Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe enlarging paper 8x10 vs Fujifilm 8x10 Crystal Archive Type II Glossy Enlarging Paper
Overall winner: Fujifilm 8x10 Crystal Archive Type II Glossy Enlarging Paper
Key Differences
Ilford Multigrade IV (A) is positioned as the more affordable option with strong black-and-white performance and contrast control, making it a good pick for traditional darkroom B&W enlargements. Fujifilm Crystal Archive Type II (B) is a higher-tier glossy paper focused on accurate color and stable image tones, so choose B when glossy color or tone stability is the priority
Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe enlarging paper 8x10
Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe Pearl paper for darkroom enlarging. Delivers notable color contrast and quality as noted by users
Pros
- high-quality paper
- rich developed images
- good contrast performance
- works well in basic darkrooms
Cons
- specific suitability not stated beyond basic darkroom use
Fujifilm 8x10 Crystal Archive Type II Glossy Enlarging Paper
Fujifilm 8x10 Crystal Archive Type II glossy enlarging paper for color accuracy and image stability. Delivers increased contrast with rich blacks and bright whites. Customer insight mentions effective color reproduction
Pros
- high color accuracy
- stable image tones
- glossy finish
- increased contrast range
Cons
- no customer negatives provided
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Ilford |
| Durability | Fujifilm |
| Versatility | Ilford |
| User Reviews | Ilford |