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Foma Fomaspeed Variant III 312 VC RC Paper, Matte, 42.5"x33' Roll

SKU: FOM29499 MFR: 29499
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Key Features

  • Achieve stunning black and white prints with Fomaspeed Variable Contrast RC paper.
  • Enjoy a neutral tone and rich tonal range for expressive, archival-quality prints.
  • The matte surface finish reduces glare, perfect for display and detailed enlargements.
  • This multigrade paper offers flexible contrast control for creative darkroom work.
  • With a medium-weight, resin-coated base, this paper handles beautifully in processing.
  • Get a 42.5"x33' roll for large format printing, ideal for professional photographers.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?Amy L : I have used foma's RC velvet and wan to try their RC matte

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2023-02-08T07:41:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Enlargement Paper

Great B & W paper at a good price. Super fast shipping.

DENNIS K.

2023-02-05T13:25:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Great B & W enlargement paper.

Great paper at a good price. Super fast shipping.

DENNIS K.

2022-04-10T18:06:52

Rated 4 out of 5

A decent utility paper

It is a decent utility paper, but highlights sometimes come out a little muddy due to the paper itself not being a bright white. And while polyphenol developers can work with this paper, the silver in the emulsion tends to react leaving the whole sheet with a slight greyish tint that compresses the tonal range. Regular paper developers work just fine.

John M.

2021-10-19T10:14:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Excellent product, at least in my cameras it seems to be ISO 8.

JOHN W.

2021-08-11T08:56:34

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product and price

Great tonality, especially for the price!

KYLE H.

2020-11-11T07:17:07

Rated 5 out of 5

A great product at a really amazing affordable price

I have tried other Foma products before. I’m a fan of Foma Classic 100 film with its great classic look and great contrast. I have also used Fomafix fixer and also find it good product. This photo paper is also a great product at a really amazing affordable price. Very recommended!

AP A.

2019-09-18T08:58:55

Rated 5 out of 5

great product for pinhole cameras

I used this in a photography class to create long-exposure pin-hole camera images. It was great at capturing and recording enough light to then print by photographing with an ipad, enhancing and then printing the reverse image. Will use again.

Virginia N.

2019-05-30T15:54:07

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Beautiful paper, easy to use and dries very nice and flat. Took a few tries to get the hang of how the paper worked best, but it’s been very consistent ever since. I love the velvet finish. I’d definitely repurchase.

PETER S.

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Foma Fomaspeed Variant III Specifications

  • Paper Type

    Negative

  • Base Type

    Resin Coated / Medium Weight

  • Surface Finish

    Matte

  • Contrast

    Multigrade

  • Tone

    Neutral

  • Paper Handling

    Red Filter (15 W Bulb)

  • Quantity

    1 Roll

  • Roll Size

    42.5" x 33' (107.95cm x 10m)

  • UPC Code

    8593346294995

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great product for pinhole cameras

By Virginia N.

I used this in a photography class to create long-exposure pin-hole camera images. It was great at capturing and recording enough light to then print by photographing with an ipad, enhancing and then printing the reverse image. Will use again.

Great Enlargement Paper

By DENNIS K.

Great B & W paper at a good price. Super fast shipping.

Explore the exceptional qualities of the Fomaspeed Variant III 312 VC RC Paper, a professional-grade, black-and-white photographic paper that offers unparalleled versatility and performance for photographers and darkroom enthusiasts. This matte-finished, resin-coated paper is engineered to provide a broad contrast range, from the gentlest of tones to the most intense, by utilizing color filters during exposure. The Fomaspeed Variant III is an ideal choice for a variety of photographic applications, from amateur snapshots to commercial projects and artistic expressions.

Crafted with a silver chlorobromide emulsion, this paper imparts a neutral-to-medium warm tone to your silver images, ensuring that each print captures the essence of your vision. The rich half-tone scale across all contrast grades enhances the depth and dimensionality of your photographs, while the luminous white paper base and deep, saturated blacks create striking visual contrasts.

The Fomaspeed Variant III is not only high-quality but also designed for efficiency. The emulsion layer includes developing agents that expedite both machine and manual processing, reducing development times to a mere 60 - 90 seconds at 20°C. The thin emulsion layer on the durable resin-coated base significantly shortens the time required for development, fixing, washing, and drying. This not only streamlines your workflow but also minimizes the consumption of processing baths and water, making it an environmentally conscious choice.

Available in a generous 42.5"x33' roll, this matte paper is perfect for photographers who demand both quality and quantity without compromise. Whether you're capturing the subtleties of a portrait, the grandeur of a landscape, or the intricate details of a still life, the Fomaspeed Variant III 312 VC RC Paper is designed to bring your photographic prints to life with clarity, contrast, and professional-level quality.

Foma Fomaspeed Variant III Features

  • Traditional black and white paper
  • Resin-Coated (RC) paper base
  • Silver Chlorobromide Emulsion
  • Variable-Contrast (VC)
  • Neutral-to-Medium Warm Tone

Key Features

  • Achieve stunning black and white prints with Fomaspeed Variable Contrast RC paper.
  • Enjoy a neutral tone and rich tonal range for expressive, archival-quality prints.
  • The matte surface finish reduces glare, perfect for display and detailed enlargements.
  • This multigrade paper offers flexible contrast control for creative darkroom work.
  • With a medium-weight, resin-coated base, this paper handles beautifully in processing.
  • Get a 42.5"x33' roll for large format printing, ideal for professional photographers.