Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/08/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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