Ilford Ilfospeed RC Digital Paper

[Fragomeni]

Has anyone had success using Ilford Ilfospeed RC Digital paper as an in-camera paper negative? The paper is panchromatic and would therefore provide a sensitivity to the full color spectrum rather then insensitivity to red, low sensitivity to green, and high sensitivity to blue light as typical enlarging papers do. Im wondering if this paper functions similarly to regular B&W paper i.e. can it be developed in regular paper developer? It seems that the only difference would be that you cant use it under a safe light. Any experience with this stuff here? Thank you.

[Bob Carnie]

Never tried it for making In Camera Paper negs.

I have used it for its intended purpose, as well as the fibre variation.
I have tons of the RC I would sell to anyone, been sitting around for about 4years so I cannot speak for its condition, I would have to run some to make sure its still good. I have three not opened 30inch x 100ft rolls and 3/4 of the same.
I would only sell as full rolls.
ISO is around 10-25 Harmon could give you better numbers.


You are right , any developer is ok with this paper , I use Dektol and Ilford multigrade developer, stop , fix hypo clear toning the same.
You do have to process without safe light , it has been no problem for use.
We first used Agfa Classic then the Harmon and we will try Adox.
Being able to work in safelight would be helpful but not necessary.

BTW I have never used it for analogue colour negatives , but its not a stretch to imagine it would work , as RGB laser exposure works fine.

Has anyone had success using Ilford Ilfospeed RC Digital paper as an in-camera paper negative? The paper is panchromatic and would therefore provide a sensitivity to the full color spectrum rather then insensitivity to red, low sensitivity to green, and high sensitivity to blue light as typical enlarging papers do. Im wondering if this paper functions similarly to regular B&W paper i.e. can it be developed in regular paper developer? It seems that the only difference would be that you cant use it under a safe light. Any experience with this stuff here? Thank you.

[Fragomeni]

Do you know if this paper can be exposed in the same way that normal enlarging paper can be (except without safelight obviously)? I'm wondering what it's exposure sensitivity would be in a regular enlarger rather then a digital laser enlarger. I would assume that a digital laser enlarger outputs significantly more light at a higher intensity. Is this true or do they output the same kind of light as a regular enlarger?

Also, what would you be asking for a roll of your old stuff assuming it works?

[jnanian]

bob

could it be developed by inspection with a green safelight ?

thanks !
john

[Bob Carnie]

Kodak, Fuji and Ilford all had to speed / changer the sensitivity of the emulsions to work on Laser or Led exposing units, like the Lambda, Lightjet or Chromira.
so my guess is enlarger exposure is stronger or about the same.
When I was doing all analoque printing I found the colour papers much slower, Putting in colour paper using an enlarger is much faster today.
As I said I never exposed the paper in a regular enlarger but Yes it will work, its a light sensitive emulsion.
Probably about 200 per roll but shipping may be a problem or an added cost.
Seriously if I sell it would be as is other than I would check the opened roll to see how it is and if it is good I would assume the rest is ok.

Do you know if this paper can be exposed in the same way that normal enlarging paper can be (except without safelight obviously)? I'm wondering what it's exposure sensitivity would be in a regular enlarger rather then a digital laser enlarger. I would assume that a digital laser enlarger outputs significantly more light at a higher intensity. Is this true or do they output the same kind of light as a regular enlarger?

Also, what would you be asking for a roll of your old stuff assuming it works?

[Bob Carnie]

I don't think so John , but really not sure. sorry.

bob

could it be developed by inspection with a green safelight ?

thanks !
john

[frotog]

I've used rolls of both the ilfospeed digital RC and fiberbased under an enlarger with excellent results. The speed is about the same as MG IV. You need to work in pitch darkness - no safelight. Contrast is approx. grade 3-1/2 to 4. 52"x 98' rolls of this stuff seem to be the best kept secret on Ebay with prices as low as $50! I bought three rolls at that price. The seller had another 82 rolls. At the time I purchased, the seller's stock had been up on the auction site for several weeks. I was the first person to buy. Kind of nuts considering the retail price of $800. If anyone wants some cut down to smaller sheets to experiment with, PM me.

[Fragomeni]

frotog, I'm pm you so I can run some tests on this stuff.

[David William White]

Bob & frotog: Is the backside of this paper free from logo or suchlike?

[frotog]

Hi, David,

No logos on backside.