Kodak Polymax Fine-Art Black and White Paper
Kodak Polymax Fine-Art Black and White Paper
USER REVIEWS
[Jun 19, 2003]
stantom
Intermediate
Strength:
Value, surface sheen...Glows!
Weakness:
Getting harder to get in UK...apparrently Kodak have already phased out small sizes. This is the best all-round neutral/cool paper I have used and I am unable to pick fault. It is very similar to Oriental Seagull VC in terms of its characteristic curve and surface finish. Unlike Ilford MG1V (which has a very dull matt finish if air dried), it has a soft sheen, especially if dry mounted and an incredible luminousity (Like Seagul). It also hold onto highlight detail well when contrast is good throughout the mid tones and shadow. I find this is the problem with MG1V (with my neg dev technique) in that if the mids and shadows are good in contrast, you will be on the verge of losing the highlights. I belive it is hard to seperate this paper and Oriental only that Polyxmax is cheaper!! Super in Eukobrom - Nice cool tones, tho a little less cool than Forte polygrade. However, I prefer it over Polygrade in all respects. Customer Service Not used Similar Products Used: Orinetal Seagul, Ilford MG1V, Agfa Classic (warmer) etc etc |
[Jan 08, 2001]
Bob Todrick
Expert
Strength:
Variable contrast
Weakness:
None I'm going to talk about specifically one paper here, the Polymax 'C' surface, which a lot of photo stores don't carry - you may have to special order it. Customer Service Excellent Similar Products Used: Agfa MC Classic FB |
[Jun 24, 2001]
Ken Rowin
Intermediate
Strength:
Great tonal gradation, deep rich blacks
Weakness:
Doesn't age well on the shelf of dealers. Must buy at stores where they do a large volume to ensure fresh stock. Great paper which I use in 8x10, 11x14 and 16x20. The only problem I ever had with this paper was related to freshness, when I purchased it at a local photo shop that didn't sell much paper - this resulted in grey-muddy prints. Customer Service Not needed Similar Products Used: Arista papers, Ilford Multigrade |