Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 6/15/2003 6:42:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com writes:

> I'm curious about this comment.  Does anyone know what a lightjet/RA-4
> process is capable of with respect to dmax on RC papers?  The dmax of silver
> papers is typically not as high compared to what you can get with
> Ultrachromes on RC papers with photo black. Is it possible that the
> Ultrachromes are outperforming the lightjet/RA-4 workflow with respect to
> blacks?  I assume that lightjet/RA-4 is still the color gamut winner,
> however?
> 
> Robert
> 

According to a conversation I just had with Bill Atkinson, the Dmax and tonal 
gradations (like sky) are higher and smoother, respectively on a Lightjet 
with Fuji Crystal Archive PROVIDED that the lab has their calibration/management 
act together.

The 9600 Ultrachrome output on the RC paper has a bit less Dmax (an vastly 
overrated criteria in my opinion) but much better tonal separation in the 
yellows.

I have seen fine examples of both.

Claude Jodoin
Technical Editor
Rangefinder Publications
& Working Photographer


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