Kentmere 11 x 14" Select Variable Contrast (VC) Resin Coated (RC) Paper is a professional quality resin-coated, medium-weight, variable contrast paper designed for use by the most discriminating photographers.
This is an excellent paper for both amateur and professional use. The smooth, even tones as well as the ease with which it prints will please you.
| Process Type | Black and white chemistry |
| Base Type | Resin Coated |
| Tone | Deep, rich, neutral blacks, excellent tonal separation and crisp whites |
| Weight | Medium weight, The paper is 190 g/m2 coated on both sides with 40 g/m2 of polyethylene giving a base weight of approximately 270 g/m2, and a thickness of approximately 245 µm |
| Contrast | Variable, grades 00 to 5 is achievable from VC Select by means of contrast filters used in the enlarger |
| Surface Finish | Fine Luster |
| Safelight Compatibility | VC Select has an orthochromatic emulsion; this requires a dark orange/brown or red safelight to be used. Box/lantern type safelights using glass filters should only be used with a 15W bulb or less and should be positioned at least 1 meter from the paper. Filters which are suitable for use with VC Select are: Kodak OC or 1A, and Ilford 902 |
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Comments about Kentmere Select Variable Contrast Resin Coated Paper (11 x 14", Fine Luster, 50 Sheets):
good quality at a good price.
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Comments about Kentmere Select Variable Contrast Resin Coated Paper (11 x 14", Fine Luster, 50 Sheets):
I experimented with numerous photo papers before I settled on Kentmere. It is very predictable and works well with the Ilford contrast filters. The blacks are deep and the whites are crisp. All in all an excellent photo paper.
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Comments about Kentmere Select Variable Contrast Resin Coated Paper (11 x 14", Fine Luster, 50 Sheets):
This paper has a very nice finish and produces great tonal values. It is also a very good deal. I will use this paper again.
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