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Boxed roll of matte black-and-white photographic paper, 42.5 inches by 33 feet

Foma Film

Foma Film Fomaspeed Variant III 312 VC RC Paper Matte 42.5x33 Roll #29499

SKU CH-QN41-HFVAN

Matte variable-contrast RC paper roll 42.5" x 33' for black-and-white darkroom printing with neutral-to-warm tones

  • Matte finish reduces glare for clear viewing
  • Variable contrast controlled by colour filters during exposure
  • Silver chlorobromide emulsion gives neutral-to-medium warm tone
  • Resin-coated base enables 60-90 second development
  • 5 inch by 33 foot roll for high-volume printing

Fomaspeed Variant III 312 VC RC Paper Matte

This roll is a professional-grade black-and-white photographic paper built for darkroom printing. The resin-coated base carries a silver chlorobromide emulsion that yields a neutral-to-medium warm tone. Variable-contrast design lets the printer adjust contrast grades using colour filters during exposure. The matte finish suits both artistic work and commercial reproduction.

Development speed and contrast range under

Emulsion chemistry includes developing agents that shorten processing to 60-90 seconds whether run through a machine or a manual tray. The paper maintains a rich half-tone scale across all contrast grades during long printing sessions. Luminous white base and deep blacks stay consistent from the first sheet to the end of the 33-foot roll. No throughput figures beyond the stated development window are supplied.

Thermal, noise and power profile in normal

As a light-sensitive paper it generates no heat, draws no electricity and produces no acoustic output during exposure or development. Safe-light handling and chemical temperature control remain the only environmental factors. The 42.5-inch width fits standard large-format processors without additional mechanical load. Roll length of 33 feet supports extended runs without frequent reloading.

Highlights

  • Matte finish reduces glare for clear viewing
  • Variable contrast controlled by colour filters during exposure
  • Silver chlorobromide emulsion gives neutral-to-medium warm tone
  • Resin-coated base enables 60-90 second development
  • 5 inch by 33 foot roll for high-volume printing

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the resin-coated base curl or generate heat when left under a safelight during long printing sessions?

The resin-coated base resists curling and produces no heat under normal darkroom safelight exposure.

What chemicals and equipment must I already have to process this Variable-Contrast paper?

You need standard black-and-white developer, stop bath, fixer, wash water, a safelight, and either trays or a print processor for 60–90-second development.

Will my existing multigrade filters and enlarger lens cover the full 42.5-inch width of this roll?

Standard multigrade filters work with the Variable-Contrast emulsion; coverage depends on your enlarger’s lens and negative size, not on the paper itself.

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