[rollei_list] making prints
- From: Newhouse230@xxxxxxx
- To: rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:24:43 EDT
Hi Mark Rabiner,
Thanks for your response.
You object to my saying that I 'file' prints in binders.
Actually I do file the prints, Mark. I put the digital file name on each
and have an index that allows me to locate the print within the collection
of binders.
Regarding the paper I use; Epson Ultra Premium Glossy....Wilhelm Imaging
(who I'm sure you are familiar with) rates the Epson k3 pigment ink on this
paper as giving a print with 300 years dark storage and 100 years if framed
with uv-filtering glass. So I'm not sure why you say "glossy paper is
not archival". I don't think you can accurately make such a statement
without considering the specific paper, the ink that is used on it.
Do you have some conflicting data I could see?
I DO use 100% rag for my mat board, of course if I'm preparing a
mounted print for display or sale.
As for the sheet protectors I use, they are POLYPROPYLENE....not PVC.
They are regarded by archivists, as 'archival' and Avery R+D Dept said
that off-gassing is not an issue. Perhaps you have some contrary data here as
well? ....or maybe you thought I was using PVC which definitely does
present a problem? This polypropylene is often used in negative storage
products sold by major stores such as Adorama and B+H for example.
As for these page protectors being "aesthetically really awful" I agree,
but they serve my purpose; remember, this is for storage not for display.
As for it being tough to 'work in a vacuum' I'm not sure why you think
I do, but I just thank my lucky star that I have helpful folks like you to
straighten me out.
Regards,
Charlie Silverman
The 'filing' these images takes place not in the printing but in the
putting them in hard drives after scanning. And glossy paper is not
archival
I'd use rag paper if any kind of permanence issues are in mind.
Those pages are for the birds.
They are aesthetically really awful and don't add to archival aspects but
make them questionable. They trap gasses.. People don't use them.
Its hard working out of a vacuum with no one to ask.
It helps to take classes and know other photographers face to face.
Mark William Rabiner
> From: <Newhouse230@xxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:55:42 EDT
> To: <rollei_list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Making Prints
>
>
>
> I print about 300-400 8"x10" per year on an Epson R2400 pigment inkjet
> printer. I file the prints in acid free sleeve protectors in very
large 3
> ring binders. Everything gets printed on Epson Ultra Premium Glossy
for
> purposes of 'filing' these images. All my digital files are backed up
on two
> additional hard drives plus DVD. (that's how much I trust those media)
>
> A lot of the recent work, unfortunately is not Rollei- captured, I
> expect to start scanning a large number of my Rollei negatives next
year.
>
> I printed with wet chemistry off and on for 40 years. After a back
> injury made it impossible for me to be bending over trays I was
fortunate
> enough find digital printing. As much as I loved results of 'wet'
work, it's
> nice that I will be able to continue printing no matter what
limitations age
> brings.
> I've gotten somewhat skilled in Photoshop and find that I use the same
> mentality as I used in the darkroom. If you know what good print
should look
> like in wet work,. you will no doubt be able to create them in digital
> printing as well.
> It's not rocket science.
>
> Charlie Silverman
>
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