Digital BW, The Print

I thought the group should be aware of the great article in Photo Techniques
this month by Tony Martin(President Lyson USA).  He discusses Dye-Based or
Pigment-Based inks and debunks some of the myths concerning digital inks.
This article does a great job explaining general ink theory and what we can
expect or not expect from various product designs. Not only would I
recommend that each person on the list should pick up a copy of the current
(March/April 2004) Photo Techniques and read this article, but you may want
to subscribe.  This publication is one of the very best, full of useful
information with each issue.  I really look forward to it every other month.
Unlike some of their competitor publications they have embraced the switch
to digital with full vigor and use as much space on it as they do darkroom
techniques.  Not bad for a publication that at one time was entirely
concerned with darkroom technique.  If a person is going to subscribe to any
photo publication today this and LensWork (for their wonderful B&W
portfolios and interviews) should be on the top of their list!  A wealth of
information and enjoyment.  I have no connection to these magazines other
than I subscribe to both. I hope someone finds this suggestion useful.
Thanks.


Roger Smith
E. Lansing, MI 48823--