Digital BW, The Print

I just wanted to pass along what appears to be a good source for Epson
papers.  The company is called atlex.com.  They shipped via UPS ground from
FL to Atlanta in two days (actually 1.5).  They had the lowest prices around
after a search on the net.  I called them to check for "gotcha" shipping
charges but their shipping charges were also the most reasonable around.  My
8 lb shipment was only 5.91.  That means I paid $12.60 per box of Epson
Archival Matte 8.5x11 INCLUDING SHIPPING (they do have a $25 min order).

I have no affiliation with this company but just thought I would pass the
info. along for others who need good service and also need to watch the
bottom $$ line.

Here is the direct link:  http://www.atlex.com/Epson/more/archival_matte.htm

Doug

Totally Agree.  Their prices are great, and their shipping costs 
are "real" costs, not inflated.

Kevin

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., "Doug Fisher" 
<dougfisher@e...> wrote:
> I just wanted to pass along what appears to be a good source for 
Epson
> papers.  The company is called atlex.com.  They shipped via UPS 
ground from
> FL to Atlanta in two days (actually 1.5).  They had the lowest 
prices around
> after a search on the net.  I called them to check for "gotcha" 
shipping
> charges but their shipping charges were also the most reasonable 
around.  My
> 8 lb shipment was only 5.91.  That means I paid $12.60 per box of 
Epson
> Archival Matte 8.5x11 INCLUDING SHIPPING (they do have a $25 min 
order).
> 
> I have no affiliation with this company but just thought I would 
pass the
> info. along for others who need good service and also need to watch 
the
> bottom $$ line.
> 
> Here is the direct link:  
http://www.atlex.com/Epson/more/archival_matte.htm
> 
> Doug

Greetings:  I have a portrait job coming up, usually I shoot 120 
delta 100 with the hasselblad. Scan with the sprintscan120,  4000dpi. 
Output with an epson 7000, Lysonic ink, epson enhanced matte paper. 
I'm thinking of shooting colour neg. instead,  kodak 160 portra nc. 
Then using Russell Browns conversion method to B&W.  Anyone done any 
tests or comparisons  between the B&W or colour neg. like this?
  I'm not trying to start a "B&W vs. Colour war", just curious as to 
sharpness differences, ease of use, etc.
Larry
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Are there lists on the Web that are focussed on inkjet color printing 
and which compare in substance, level and participation to our 
"DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint" list?
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Jean-Michel Paris 
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--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., Jean-Michel Paris 
<jmparis@g...> wrote:
> Are there lists on the Web that are focussed on inkjet color 
printing 
> and which compare in substance, level and participation to our 
> "DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint" list?

try http://groups.yahoo.com/group/archivalcolor
or http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digital-fineart

Both are good lists.

Gregory Schern
Inkjet Goodies - Photographic and Fine Art Inkjet Supplies
www.inkjetgoodies.com
info@...
Order Toll Free 866 330-4514

Larry,

I do a lot of business head shots where the client
needs B&W, but I mostly use Portra 160 NC, or even
Provia 100F (they'll usually purchase more for
personal use if they have the option for color).

I use channel mixer mostly, but sometimes the Russell
Brown method for conversion.  Both work fine.  Most of
my clients are thrilled that they can order both B&W
and color.  So, in other words, it works great for
portraits, but I'm not sure what the fine art
photographers prefer.

Thom


--- Larry Ostrom <ostrom@...> wrote:

> Greetings:  I have a portrait job coming up, usually
> I shoot 120 
> delta 100 with the hasselblad. Scan with the
> sprintscan120,  4000dpi. 
> Output with an epson 7000, Lysonic ink, epson
> enhanced matte paper. 
> I'm thinking of shooting colour neg. instead,  kodak
> 160 portra nc. 
> Then using Russell Browns conversion method to B&W. 

> Ostrom Photography
>   ostrom@...
>     ******  *******