Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 10:27 AM 2/7/99 +0000, you wrote: >>On 02-02-1999 20:51 Joe Stephenson wrote: >> >>>I have a question for some of you folks who are more familiar with the >>>digital processes. What is the best B&W output method for digital images? >>>Can you obtain output that is like, or as good as a fine B&W print? What >>>is the cost for good B&W output, if it's avaible at all? >> >>Joe: >> >>B/W output for digital images is apparently VERY difficult to master, >>according to a recent article in the French photo magazine "Chasseur >>d'Images" (nr. 209 of December 98). I've just started using an Epson 740 for B&W and am quite pleased with the results. I've not used a darkroom in 15 years but have one under construction at present so I can make a more informed comparison soon. One nice thing about using the printer is that you can subtly tone your prints over quite a range, sort of the poor man's Nelson's Gold Toner. -Jay- Visit my website at: <http://www.dakotacom.net/~jaleblan/index.html>