MultiTone Black & White RC Paper (Pearl, 8 x 10", 100 Sheets) is a durable resin coated photo paper. The paper's pearl finish gives it an appealing matte look with subtle highlights and subdued shadows, for a beautiful photo, free from the perils of hyper contrast. Suitable for both manual and machine processes, the paper is recommended for manual processing. Four contrast grades (1-4) provide flexibility in tonal quality, while its quick drying nature ensures an efficient workflow. Additional features include low fog, high maximum density, and 2 years of storage, in ideal conditions.
- Contrast Graded: 1-4
- Low Fog
- High Maximum Density
- Good Image Tone
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MultiTone MultiTone B & W RC Pearl Reviews
Great quality for less $
MultiTone paper is, as far as one can see via price research, the least expensive darkroom (light sensitive) photographic paper available. Lately my darkroom has gone through over 1000 sheets of 8x10 glossy and about the same amount of 5x7 pearl finish. All RC. (I needed the RC for now and have not sought a replacement for my beloved Ilford Cool tone fiber paper.) I am essentially making proof sheets (8x10) and proof enlargements (5x7) with the MultiTone. The paper is processed in trays in the darkroom, all by hand. Since I am basically proofing a large number of negatives, I have not been particular about the development temperature. Note: the developer is Ethol LPD which is a miracle since I use the same batch of diluted developer (1:2) for as many as 10 sessions before mixing up new from stock. Each session may be 800 (20x5x7) up to 1600 (20x8x10) square inches of paper. So far I have been very impressed with the MutliTone tonality and range of the "multi" contrast. Mostly I am using Ilford MG filters in a condensor enlarger, although sometimes I use a Zone VI with a variable contrast cold head. There is a distinct dry-down that will need to be accounted for when examining wet prints. A highlight that might look borderline hot when wet will actually retian some tonality when dry, in other words. Best of luck to all.
I could nitpick but its a "cheep" paper
I could be angry about the latitude or the way the paper handles highlights but when Ilford is $150 a box I'm just happy to have afordable paper.
