Re: Photozone lens tests
2008-12-27 by pr_roark
(Slightly OT) I d previously mentioned that the Photozone lens tests seemed to correlate well with what I saw on my 1.6 x digital
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Re: [Digital BW] Re: accurately rendering grain - noob question
2008-12-27 by David Murphy
... Not sure that I am following one of your pdf workflows precisely but the process goes like this: 1. Scan film negatives w/ Silverfast SE at 3200
Help with Epson 1280 and UT2 inkset
2008-12-27 by thejokester5521
I m a newbie to B&W printing, but am comfortable with color printing (calibration, icc softproofing, etc.) I just purchased the MIS UT2 inkset for my Epson
Harman FB Al on an HP 8750
2008-12-27 by Mike
I hear great things about Baryta FB and bought 15 sheets to try out. I do B&W (using channel mixer in PS rather than simple desaturating) and use an HP8750.
Re: [Digital BW] Viewing Lights
2008-12-27 by pr_roark
... To qualify for the Energy Saver (I think) label the CRI must be at least 80, I m told. ... There is an interesting relationship between light levels and
Re: accurately rendering grain - noob question
2008-12-27 by ben schneider
Ernst, I was thinking in a similar line. If the films scans were ever converted to Jpeg files, many of these subtle tones could be lost in the compression,
Re: accurately rendering grain - noob question
2008-12-27 by pr_roark
... I can t tell from this just what workflow you re using. In addition to what Ernst noted, one difference between the QTR black only and the full inkset is
Re: Viewing Lights
2008-12-27 by hjswim2@aol.com
I use Solux spots. Left fluorescents behind a long time ago. I bought ceiling light adapters and also clip-ons. Clip-ons are great because you can attach them
Other uses of MIS ink
2008-12-27 by Ernst Dinkla
http://www.sxlist.com/techref/pcb/etch/directinkjetresist.htm Interesting tinkering of printers, software, inks to make PCBs. -- Met vriendelijke groeten,Ernst
Re: [Digital BW] accurately rendering grain - noob question
2008-12-27 by Ernst Dinkla
... In your case it is more likely the better tonal distribution through QTR than what is possible (or harder to achieve) with the normal driver. But it could
Re: [Digital BW] Viewing Lights
2008-12-27 by Eugene Coggins
Paul: They are only the fluorescent tubes that are labeled Natural Sunshine. The tubes I am using I bought three years ago from Home Depot. The CRI are not
accurately rendering grain - noob question
2008-12-27 by David Murphy
So I m new to this but am now at least knee deep in seeing what is possible w/ modern inkjets for b&w. At the moment I have an Epson R280 loaded with the 6
Re: [Digital BW] Viewing Lights
2008-12-26 by pr_roark
Hi Gene, ... ... That s impressive. Are these CF floods or spots? Do you have a source? I m trying to upgrade Gallery Los Olivos lighting. Thanks, Paul
Re: [Digital BW] OT: rights to digital files
2008-12-26 by jim kitchen
Dear Sarah, If you have a moment, you might review the following topic... ³Work for Hire²
Re: [Digital BW] OT: rights to digital files
2008-12-26 by Debbi
May I ask if they signed a contract before the shoot and was there a mention of digital files in it? Were digital files discussed at all at any other time
RE: [Digital BW] OT: rights to digital files
2008-12-26 by Richard Smallfield
Hi, the deal is normally a portrait and prints - stick to your guns. If it s a commercial job, however, it s different because they will want to use the image
Re: [Digital BW] OT: rights to digital files
2008-12-26 by Pat Kalbaugh
Hi Sarah, ... So far, no one has gotten in touch with me so I haven t come up with a price but it would probably be a useage fee not unlimited print
RE: [Digital BW] OT: rights to digital files
2008-12-26 by Robert W Shearer
Your instincts are correct. Never give up your file. The client paid for a portrait. If they had purchased a portrait from a studio using film, they would not
Re: [Digital BW] Viewing Lights
2008-12-26 by Eugene Coggins
The ones I purchased have an CRI of 95 which is good enough. 80 is very very bad. Your are correct. Anything below 93 is considered poor. Gene ... [Non-text
OT: rights to digital files
2008-12-26 by Sarah Renkes
Hi All, I know this is terribly off topic so if it s completely inappropriate to post this question I apologize. But there are so many photographers on this
Re: [Digital BW] Viewing Lights
2008-12-26 by Louis Dina
... True enough, but unless they have changed since the last time I bought those, they have a fairly low CRI (ie, Color Rendering Index) in the 80 s. They are
Re:inkrepublic R2880 CIS
2008-12-26 by ben schneider
The InkRepublic CIS I just installed in a R1800, is the third, and best I have purchased. I think it is the best thought out design, and I like the dampers
Other epson printers
2008-12-26 by scfarina
I just joined this group. I m an amateur photographer who used to do a lot of black and white 20-30 years ago. I been thinking about getting into digital black
Re: [Digital BW] Viewing Lights
2008-12-26 by Eugene Coggins
If you are in the US., Home Depot sells both CF and different size tubes that are 5000°K. Gene
Re: [Digital BW] Viewing Lights
2008-12-26 by Ernst Dinkla
Related to this list, there are some Solux users that prefer the 4100K version for B&W prints.
Re: [Digital BW] Viewing Lights
2008-12-26 by Andrew Darlow
Hi Brian: Lighting is such an important part of proofing and viewing any print. I really like the original Solux Task Lamp, which comes with a SoLux 4700K 50W
Re: Viewing Lights
2008-12-25 by Louis Dina
Brian, The answer (in my opinion) depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you want to go with an industry standard so your lights match what your local
Re: Epson R800 3MK: Safe to continue printing with empty color carts?
