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What to do with old photo paper

Photography Asked on August 4, 2021

I am doing some spring cleaning and have discovered (well I sort of knew they were there) at the back of a cupboard the following un-exposed B&W white papers:

  • Ilford 5×7 Pearl Multigrade IV RC Deluxe. 100 count, un-opened.
  • Ilford 8×10 Glossy Multigrade IV FB Fiber. 25 count, but opened.
  • Ilford 8×10 Satin Multigrade IV RC Deluxe. 25 count, but opened.

These all date from the late 90’s. Are the usable? Should they simply be binned? Or would they make for some interesting effects for someone so inclined to actually use them?

3 Answers

Chances are good that the papers only have lost some sensitivity or contrast and that you with some adaption in exposure and gradiation control can make good prints on them.

Answered by jarnbjo on August 4, 2021

If you don't want to use them, consider donating them to a camera group or a local school's art department. I donated a bunch of 20-yr old paper to my local school (they do have a film course & darkroom), and they found the paper worked fine.

Answered by Carl Witthoft on August 4, 2021

try using them for lumen printing

Answered by Julie Davies on August 4, 2021

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