Digital BW, The Print

Getting a smooth ramp in the deep shadows is one of the challenges of
digital B&W.  The color-to-black ink crossovers are probably the problem.
For example, a list member sent me test strips of IP5 with a 9600, and 95%
was often the darkest patch.  The default Epson drivers usually compress the
deep shadows severely. 

So, part of the problem is probably a profile/curve that is not rendering
the deep shadows very well.

Additionally, of course, matte papers don't have the dmax that a glossy or
silver print would have.  This probably limits the eye's ability to separate
the deep shadows.

It's a really nice shot, by the way.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of William
> Wilson
> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 4:36 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] B/W on the 9600
> 
> It's that old B/W trail again, I have a very dark toned image and for
> the life of me it really sucks when I print on any of my Fine Art
> papers loosing the subtle tones. I did a lightened version but it
> looses it's gloomy feel.
> 
> My other B/W are contrasty but not quite so dark they look good in
> print but I suspect I'm pushing the limits of the inks and paper here.
> Has anyone any suggestions on this image any comments welcomed.
> 
> http://img222.imageshack.us/my.php?image=40779su.jpg
> 
> Cheers
> 
> William Wilson
> www.impact-imaging.biz
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