Bergger VC Variable Contrast CB Fiber Based Black & White Enlarging Paper - 20x24" - 25 Sheets - Warm Glossy Surface

PRESTIGE VARIABLE CB is a double weight photographic paper with warm black image tone. Its heavy (300 gm2), superb fiber base gives it exceptional results. Surface is glossy.PRESTIGE VARIABLE CB can produce an image from a soft tone to an exceptionally hard tone due to the emulsion incorporating both blue and green sensitivities. By using a multi filter set, contrast range from 0 to 5 are available, in half grade increments from a single paper.Red safelight is recommended. With a 15 watt bulb direct illumination, minimum working distance is 1.5m. Safelight exposure longer than 2 minutes will lead to fog increase. It is a good idea to test for safelight fog from time-to-time.PRESTIGE VARIABLE CB paper can be exposed with all enlarger and printer light source. Be aware that some older types of cold light tubes may normally require more yellow filtration. For instance, with Kodak filters, right exposure times should be: 8 sec. for filters number 0; 1 and 2; 9 sec. for filter number 3 and 27 sec. for filters number 4 and 5.Process in any good quality paper developer at 20°C (68°F) for 1½ to 2 min. with continuous agitation. BERGGER 'ecco ' developers work pariculary well with this paper.An acid stop bath is optional but recommended. It quickly stops development by neutralizing alkali. This also helps extend fixer life. Dilution : 25 cc of 28% acetic acid in 1 liter of water. Stop bath time : 15 seconds or 20 to 30 seconds of water rinse.Treat in a conventional sodium thiosultate fixer for a minimum of 5 min. at 20°C (68°F). Normal fixer capacity is 1.5 sqm/liter. A two bath fixing method (at 2.5 min. per bath) may be used to avoid under-fixing. When the first bath is exhausted, replace it with the second bath and mix a fresh second bath . With ammonium thiosulfate 'rapid ' fixers, treat for 30 to 45 seconds only, then give a thorough pre-wash for 5 min, Next, treat with a wash-aid (see WASHING, below) with frequent agitation for 10 min. before transferring to a final wash.PRESTIGE VARIABLE CB responds well to bleaching and toning, To increase print life and deepen dark tones, prints may be treated in a selenium toner of about 1:15 dilution.The use of a wash aid (such as Kodak Hypo Clearing Agent) will reduce your wash time and increase the efficiency of your washing. As well, it will help guarantee the permanence of your photograph. Wash PRESTIGE in running water at a rate fast enough to completely change once every 5 minutes. Wash time is 1 hour at 20°C (68°F) or 30 min. if a wash aid has been used.To effect even and rapid drying, you may use a wetting agent as a final rinse. Excess water should be removed from the surface of prints with a clean sponge or squeegee. Prints may then be dried in dust?free air on drying screens or in a clean photo-blotter.PRESTIGE VARIABLE CB may be retouched, spotted and mounted using normal methods.