Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe enlarging paper 8x10 vs 8.5 x 11 Neenah 3G Jet-Opaque Dark Colors 25 Pack
Overall winner: Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe enlarging paper 8x10
Key Differences
Ilford Multigrade IV RC Deluxe (A) is a dedicated darkroom enlarging paper noted for high-quality, rich developed images and good contrast performance, making it better for fine black-and-white darkroom work; Neenah 3G Jet-Opaque Dark Colors (B) is a standard letter-size (8.5 x 11) 25-sheet pack with an opaque finish suited to darkroom use and more convenient for small projects or printers. Choose Ilford A if you need archival-style enlarging paper with stronger contrast control; choose Neenah B if you want standard 8.5 x 11 sheets and a multi-sheet pack for general darkroom/draft use
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
8.5 x 11 Neenah 3G Jet-Opaque Dark Colors 25 Pack
Neenah 3G Jet-Opaque dark colors paper in 8.5 x 11, pack of 25. Suitable for darkroom enlarging with opaque finish. Customer insight hints mixed reactions
Pros
- opaque finish for darkroom use
- standard letter size (8.5 x 11)
- pack of 25 sheets
- brand reliability: Neenah
Cons
- customer insights: mixed sentiment
- no listed features available
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Neenah |
| Durability | Ilford |
| Versatility | Ilford |
| User Reviews | Tie |