ILFORD MG RC Deluxe is the new 2020 premium quality variable, multi-grade darkroom paper with a 190g/m2 medium weight resin coated base. It replaces the older MGIV RC version.

The new paper has a more neutral base tone and a slightly warmer image tone. As a result the product is now more clearly positioned between Multigrade RC Cooltone and Multigrade RC Warmtone. The new product also has a higher maximum density, giving more depth to the prints and a slightly extended tonal range compared to MGIVRC.

EXPOSURE

New Multigrade RC Deluxe is approx. 1 stop faster than MGIVRC and no longer has a large step change in exposure between grade 3.5 and grade 4, therefore only fine tuning of the exposure is now required when switching between all grades. Ilford have designed the new paper to be easy to print from most negatives. The new paper has a smoother characteristic curve (no steps) and therefore a more consistent contrast response throughout the tonal range.
Low to mid grades are offset up to 1 grade harder, whilst the large speed difference between grade 3.5 and grade 4 is now reduced. These changes allow more control where most negatives are printed with only a slight trade off in overall contrast range. The new paper is fully compatible with ILFORD MULTIGRADE speed-matched filters, legacy Multigrade 500/600 exposure units and other variable contrast enlarger systems. The 5th generation of our MULTIGRADE, Resin Coated, variable contrast black & white photo paper. Ideal for beginners and advanced users. *Medium weight 190gsm resin coated paper *Neutral base tint *Choice of glossy, satin or pearl surfaces *Available in sheets and rolls