes from general printing to exhibition prints. Multigrade IV FB Fiber Based paper is fully compatible with all multigrade printing filters. It is equally suitable for printing from conventional negatives and from XP2 Super negatives.

Fully compatible with all existing multigrade filters and equipment
The speed of Multigrade IV FB Fiber depends on the filtration used during exposure
Multigrade IV FB Fiber responds in the same way as other fiber base papers to the usual techniques of toning, chemical reduction and retouching
Can be mounted using the standard techniques for fiber base papers
Process Type Black & white chemicals
Base Type Fiber
Tone Bright white base, with rich blacks
Weight Double weight, 255g/m2
Contrast Variable grade
Surface Finish Matte
Safelight Compatibility 15W bulbs should be used.
A Kodak OC or a Ilford S902 Safelight filter are recommended

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IlfordMultigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets)
 
4.6

(based on 17 reviews)

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Pros

  • Consistent reactions (5)
  • Professional finish/quality (5)
  • Sharp tones & colors (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Printing (7)
    • Black & white photos (5)
    • Enlarging (5)
    • Photography (4)
    • Developing (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (5)
      • Primary use:
      • Personal (6)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

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    5.0

    sooo matte

    By Mr. Maloo

    from Stevens Point, WI

    About Me Enthusiast

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Professional Finish/Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Black & White Photos
      • Portraits

      Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

      The tonal quality of this is great, and the cool tone is great (if you like cool tone). just be aware that this is VERY matte. Like it looks like an inkjet paper print matte. Blacks can get a bit lost, only because of no reflectivity to create a void effect. Only thing that surprised me.

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      • Personal

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      5.0

      Beautiful paper!

      By Austin

      from New York, NY

      About Me Semi Professional

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Pretty
      • Professional Finish/Quality
      • Sharp Tones & Colors

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Black & White Photos

        Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

        Good tonal gradation and very nice to print on!

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        • Personal

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        4.0

        Decent Fiber paper

        By TBean

        from Portland, Maine

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              Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

              The price is right, and it produces a nice cool tone black and white image.

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              • Personal

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              5.0

              Beautiful Paper

              By AMederos13 Photography

              from Miami, FL

              About Me Professional

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              Pros

              • Professional Finish/Quality
              • Sharp Tones & Colors

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Black & White Photos
                • Color Photos
                • Everyday images
                • Portraits

                Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                This paper is amazing. I love how thick it is, I love the texture of it. Prints come out amamzing. Will be buying again.

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                • Personal

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                5.0

                Luscious Matte

                By John Frank

                from Halifax, Nova Scotia

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                      Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                      I've used this paper with Dektol for a few years now, largely printing from medium and large format negatives. The matte finish offers beautifully rich and substantial prints although this paper requires some patience to work with. Shadow detail becomes a little trickier to work with due to a large difference between a wet print and a dry print (the shadows appear much more blocked up when dry than when wet), and so care must be taken to dry test strips and proofs down before judging the final print. Also, the prints are more susceptible to scratches when dry than prints on a glossier paper and extra care must be taken to preserve the print. I wouldn't recommend this paper for contrast lovers but it is a fantastic product for those who love the subtle, rich tones of a matte printing paper.

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                      • Personal

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                      5.0

                      great paper

                      By zack

                      from greensboro, nc

                      About Me Casual User

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                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Professional Finish/Quality
                      • Sharp Tones & Colors
                      • Vivid Images

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Black & White Photos

                        Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                        looks great. works great. feels great. smells great.

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                        • Personal

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                        5.0

                        Great Paper

                        By taconnelly

                        from Evansville, IN

                        About Me Semi Professional

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Professional Finish/Quality
                        • Sharp Tones & Colors
                        • Vivid Images

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Black & White Photos
                          • Everyday images
                          • Portraits

                          Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                          This paper is pretty amazing. I basically swear by Ilford. I've used it for years and it's been great throughout my photography career.

                          • Primary use:
                          • Business

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                          4.0

                          matte paper

                          By whaddup

                          from Long Island, New York

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                                Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                When you use the paper, your photo will have a cool matte effect to the photo. It gives the blacks more of a charcoal look to it. I prefer a lil gloss over the matted paper but "to each is own."

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                                4.0

                                Beautiful beautiful paper

                                By Mvjm

                                from Syndey Australia

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Beautiful paper
                                • Consistent Reactions

                                Cons

                                • Long time to develop

                                Best Uses

                                • Developing
                                • Enlarging
                                • Photography
                                • Printing

                                Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                This paper is amazingly beautyful to work with but every thing in the darkroom takes about twice as long with Fiber based

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                                5.0

                                GREAT

                                By JashimJ

                                from New York, NY

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

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                                Pros

                                • Consistent Reactions

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Printing

                                  Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                  The paper is great. For a first time user, it is definitely time consuming to process. It is definitely better than RC, The glossy I've heard might be better, but I think that's a personal preference.

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                                  4.0

                                  Fantastic I love the quality and texture

                                  By Johannah The amazing photographer

                                  from Provo, Utah

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                                  Pros

                                  • Beautiful
                                  • Consistent Reactions
                                  • Easily Cleaned

                                  Cons

                                  • None

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Developing
                                  • Enlarging
                                  • Photography
                                  • Printing

                                  Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                  Pre soak the paper in water before you place in developer and it makes the image a lot smoother.

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                                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                                   
                                  4.0

                                  I would buy this product again.

                                  By Nick Finck

                                  from Sussex, NJ

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Easily Cleaned

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Printing

                                    Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                    I used the Multigrade IV Matte Paper in my Photography classes in College, and all of my prints have come out flawless. High contrast, no shine or glare, and amazingly fast developing time. The only two downfalls I have found are the drying time of the product and the curling that occurs in the dry air, but that is bound to happen with any matte paper.

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                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    MG FB IV DW 8X10/100 Matte by ILFORD

                                    By Daniel

                                    from California

                                    About Me Pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Compact
                                    • Consistent Reactions

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Developing
                                      • Enlarging
                                      • Photography
                                      • Printing

                                      Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                      Very please with the result out come !

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                                      5.0

                                      I would buy this again

                                      By Kat

                                      from Brighton, MA

                                      About Me Casual Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                        Cons

                                        • Heavy

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Enlarging
                                        • Photography
                                        • Printing

                                        Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                        I've been using Ilford paper for years and still love the quality. The matte finish gives it a nice touch.

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                                        5.0

                                        Great Product

                                        By Fred

                                        from Memphis, TN

                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                                        Pros

                                          Cons

                                            Best Uses

                                            • Enlarging

                                            Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                            Great quality and consistency

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                                            4.0

                                            Nice quality

                                            By Jo the student

                                            from Oberlin, OH

                                            About Me Casual Photographer

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Compact
                                            • Consistent Reactions

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                              • Printing

                                              Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                              Use this for a photography class in which all final projects must be printed on fiber paper. This may be a tad expensive, but the quality is excellent. The photos really sink into the paper.

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                                              4.0

                                              best product ever

                                              By lily-rose

                                              from New York NY

                                              About Me Photo Enthusiast

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                                                    Comments about Ilford Multigrade IV Fiber Based, Variable Contrast Black and White Paper (8 x 10", Matte, 100 Sheets):

                                                    it's the perfect size and it's very easy to use

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