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Box of 25 sheets matte RC photo paper 8x10 inches

Foma Film

Foma Film Fomaspeed Variant III 312 VC RC Paper Matte 8x10 25 Sheets #29429

SKU CH-K17M-VXBKK

Variable-contrast RC paper for black-and-white darkroom printing, 25 sheets of 8x10 matte finish with development in 60 to 90 seconds

  • Variable contrast from soft to ultra-hard grades
  • Resin-coated base cuts wash and dry time
  • Silver chlorobromide emulsion yields neutral-to-medium warm tone
  • Rapid development in 60 to 90 seconds at 20°C
  • 25 sheets of 8x10 matte RC paper

Traditional Black-and-White Paper

Fomaspeed Variant III is a resin-coated enlarging paper designed for darkroom printing in amateur, commercial and artistic workflows. Its silver chlorobromide emulsion delivers a neutral-to-medium warm tone with saturated blacks across a rich half-tone scale. The matte surface reduces glare for easier evaluation under safelight.

Variable Contrast via Filters

Contrast is adjusted from extra soft to ultra hard by placing colour filters in the enlarger light path during exposure. This single-variable control replaces the need for multiple fixed-grade papers and lets the printer match contrast to any negative density range. The effect is continuous across the full grade spectrum.

Rapid RC Processing

The resin-coated base and thin emulsion cut development to 60 - 90 seconds at 20 Degree C and significantly shorten fixing, washing and drying times. Machine processing is supported, and bath consumption plus water use are reduced compared with fibre-based papers. Matte surface can show fingerprints if handled with damp fingers before fully dry.

Highlights

  • Variable contrast from soft to ultra-hard grades
  • Resin-coated base cuts wash and dry time
  • Silver chlorobromide emulsion yields neutral-to-medium warm tone
  • Rapid development in 60 to 90 seconds at 20°C
  • 25 sheets of 8x10 matte RC paper

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 312 ISO rating mean when I load this paper into my darkroom enlarger?

The 312 ISO speed indicates a fast emulsion that reaches full density in 60 to 90 seconds at 20 °C, cutting development time compared with slower papers.

How does the variable-contrast emulsion respond to colour filters during exposure?

Using colour filters at the enlarger lets you shift contrast continuously from extra soft to ultra hard without changing paper grade.

Will the 8x10 inch resin-coated sheets lie flat in a standard print washer and dryer?

Yes, the RC base and thin emulsion layer keep the 8x10 sheets flat through development, fixing, washing and rapid drying.

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