Fotokemika's Varycon Variable Contrast papers have a rich quality, reminiscent of classic B&W photographic papers of decades ago. Using very high silver content and single run coating methods, these papers yield high quality results with very long tonal range. Similarly, Fotokemika's EMAKS papers deliver the same high quality, but in fixed grades. Unlike most other papers, Varycon and EMAKS have no developers or brighteners built into them, so what you see is the true image. One try of either of these papers, and like scores of other photographers, you'll discover that with Varycon and EMAKS, what's old is what's new again.

Fotokemika's Varycon Variable Contrast Fiber paper has a rich quality, reminiscent of classic B&W photographic papers of decades ago. Using very high silver content and single run coating methods, these papers yield very high quality results with very long tonal range.

Fotokemika's fiber-based papers are 320gsm in thickness and the emulsion contains about 2 grams per square meter of silver.

A standard red safelight must be used. OC safelights or a combination of red and OC safelights may result in fogging. Please do a safelight test for your own darkroom environment.

The K in the description means that the paper is Fiber Based (Baryta coated paper).
The G means that the surface is Glossy.

With no filter included, the Dmax is 1.90. Spectral sensitivity goes up to 570nm, with maximum sensitivity at 550nm. The ISO speed with no filter is P 100.

Compatible with both Ilford Mulitgrade and Fotokemika Varycon filters.

Made in Croatia

Fotokemika Emaks is a silver-rich neutral tone chlorobromide emulsion on a double-weight , warm, off-white, fiber base.

Available in Grades 2, 3 & 4.
ISO Speed rating = P 50
ISO Range rating = R 70
Base Thickness = 250 gsm
Silver Content = 1.5 - 1.8 g/m2

Safelight compatibility = red or orange (0C)

Fotokemika Emaks:

• Rich blacks and nicely stepped mid tones
• Exceptional response to all toners
• High silver content and the addition of gold chloride to make this the perfect paper for Lith Printing

Same as Nuance brand and Cachet Expo RF graded fiber-base photographic papers.

Note: This paper is listed on the Fotokemika Emaks datasheet as grade #1 but it is actually closer to a grade #2 by U.S. contrast grade standards.

Download the Technical Data Sheet for Fotokemika Emaks B&W photographic papers