Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/11/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Greg, Speaking from personal experience, even seeing something roll out of an inkjet printer is a far cry from the magic of an image appearing in developer. OTOH, here's why I'm getting into inkjet printing. Even though I've always enjoyed darkroom printing it's a whole lot easier to make an inkjet. Especially a large print, like a 16x20. I can generate an inkjet faster than I can mix chemical in the trays. If I have everything (i.e. profiles) down (which I don't yet) I shouldn't even need to waste paper on test prints. Plus, there's no cleanup. I can make one print if I feel like it. Also, there are some wonderful papers available for archival ink jet printing. Many textures, surfaces, weights, etc., and more coming all the time. Good inkjet paper is more expensive than silver paper, but I need fewer test prints (again, assuming I get the digital system down). So for a single print it's more economical. The way I look at it I get the feel of a fine fiber based paper yet it's more convenient than printing on RC paper. The images are still Leica images. I can shoot something in the morning, develop film in the afternoon, and scan and print by evening. Because of the time involved in darkroom printing I always have a backlog. I've been a lurker on 3 digital inkjet user groups for over 2 years. But I'm just now getting into b/w inkjet printing. I think buying the right equipment is key. With the wrong equipment inkjet printing can be very frustrating. Seems equipment is the key to most things. Isn't that why we use Leica? Dave At 02:40 PM 11/6/2001 -0700, you wrote: >My sentiments exactly. > >Nothing compares with seeing you image come up in the development tray. > >Amen! > >Greg - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html