2008-12-25 by simongriffee
Success, so far! I refilled the unused standard Epson color carts with distilled water bought from a farmacy, and refilled the MIS Associates ink cartridges in
Re: [Digital BW] Viewing Lights
2008-12-25 by Peter De Smidt
Ideally you view the print in the light that it s going to be displayed in. If you don t know what that ll be, then a daylight viewing booth can be handy.
Viewing Lights
2008-12-25 by Brian Corll
General question: If you use special lighting for viewing your prints, what s your preferred light ? I m thinking of getting/making something but there are so
inkrepublic R2880 CIS
2008-12-25 by paulprejza0101
http://www.inkrepublic.com/R2880.asp has any one used inkrepublic R2880 CIS? Any experience? I ve seen some real good reviews of their R2400, 2200, r1900 and
Re: [Digital BW] Re: PHOTOGRAPHY-NOW.NET - The Fine Art Photography Directory
2008-12-25 by Andrew Sharpe
I agree, the site is put together quite well. I only have two gripes: 1) when viewing a portfolio, the site resizes my browser to fit the screen. This is
Re: PHOTOGRAPHY-NOW.NET - The Fine Art Photography Directory
2008-12-25 by Jane Waters
It certainly would be nice to be among such luminaries; however, I suspect since THEY (whoever they are) make the determination as to whether or not we all
Replacement lamps and parts for Multi Pro???
2008-12-25 by Randy Rancier
Looks like I may be purchasing a Minolta Multi Pro Film Scanner from some one soon; anyone else out there have one for sale? Also, does anyone out there have
Re: [Digital BW] PHOTOGRAPHY-NOW.NET - The Fine Art Photography Directory
2008-12-24 by Matti Koskinen
... I don t have yet online, but the photos I sent to Ms Barbara Kennedy, the publisher, said they will be accepted. So after the holidays, I ll be putting up
Re: [Digital BW] Using Advanced Black and White with the 3800/4800 printers
2008-12-24 by Jim Goshorn
There is also this reference for 3800 printers provided by Eric Chan: http://people.csail.mit.edu/ericchan/dp/Epson3800/index.html Jim
Using Advanced Black and White with the 3800/4800 printers
2008-12-24 by cygwynn
A friend of mine has done a lot of work evaluating the Advanced Black and White driver Epson provides for the 3800 and 4800 printers. Here is a link to his
PHOTOGRAPHY-NOW.NET - The Fine Art Photography Directory
2008-12-24 by robertjonesphotography
I found a great web site - www.photography-now.net they run a new website for photographers. A directory dedicated to fine art photography, master
[Digital BW] Re: Refilling OEM Epson Cartridges
2008-12-24 by Paul Whiting
Rob, Yes, I refill the R1800. I do black only printing with MIS Eboni ink in the two black and the glop positions, using Paul Roark s workflow. In the color
Re: [Digital BW] Re: Refilling OEM Epson Cartridges
2008-12-23 by RobLee
do you refill R1800, if so what carts and ink do you use? ... From: Paul Whiting Subject: [Digital BW] Re: Refilling OEM Epson
Re: Ink mixing base pH control with Triethanolamine (TEA)
2008-12-23 by dlruckus
Yes. It often contains trace elements of metals and other chemicals all dependent on the method of distillation. That s probably the reason for the oem
[Digital BW] Re: Refilling OEM Epson Cartridges
2008-12-23 by Paul Whiting
... is to cover them with (clean) wet toilet tissue while I have the carts out. ... Thanks Mike, sorry I didn t see your suggestion earlier. I m a bit behind
Re: 1400 drive / mac os x / no color adjust not working
2008-12-23 by Sarah Renkes
by 3:00, with nail polish? thanks for the link...off to console myself with others rants. Sarah
Re: 1400 drive / mac os x / no color adjust not working
2008-12-23 by Tyler Boley
Sorry, I forgot to do the paste- http://luminous-landscape.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=30560 there are others about it more informative, but I can t find
Re: 1400 drive / mac os x / no color adjust not working
2008-12-23 by Sarah Renkes
Yes, I had an Epson tech cheerfully inform me that there would be no updated driver for the 2200 in Leopard, that basically there would no longer be any
Re: Ink mixing base pH control with Triethanolamine (TEA)
2008-12-23 by steve_wadlington
Paul, An interesting note that I found in the past; distilled water that we think is neutral PH can often be around 6.0 or so. Another note; on the oil
Re: 1400 drive / mac os x / no color adjust not working
2008-12-23 by Tyler Boley
Harry, Sarah, if you are using K7s, then you are probably using QTR. QTR abides. But Leopard and the Epson driver, and Adobe s newer print path, and in
Re: 1400 drive / mac os x / no color adjust not working
2008-12-22 by Harry Lockwood
... SNIP ... Sarah, What are the problems? I print with the R2400, using K7 inks, and experience no problems at all. Well, none that are related to the OS or
Re: 1400 drive / mac os x / no color adjust not working
2008-12-22 by Harry Lockwood
... If you mean choosing No color management in the first Print dialogue page, my answer is negative. This is true for both Tiger and Leopard (two different
Re: Ink mixing base pH control with Triethanolamine (TEA)
2008-12-22 by pr_roark
Hi Duane, ... The HP Grey comes in at 8.83 according to my new but cheap pH meter (calibrated to its 7.01 buffer solution). ... Yes, that is the obvious one