Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Excerpts from leica: 22-Sep-99 [Leica] Obtaining Color Prints Doug Herr@compuserve.com (1217*) > I've had the same problem since I love the colors, exquisite detail and > longevity of a decent Kodachrome and until I went digital there was nothing > that could give me the quality I wanted. I have several chromes which, due > to a variety of factors, were unprintable (IMHO) before digital. The > processes I've tried included Kodalux, custom Cibachromes, home > Cibachromes, custom type-C via interneg, and the closest I got before > digital were the home Cibachromes. The digital prints, even from a 4-ink > printer, blow the Cibas away. Digital prints of Kodachromes made with > Leica glass are mind-boggling. A proper professional lab can can print Ilfochromes (Cibachrome) of stunning contrast, depth, and clarity. One of the ways they acheive this is by carefully produced contrast masques. Before you dismiss Cibachrome out of hand, you might give them a try for one of these "unprintable" chromes. My personal recommendation is Portland Photographics in Portland Maine. info@portphoto.com or www.portphoto.com rwyble@erols.com Richard J. Wyble