11/16/2023 0 Comments Silver gelatin print rc paper![]() Like its predecessor, it is an excellent paper with a smooth gradation and full tonal range, and in my opinion preferable to the original Agfa as it is coated onto a whiter, less warm paper base. Fotoimpex has produced the paper in cooperation with ex-Agfa engineers using their original coating plant. The emulsion is based on the formulae for Agfa MCC paper, which stopped production following Agfa Photo’s bankruptcy in 2005. Its flagship paper is Multicontrast Classic (MCC), a neutral-toned, variable contrast fibre-based (FB) paper, available in gloss and matt surfaces. In addition to manufacturing photographic materials, its store supplies a very wide range of analogue products and equipment. Credit: Mike Crawford AdoxĪdox papers and films are produced by Fotoimpex in Germany. Adox Lupex processed in Adox MCC developer MPP Mk VII, Kodak Ektar 203mm lens Ilford FP4 Plus. Its Lupex, a silver chloride paper, can only be contact printed with strong light, but it renders fine detail. In some instances, the brand has continued, while the original company has changed ownership, business name or indeed ceased trading.Īdox operates two factories in Germany and Switzerland producing films, papers and chemistry. After this only a handful of companies and brands survived, continuing to manufacture traditional photographic paper in smaller quantities, some diversifying into digital materials and technologies. Companies such as Kodak, Agfa and Ilford thrived throughout the 1900s until the advent of digital. The 20th century saw a huge growth in production offered by mechanisation, but also the rise of the global photographic market for both professional and amateur photographers. Photographic materials have been produced commercially since the 1850s, and gelatin bromide papers, the forerunners to today’s silver gelatin papers, were first made in 1874. While I have endeavoured to be as comprehensive as possible, I appreciate that there are some brands not covered such as Oriental Seagull and Slavich that currently have no distribution to the UK. I’ve concentrated on what is available in the UK, or at least what can easily be ordered from suppliers within Europe namely Adox, Foma and Ilford products. Given the dominance of digital, it is reassuring that there are still a wide variety of papers being produced. ![]() While it would be fascinating to look back at the history of such papers, it is probably more constructive to feature and celebrate what we print with today. When writing about black & white photographic papers currently available, there is often mention made of all the materials that have been discontinued over the years. ![]() Other comparable brands are Adox MCC and Ilford Multigrade Classic Foma Variant processed in Ilford PQ Universal developer Konica Hexar AF Ilford Delta 3200. Variant is Foma’s standard b&w neutral-tone paper. ![]()
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