Digital BW, The Print

Doug,
  If you *do* decide to go with a full PhotoShop
application, I would have to recommend version 6.0
over 5.5.  From my experience,(w/ 1280 on PC) the MIS
VM curves work better in PhotoShop 6.0 than 5.5.
  Of course, I don't think you can even get 5.5 new,
but if that were an option for you, I'd go for 6.0.

 daniel perez


--- dsantoli@... wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I'm new to digital.  I have no equipment yet and I'm
> currently 
> investigating the best way to spend my money to get
> started.  This 
> group has been a great resource for me and I saw the
> recent posting 
> of newbie advice which was very helpful.  In general
> I plan on buying 
> a film scanner, imaging software, an Epson printer,
> and quadtone 
> inks.  I have a few questions that I couldn't find
> answers to by 
> searching the archives here and in Google groups.
> 
> - Can I use the MIS workflows with Photoshop
> Elements?  Do I really 
> need Photoshop 6.0 instead?
> 
> - So far I've narrowed my printer choices to the
> Epson 890 or the 
> 1280.  I would obviously prefer the 1280 but price
> may be an issue.  
> Are there workflows for the 890?  If not, would
> creating transfer 
> functions be the way to go with the 890?
> 
> - How important is monitor calibration for black and
> white?  Would 
> the gamma tool with Photoshop be sufficient or do I
> need to buy other 
> software and/or hardware?
> 
> Please keep in mind that I've never used Photoshop,
> a film scanner, 
> etc.  Any other suggestions on getting started are
> very welcome.  
> Thank you for your help.
> 
> Doug Santoli
> Waterbury, CT
> 
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