Digital BW, The Print

I've noticed that Inkjetgoodies is listing the new Arches papers, at 
only a slightly more ridiculous price than Hannemuhle papers. Has 
anyone had a chance to test them yet?

Steve Karafyllakis

http://www.stevekphoto.com

Steve,

I am expecting my order of Infinity to be delivered tomorrow.  I will 
let the group know of my impressions, particularly comparing the 
smooth paper to PhotoRag.

Regards.

Shilesh

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steven 
Karafyllakis" <steve@s...> wrote:
> I've noticed that Inkjetgoodies is listing the new Arches papers, 
at 

> only a slightly more ridiculous price than Hannemuhle papers. Has 
> anyone had a chance to test them yet?
> 
> Steve Karafyllakis
> 
> http://www.stevekphoto.com

That's great Shilesh, I look forward to your report. BTW I very much 
enjoyed the print exchange, though I feel a bit guilty about not 
finding the time to give some feedback. I'll try to do so before it 
becomes irrelevant, if it hasn't already

Steve
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Shilesh Jani" 
<shilesh.jani@s...> wrote:
> Steve,
> 
> I am expecting my order of Infinity to be delivered tomorrow.  I 
will 
> let the group know of my impressions, particularly comparing the 
> smooth paper to PhotoRag.
> 
> Regards.
> 
> Shilesh
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steven 
> Karafyllakis" <steve@s...> wrote:
> > I've noticed that Inkjetgoodies is listing the new Arches 
papers, 
> at 
> > only a slightly more ridiculous price than Hannemuhle papers. 
Has 

> > anyone had a chance to test them yet?
> > 
> > Steve Karafyllakis
> > 
> > http://www.stevekphoto.com

Steve,

It is never too late.  If you are inclined to, please do post your 
comments.  Even simple "thumbs-up", "thumbs-down" would suffice.  I 
know most partcipants take comments in the spirit of honest critique.

I am about to post my comments, and I was curious about your print.  
What film was used?  How was the film scanned?

Regards.

Shilesh

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steven 
Karafyllakis" <steve@s...> wrote:
> That's great Shilesh, I look forward to your report. BTW I very 
much 

> enjoyed the print exchange, though I feel a bit guilty about not 
> finding the time to give some feedback. I'll try to do so before it 
> becomes irrelevant, if it hasn't already
> 
> Steve
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Shilesh Jani" 
> <shilesh.jani@s...> wrote:
> > Steve,
> > 
> > I am expecting my order of Infinity to be delivered tomorrow.  I 
> will 
> > let the group know of my impressions, particularly comparing the 
> > smooth paper to PhotoRag.
> > 
> > Regards.
> > 
> > Shilesh
> > 
> > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steven 
> > Karafyllakis" <steve@s...> wrote:
> > > I've noticed that Inkjetgoodies is listing the new Arches 
> papers, 
> > at 
> > > only a slightly more ridiculous price than Hannemuhle papers. 
> Has 
> > > anyone had a chance to test them yet?
> > > 
> > > Steve Karafyllakis
> > > 
> > > http://www.stevekphoto.com

Sunday, April 27, 2003, 11:45:43 AM, Steven Karafyllakis wrote:

SK> I've noticed that Inkjetgoodies is listing the new Arches papers, at 
SK> only a slightly more ridiculous price than Hannemuhle papers. Has 
SK> anyone had a chance to test them yet?

SK> Steve Karafyllakis

I received a sample pack a couple of weeks ago and gave a few sheets a
try on my 1160 with MIS FS-N inks using Randall curves. The black was
even darker and richer than PR and also seems a tad sharper in minute
details (I tested both AI and PR side-by-side, same print, printed one
after the other). It's really nice stuff. I only had a few sheets so
will be experimenting more when a 25-pack arrives. I'll be profiling
it to my 2200 as well as it's supposed to be quite nice with color
too. Since it is giving me the darkest blacks I've seen so far with my
1160 using the MIS FS-N inks I'll be using it for sale prints and
personal framed prints. The expense will keep me from making it my
everyday paper however.

Best regards,
 Richard  

mailto:richard@...

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I've thought about trying out some Arches soon on my 1160 (MIS VM set 
with Roark curves). Ideally, I'd like proof with EEM and then print 
on Arches without having to waste much expensive paper in getting to 
the final print. Did you have to tweak your curves much to get a good 
print?

Chris Hargens

 --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Richard 
Sintchak <richcontaxg@s...> wrote:
> Sunday, April 27, 2003, 11:45:43 AM, Steven Karafyllakis wrote:
> 
> SK> I've noticed that Inkjetgoodies is listing the new Arches 
papers, at 
> SK> only a slightly more ridiculous price than Hannemuhle papers. 
Has 
> SK> anyone had a chance to test them yet?
> 
> SK> Steve Karafyllakis
> 
> I received a sample pack a couple of weeks ago and gave a few 
sheets a
> try on my 1160 with MIS FS-N inks using Randall curves. The black 
was
> even darker and richer than PR and also seems a tad sharper in 
minute
> details (I tested both AI and PR side-by-side, same print, printed 
one
> after the other). It's really nice stuff. I only had a few sheets so
> will be experimenting more when a 25-pack arrives. I'll be profiling
> it to my 2200 as well as it's supposed to be quite nice with color
> too. Since it is giving me the darkest blacks I've seen so far with 
my

> 1160 using the MIS FS-N inks I'll be using it for sale prints and
> personal framed prints. The expense will keep me from making it my
> everyday paper however.
> 
> Best regards,
>  Richard  
> 
> mailto:richard@c...
> 
> L i n k s  t o  m y  g a l l e r i e s:
> http://fujirangefinder.com/document.php?id=246

Monday, April 28, 2003, 11:48:38 AM, Chris Hargens wrote:

CH> I've thought about trying out some Arches soon on my 1160 (MIS VM set 
CH> with Roark curves). Ideally, I'd like proof with EEM and then print 
CH> on Arches without having to waste much expensive paper in getting to 
CH> the final print. Did you have to tweak your curves much to get a good 
CH> print?

CH> Chris Hargens


So far no, I just used the "stock" Randall curve, but again, I only
had a few sheets. I might when I get more sheets to work with.

Best regards,
 Richard  

mailto:richard@...

L i n k s  t o  m y  g a l l e r i e s:
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