Digital BW, The Print

Great Choice, Jim.
Just go ahead.
(Sorry, can´t recommend any US sources ´cause I´m based in 
the EU.)
Bernd 


 Jim Panzer <jimp@r...> wrote:
> I am very sorry but I also meant to ask something else.  Is 
there any place
> that sells something like this as a package deal, or is it always 
separate
> parts fro different places?  And if so would anyone have any 
recommendations
> on who to buy from?  Thank again.

> was going start the transition
> in to digital printing.  I was wondering if I might run some 
thoughts on
> equipment past you and get some feedback before I actually 
make my purchase.
> I do mostly black and white work and have a few (on and off) 
years in the
> darkroom, (but nothing professional).  
> 
>     So it seems like Epson is the printer of choice here, I was 
going to
> start with the 1280.  I don't usually print much bigger then 8 by 
10 but I
> think it would be nice to have the option.  Then I would probably 
go with
> the Niagara continuous flow system, and the ink supply VM 
archival inks
> because I would like to get the richest blacks I can.  I would 
probably
> start printing on Epson Archival Matte paper too.  I think that's 
about all
> my budget will allow at the moment but I do plan on 
purchasing the Nikon
> coolscan 4000 someday....maybe next bonus.  I work with 
someone who has a
> canon 2700dpi film scanner and I will be using that for now.
> 
>     Well, sorry for the lengthy letter, I just wanted to make sure I 
am
> heading in the right direction before I spend my bucks.  Any 
feedback would
> be greatly appreciated, on or off the list.  Thanks again people, 
and take
> care!
> 
> Jim Panzer