Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>-----Original Message----- >From: Henry Ambrose [mailto:digphoto@nashville.net] >Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 10:27 AM >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: Re: [Leica] Epson 870, 1270 > > >>And what about quad inks for the 1270? >> > >No, not at this time. >You'll be amazed with the Epson inks anyway and probably won't >care about >others. These new printers/inks/papers really are that good! Allow me to second Henry's vote of confidence in the new Epson inks and papers. I still prefer Tetenal SpectraJet to the new Epson Premium Photo paper, but the Epson paper is darn close in sharpness, may be even a tad more neutral than the Tetenal, and has guaranteed longevity. As far as quad inks for the new printers goes, I now think you don't need 'em. I tried doing B&W on my 750, and didn't have much luck - even with MIS quads. I never really liked the images, for one reason or another. One print from the 870 using the colour inks was all it took to convince me that I can put the resurrection of my B&W darkroom on the back burner. This printer makes gorgeous B&W's. And now of course, all that money I was going to spend on my darkroom can be reallocated to upgrading my HP S20 scanner. Digital darkrooms are indeed coming of age. Yes, this discussion really belongs on the Epson list, but I'd rather proselytize my friends than preach to a choir of strangers. And besides, good digital B&W printing is a must for all those (technically) gorgeous Tri-X/Xtol negs I'll be shooting with my Leicas over the next 30 years. Paul Chefurka