Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]thanks for that link Scott. I've got some learnin' to do it seems. Rick. On 12/08/2005, at 6:03 AM, Scott McLoughlin wrote: > There's a ton of nice papers out there. EEM (archival matte) is > actually > a nice paper, just not so archival unfortunately. HPR (PhotoRag) is a > one of the most popular nicer matte papers. > > But HPR, Moab Entrada, Epson Ultrasmooth, Premier HotPresse, and on > and on - there are lots of nice matte papers out there with good > archival > properties, and different surface textures, brightness (with/ > without optical > brighteners), dmax levels and so on. > For glossy, the Epson "semi's" - semigloss, semimatte, premium > lustre - > all have many adherents. I've printed a bit a few months back on the > semigloss and was pleased. These are all quite archival with > appropriate > care. Costco (yup!) sells this stuff called "Kirkland" which is > like a nicer > Epson Premium Glossy, quite archival and made over in Switzerland. > Only 8.5x11 sheets, but a wonderful paper at a bargain price. > > Here's a really nice link with some good, detailed reviews of many > different papers from a guy who does his homework. It's called the > "Great Paper Chase." > > http://www.cjcom.net/articles/digiprn5.htm > > Scott > > Rick Dykstra wrote: > > >> I meant to ask, what sort of paper are people using with their >> Epson R800s, 1800s, 2200s? I've tried the Archival Matte and its >> very matt indeed. Something with just a little more life would >> be nice. But still with good archivals if possible. >> >> Rick. >> >> On 11/08/2005, at 10:47 PM, Rick Dykstra wrote: >> >> >>> Being something of a film lover I've been slow to engage with >>> the new fangled digital technology. I've waited till the gear >>> seemed good enough. After buying my first scanner recently, a >>> Minolta Dimage Scan Elite 5400 Mk II, I've just gone out and >>> bought my first inkjet printer today. An Epson Stylus Photo >>> R2400. OMBG is this thing good or what?! >>> >>> I've only done a couple of prints (on Archival Matt Paper at >>> that) and I'm a complete newby, with only Photoshop Elements 2 >>> in use and with minimal tweaking, but geez, this current >>> technology is very, very good. I'm glad I waited for these two >>> devices - its been a long wait, but worth it. >>> >>> I commend these devices to folks who might be shopping around at >>> the moment. The prints coming from my Leica lenses, Velvia >>> film, Minolta 5400 II scanner and Epson R2400 printer have blown >>> my little socks off. Yippee! >>> >>> Regards, Rick. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >