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09/06/2004 07:26:23 AM · #1 |
Epson have a Premium Gloss Photo Paper and a Premium Semigloss Photo Paper available. Other makes doubtless have something similar.
The full gloss is the ultra shiney stuff, the semigloss is more like what you get at a 35mm traditional photo lab now, it has a little bit of texture to it (probably not the right word but hopefully you'll understand.
I think I prefer the semigloss finish as it gives my prints a better overall "feel" to them. However, being not quite as smoothe maybe that is not for the best.
What do others think if you have either used this semigloss paper for your own printing, or even just get your standard 35mm (is there still such a beast?) developed that way.
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09/06/2004 10:38:55 AM · #2 |
All I use anymore is the semi gloss.
I love it!
No fingerprints, no scratches (unless you grind it with a key) and It dries faster.
I don't like the glossy, It's not even very glossy at all, not compared to a C41 print.
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09/06/2004 11:07:45 AM · #3 |
You should all be using Ilford smooth pearl paper. It's the greatest
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09/06/2004 11:10:03 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by magicshutter:
You should all be using Ilford smooth pearl paper. It's the greatest |
its not archival! I bought a bunch, and it fades super quick. (the ilford gallerie pearl)
this is from ilfords website:
As with all nanoporous (instant dry) coated media, ILFORD GALERIE Smooth Pearl can be susceptible to 'gas fading' due to air bourne pollutants. Covering the image with glass for example, will ensure that a print from a dye based printer will last for up to 10 years depending on the manufacturer's ink. Initial accelerated testing indicates that a GALERIE Smooth Paper product will last in excess of 30 years using a pigment ink desktop printer.
Message edited by author 2004-09-06 11:19:35.
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09/06/2004 06:17:05 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by ericlimon:
All I use anymore is the semi gloss.
I love it!
No fingerprints, no scratches (unless you grind it with a key) and It dries faster.
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Well, I did my first prints last night on the semi gloss and yup, I agree entirely.
I just bought x2 packs of Premium Glossy and x1 of the semo gloss to try that .... I'm going to see if the shop will exchange the glossy ones as they have not even been opened.
I didn;t realise it was less susceptable to finger prints and scratches, which is another major plus for me.
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09/06/2004 06:36:07 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by ericlimon:
Originally posted by magicshutter:
You should all be using Ilford smooth pearl paper. It's the greatest |
its not archival! I bought a bunch, and it fades super quick. (the ilford gallerie pearl)
this is from ilfords website:
As with all nanoporous (instant dry) coated media, ILFORD GALERIE Smooth Pearl can be susceptible to 'gas fading' due to air bourne pollutants. Covering the image with glass for example, will ensure that a print from a dye based printer will last for up to 10 years depending on the manufacturer's ink. Initial accelerated testing indicates that a GALERIE Smooth Paper product will last in excess of 30 years using a pigment ink desktop printer. |
Ilfords Galerie CLASSIC Pearl is my favorite! Been using it a long time. Have a shot using it on my fridge (with southern light exposure through the window) that shows no fading at all (using Canon OEM inks). That was put there last October. According to some on the Yahoo printer list, theirs were noticeble faded with this type and amount of treatment.
All those tests depend on quite a few things...how you display the shot, type of ink, different paper types, method of test, etc. Make a print and go staple it to the side of the woodshed and it will fade in a few days (just like any "real" photograph might), put one on your fridge, one in an album with sleeves in a dark place. Then compare them once in awhile.
I always recommend to someone who buys any art to frame it behind glass. Most of mine I frame myself anyway, so that is done.
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