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Todd E. Maurer

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Mar 13, 2001, 3:45:55 PM3/13/01
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Well I just got my first Giclee print back.  The picture is amazing compared to a Ilfachrome print (16x20 to 16x20) of the same image and size.  Sharpness doesn't seem to be impacted.  The contrast is wonderful.  All the shadow and darker details in the transparency that block up when printing to Ilfachrome are there.  Costs are comparable unless you're paying to have  the scanning and file prep work done.

Archival wise the Giclee is supposed to last longer too.

The idea of using a digital darkroom to get back control of the final print is also a draw.

Other considerations.

  • A larger sheet output can be used to output several smaller images for the cost of a full sheet.  Since larger prints often have a lower cost per square inch, money can be saved.
  • If a single large image is printed, a border can be left of the attractive water color paper to take the place of a mat.
  • The surface is much more durable than Ilfachrome.  Not as easy to fingerprint or scratch.
  • The water color papers are stiffer and much less glossy so hinged in prints don't have odd reflections that distract from the image.
I feared the rougher surface of the cold rolled paper would hurt the image sharpness.  I am sure if I were measuring the difference it would be there.  However at 16x20 its hard to see much difference.  My wife saw and compared and immediate named a list of images she'd like to see in Giclee vs. Ilfachrome.

So I can see the possible advantages of a it.  Can anyone comment any the down sides?

Todd

Wayne D

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Mar 13, 2001, 7:14:32 PM3/13/01
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The only downside is the use/misuse of the term "archival" when speaking of Giclee prints - or any color printing for that matter. Check out the following site for more info.
 
 
 
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John Hennessy

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Mar 13, 2001, 9:06:25 PM3/13/01
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What printer did you use?

Wayne

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Mar 13, 2001, 10:16:32 PM3/13/01
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Todd E. Maurer wrote:
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> Archival wise the Giclee is supposed to last longer too.


Where did you hear that?


Wayne

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