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    Fine Art Photo Supply Perfecta paper

    Has anyone out there tried the perfecta paper sold by fine art photo supply? what did you think?

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    Ronald,

    I have not tried Perfecta, as yet, but I believe that the only way for you to get a satisfactory answer to your question is to try a package of that paper yourself, and see if it fits your vision and method of working. It will not involve a large investment. Perfecta will probably work with most paper developers, but be aware of the fact that it is a chloride paper, and Anthony has optimized a developer specifically for it. He is very dedicated and trustworthy, so if you want to obtain the best possible results, follow Anthony's recommendations very closely.

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    Fine Art Photo Supply Perfecta paper

    Perfecta is made by Ilford. Special developers may be desirable but are not necessary.

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    To the best of my knowledge, it's repackaged Ilford Multigrade.
    Bruce Barlow
    author of "Finely Focused" and "Exercises in Photographic Composition"
    www.brucewbarlow.com

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    Fine Art Photo Supply Perfecta paper

    At $49.90 for a 50 sheet box of 11x14, it's priced lower than the identical size and type of Ilford Multigrade paper at B&H. That makes it a pretty good deal. From Anthony's glowing product description, it sounded more like one of Kentmere's fine papers.

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    Fine Art Photo Supply Perfecta paper

    I thought Multigrade was a pure bromide paper-Perfecta is a chlorobromide paper (like Ilford Galerie). Has anyone done any comparisons to Multigrade or Oriental?

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    Alan,

    Multigrade is a chlorobromide paper, as are most variable contrast papers. The relative amounts of silver chloride and siver bromide that are used in the formulation of the paper's light sensitive emulsion determines whether the paper will be cold toned, neutral toned, or a warm toned. Bromide papers are cold toned, and chloride papers are warm toned. A chlorobromide paper is usually classified as a neutral toned paper.

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