Digital BW, The Print

Hello J,

>Do we really want to examine prints under a spectrum that almost 
>none of our print buyers will possess?

I am not prescient enough to know what kind of lighting my future
print buyers will or won't have.  In my case it is irrelevent because
I print Black Only with Eboni and my prints have no metamerism.  They
can be viewed under any kind of light.

As for whether someone might have it, daylight spectrum lighting is
steadily becoming more popular and widespread, both in business and
the home.  I discovered daylight tubes years ago and found that they
produced much less fatigue in the eyes after a full day in the
workplace.  Back then I had to buy them at a commercial electrical
supply.  Today they are cheaper and can be found at Home Depot and
other stores.  

They produce a bright white light that is very refreshing.  Even "Cool
White" fluorescent tubes are yellowish compared to these.  I have them
in my computer room at home where I spend many hours every day (self
employed, work at home).  They make a huge difference and I would not
use anything else.  They are also in my kitchen/dining area, and
visitors to my home often remark about the wonderful light they
produce.  They cost a few dollars more than other tubes, but are worth
every cent.

So as a general premise I would not accept the statement that almost
no print buyers will have daylight spectrum lighting.  If they are
enlightened people (pun intended, couldn't resist <g>) they will have
it.

My question about OTT lights is from my desire to add a lamp that is
similar to the existing light in the room.

Regards,
Clayton


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