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Re: How to get neutral B & W prints

2014-10-29 by Michael-K

Regarding what sort of lighting to use when evaluating a print, it may be most desirable to make a print for the lighting that will exist at the print's final display location (as well as can be determined). If the print will be in a gallery using 3,200*K halogen lamps, with xx foot candles falling on the print, use similar lamps and brightness for your testing location. If the print will be hung in a home with low level, 2,700*K lighting, use that for the test. If the print will be hung outdoors...well, you get the idea.

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