Hi Steve,
Ilford Fine Art Paper looks like watercolor paper. It's thick, textured, and it
leans toward the ivory. Prints are brilliant, rich, and deep. I don't think
there's anything out there that compares.
It's snowing and cloudy in Michigan today, which is nice for Christmas
but not great for photography. However, I did shoot a roll of Fuji ISO 400
transparency film indoors with my 400T flash bouncing off the ceiling. (I had
only the LX cord for the strobe with it's two extra connectors, but I did have
a pc extension cord. So I was able to plug the 400T cable into the extension
cord. Then, of course, I could plug the extension cord into the 6x7. I mounted
the flash on a big stroboframe. It's quite a workout with all that equipment,
probably close to a 15 pound rig, but the stroboframe has a solid grip, and it
all feels pretty secure. Of course none of the five people I support will let
me take their picture, but I do have two dogs. They have to pose whether they
like it or not. So I shot a roll of dog pictures. Everything seems to work
nice. The camera is easy to focus even in dim room lighting. I'll bring the
film to the two-hour pro lab tomorrow and see what I have. But I'm liking it so
far. (Can't wait to scan some of those big transparencies and make some digital
prints -- on Ilford Fine Art Paper :-)
Happy printing,
Paul
Steve Larson wrote:
> Paul, the Ilford Fine Art paper, is that a glossy mat?
> Thanks for your help. Is the 6X7 getting a workout yet?
> Steve Larson
> Redondo Beach, California
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2001 9:56 AM
> Subject: Re: Epson Stylus C80 --- Opinions?
>
> > I think Epson Professional Glossy is available in letter size, but not all
> > stores stock it. MacWarehouse usually has a good supply of the various
> paper
> > types. You should also try Ilford Fine Art paper. So far, everyone on the
> > list who has tried it falls inlove. It's fabulous stuff, and it seems to
> work
> > well with all the high end Epson and Canon printers. (You have a high end
> > printer.) I think Wheatfield Willy is using the C80, so he may have some
> > further observations. I'm still on the old Epson 1200, which is a
> different
> > ink type. (Very good print quality. Not so good print life.) Another
> glossy
> > paper that I've had success with is Ilfore Gallerie. However, I'm not sure
> > how well it will work with the C80 inks. Kodak paper, btw, works fine on
> the
> > 1200, but I'd probably take it back based on Maris' comments. I think he
> has
> > experience with your ink type.
> > Paul
> >
> > Steve Larson wrote:
> >
> > > Thanks Paul! I guess it`s time to start opening up the box, since
> > > there are two positive feedbacks.
> > > Steve Larson
> > > Redondo Beach, California
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, December 25, 2001 9:29 AM
> > > Subject: Re: Epson Stylus C80 --- Opinions?
> > >
> > > > Hi Steve,
> > > > Yep, it's a keeper. It's basically the same as the Epson 1280, save
> for
> > > > the maximum print size (81/2 width, I believe). That means it's
> capable
> > > > of producing truly photographic prints from a good scan. A happy
> holiday
> > > > to you as well.
> > > > Paul
> > > >
> > > > Steve Larson wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > To all a very Happy Holiday Season to you and yours!
> > > > >
> > > > > Is the printer in the subject line a good one? My wife (Santa)
> > > > > surprised me with one this morning, she doesn`t know a lot
> > > > > about printers (me either), so we ask the PDML collective,
> > > > > can I keep it?
> > > > > Steve Larson
> > > > > Redondo Beach, California
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