New Seagull Select VC-FB is a cold tone, fiber based, variable contrast black and white enlarging paper. Select VC-FB produces a tonal range similar to New Seagull G, using New Seagull Professional Plus filters or any of the other commercially available filtration systems. These filters render eleven contrast grades. Select VC-FB is characterized by clean, intense whites and rich blacks. This paper is excellent for exhibition prints.
Safelight
Oriental recommends that a Kodak OC safelight filter or equivalent, be used
with a 15 watt bulb. The safelight should be at least four feet from the
enlarger and developing tray. Development of the exposed paper should be
completed within five minutes of removing it from the protective envelope.
Exposure
There is no change in printing time when using filters 0 - 3½. When
using filters 4 - 5, the exposure time is increased 1½ times. (Table 1)
Filtration
When using other than New Seagull Professional Plus Filters with a tungsten
light source, experimentation is necessary to get the best results.
Light Source
Select VC-FB is designed to be used with tungsten or tungsten halogen light
with a dichroic head. Oriental suggests that tests be made to determine the
contrast obtainable with an alternate light source. To alter contrast. use
magenta filtration for higher contrast and yellow filtration for lower
contrast. (Table 2)
Development
Select VC-FB can be processed with any currently available paper developer.
It produces clean whites and dark, lustrous blacks. Development times are
dependent upon dilution. Sufficient time must be given to insure full shadow
development. Over development may diminish the brilliance of the whites.
Stop Bath
After development, the prints should be immersed in an acid for 15 - 30
seconds, to neutralize the alkaline of the developer.
Fixing
There are several commercially prepared fixers available that are easy to
prepare. A regular fixer works in approximately 5 minutes. A rapid fixer
works in 3 minutes. A two fixer bath system is recommended for optimum results.
Washing
The two most important elements in effective print washing are keeping
prints separated and providing proper water circulation. Wash time will vary
from forty-five minutes to an hour and a half, depending upon three factors:
the washing system. flow rate of the water, and the composition of the water.
Drying
There are several ways to dry prints, including nylon or plastic screens,
blotters and heat-dryers. For best results prints should be sgueegeed then air
dried on fiberglass screens. Do not let them touch one another. The screen
must be clean and free from any kind of contamination. Prints dried face down
will dry with less curl.
Storage
If Select VC-FB is to be used in a short period of time, it should be
stored in a cool, dry place. For longer storage periods, unopened packages can
be placed in a refrigerator or a freezer. Care must be taken to allow
sufficient time after removing the paper from either the refrigerator or
freezer to reach room temperature before opening the package, so as not to
allow any water vapor to condense on the paper surface. An opened package may
be returned to the refrigerator or freezer if it is sealed in a plastic bag or
similar container. For additional information please refer to the technical
data booklet for New Seagull Select VC-FB, available at area camera stores.
Table 1 - ISO paper speed
| Filter | 0~3 | 160 |
| Filter | 4~5 | 100 |
| No Filter | ~ | 400 |
Table 2 - ISO paper range 160~60
| Seagull
Professional Plus |
Ilford
Multigrade |
Durst or
Omega D5500 Color Head |
Kodak CC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 110Y | 80Y |
| ½ | ½ | 90Y | 55Y |
| 1 | 1 | 70Y | 30Y |
| 1½ | 1½ | 30Y | 15Y |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2½ | 2½ | 30M | 25M |
| 3 | 3 | 45M | 40M |
| 3½ | 3½ | 55M | 65M |
| 4 | 4 | 95M | 100M |
| 4½ | 4½ | 130M | 150M |
| 5 | 5 | 170M | 200M |
Please note: If using a cold light head be sure to add a CC4OY compensating filter to help color correct lamp to paper sensitivity.
Safelight
OC safelight filter or dark red safelight.
Exposure
ISO Speed: P125
ISO Range: R100
Development
Develop in New Seagull Professional Plus Paper Developer (Dilution 1:7), or
equivalent, with agitation for three minutes. Stop, fix, wash, tone, and dry
as usual. You may alter image tone and contrast by experimenting with other
types of paper developers and additives.
New Seagull Paper Company
P.O. Box 28499
Santa Ana, CA 92799-8499
http://www.newseagull.com
newseagull@aol.com
Safelight
OC safelight filter or dark red safelight.
Exposure
ISO Speed: P80-P400
ISO Range: R50-R150
Filtration
White light produces approximately grade 2, blue light increases contrast,
green light decreases contrast. Yellow filtration reduces contrast, magenta
increases contrast. For best results use New Seagull Professional Plus
Printing Filters, available in sizes 3x3 and 6x6.
Development
Develop in New Seagull Professional Plus Paper Developer (Dilution 1:7), or equivalent, with agitation for three minutes. Stop, fix, wash, tone, and dry as usual. You may alter image tone and contrast by experimenting with other types of paper developers and additives.
New Seagull Paper Company
P.O. Box 28499
Santa Ana, CA 92799-8499
http://www.newseagull.com (
http://www.onecachet.com)
newseagull@aol.com
Revised: May 30, 2001