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Subject: [Leica] First Impressions - Epson R2400
From: rdcb37 at dodo.com.au (Rick Dykstra)
Date: Fri Aug 12 23:30:55 2005
References: <05FAA266-1C4A-41EC-A903-2F977F57B8AD@dodo.com.au> <1020BFF8-6748-4F0B-8BFB-3F01AAB261D8@dodo.com.au> <42FBAF10.3060409@adrenaline.com>

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.
>>>
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