Ilford Multigrade Contrast Filters and Holder Set for Below Lens, Set of 12
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Ilford Multigrade Contrast Filters and Holder Set for Below Lens, Set of 12

SKU: ILMGFBL MFR: 1762617
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Key Features

  • Achieve precise contrast control with this Ilford Multigrade filter set!
  • Enhance your darkroom prints using these 12 mounted contrast filters.
  • Enjoy below-the-lens filter use with the included, easy-mount holder.
  • Get consistent results; these durable filters ensure long-lasting use.
  • Simplify your workflow with the included red safe filter for darkrooms.
  • Ensure light tightness and stable contrast for professional results.
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ERIK E : What size are these filters, I have a Bessler 23C that uses 2 1/4 x 2 1/4; will these fit?
ERIK E : What is the size of these filters, I have a Bessler 23 C that uses 21/4 x 2 1/4 will these fit?
Madison S : Are these for a use with a condenser enlarger? And are they yellow and magenta?DAVID T : They are for use with a black and white enlarger. They are not color filters so no, they are not yellow or magenta.DAVID K : They can be used with any enlarger. I use mine with a Chromega (diffusion) and a Beseler 67SC (condenser). They range from orange to magenta which provides contrast grades #00 to #5 on Ilford MG paper. I use them with many different variable contrast papers, including Adorama's own label. They work great. Rather than just going from yellow (low contrast) to magenta (high contrast, like people usually do when using filtration from a color head, these filters mix the two colors in a way that provides all the contrast grades, but requires less exposure variation when you switch from one grade to another.RICHARD G : You can get the info you want from ilfordphoto. This site won't let me post a link, sorry.JEANNE B : yes and yes. the filter sits below the enlarger lens on the enlarger's attached holder. and there are yellow and magenta colored filters in the kit.

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2019-08-12T14:34:54

Rated 3 out of 5

High price, Low build quality

The filters are extremely helpful in the darkroom. Even if the price wasn't so high, the build quality would still be poor. Given that the price is actually very high, the build quality is insanely poor. The plastic filter housings are held together with heat spot welds which are only half secure as some of them arrived new but not held together. The filters themselves are sandwiched between the plastic housing but some of mine are cut too small and do not cover the opening when they shift around. The case that they are housed in in just a bad design that lacks a hinge and is unstable. Finicky to use in the dark but give good results. I wonder if the Foma filters are made better???

STEVEN S.

2009-03-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Filters

These are great. I bought em to replace a set of larger ones that have been starting to get scratched up after only using them for a year. The results a always consistent and they are easy to swap one out for another. Should of bought this set last year.

Nvrdun

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Excellent Filters

By Nvrdun

These are great. I bought em to replace a set of larger ones that have been starting to get scratched up after only using them for a year. The results a always consistent and they are easy to swap one out for another. Should of bought this set last year.

The twelve MULTIGRADE filters are numbered 00-5 in 1/2 steps, with the lowest filter number corresponding to the softest contrast. Filters are available in sets of filters 8.9 x 8.9cm (3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches) and 15.2 x 15.2cm (6 x 6 inches). They can be used above or below the lens and can be cut to fit the enlarger filter drawer. Filter sizes 30 x 30cm (11.8 x 11.8 inches) are available to special order.

MULTIGRADE filters are very easy to use: no complicated calculations are needed when changing from one filter to another. The exposure time for filters 00-3 1/2 is the same; that for filters 4-5 is double.

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Key Features

  • Achieve precise contrast control with this Ilford Multigrade filter set!
  • Enhance your darkroom prints using these 12 mounted contrast filters.
  • Enjoy below-the-lens filter use with the included, easy-mount holder.
  • Get consistent results; these durable filters ensure long-lasting use.
  • Simplify your workflow with the included red safe filter for darkrooms.
  • Ensure light tightness and stable contrast for professional results.

What's in the box:

  • 12 Mounted Contrast Filters
  • Filter Holder for Below Lens Use
  • Instructions
  • Mounted Red Safe Filter
  • Mounting Hardware