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Twelve square 3.5in multigrade filters numbered 00 to 5

Ilford

Ilford Multigrade 3.5in Filter Set 12

SKU CH-4F41-QGBWC

A set of twelve multigrade filters sized 3.5 inches for variable contrast control in darkroom printing

  • Twelve filters cover the full 00 to 5 contrast range
  • Half-step increments let you fine-tune print contrast precisely
  • 5 inch square size fits most common enlargers
  • Use above or below the lens for workflow flexibility
  • Trim to 8.9 cm for a custom filter-drawer fit

Ilford Multigrade 3.5in Filter Set 12

This set contains twelve numbered filters for darkroom enlarging. Photographers who print black-and-white negatives use them to control contrast on variable-contrast paper. Each filter measures 8.9x8.9cm and fits standard enlargers.

Contrast range 00 to 5 in half steps

The single specification that decides suitability is the contrast range. Filters are numbered 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in half-step increments. Lower numbers give softer contrast; higher numbers give harder contrast. This range covers the full printing scale.

Twelve filters with consistent exposure to 3.5

Twelve individual filters provide the complete half-step sequence. Exposure times stay constant from 00 through 3.5, then double for grades 4 and 5. Filters can be trimmed for a custom fit in any enlarger drawer. Printers needing grades beyond 5 or a different filter size need another solution.

Highlights

  • Twelve filters cover the full 00 to 5 contrast range
  • Half-step increments let you fine-tune print contrast precisely
  • 5 inch square size fits most common enlargers
  • Use above or below the lens for workflow flexibility
  • Trim to 8.9 cm for a custom filter-drawer fit

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How does the 00 to 5 filter range change contrast on a print?

Lower numbers such as 00 give softer contrast while higher numbers up to 5 increase contrast in half-step increments.

What does the 3.5 inch size mean for enlarger compatibility?

The 8.9 cm square filters fit most enlargers and can be trimmed for a custom drawer fit.

Will the 12 filters fit my enlarger's filter drawer?

Each filter measures 3.5 inches square and can be trimmed effortlessly to match your drawer dimensions.

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