Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Art wrote: <<<what is the best process/technology/etc. to specify in order to get prints matching as closely as possible the transparencies from which they were made? Thanks much for any help.>>>> Art, you will receive two or three (dozen) :) suggestions on how to have the prints made from members. However I have for many years had 4X5 internegatives made at a pro lab and prints made to 30X40 inches or larger on occaision. Internegative material these days is superb, but one must deal through a pro lab and don't worry about sending to Kodak. If you have a pro-lab near by and you can be personally in their door for service it is much easier. Otherwise if you are in the USA there will be members who can suggest excellent professional labs to deal with by mail. The 4X5 interneg could run you in the neighbourhood of $10-12.00, however it isn't ncessary to go that large for smaller size prints as the internegs can be made on 35mm and still get excellent print results up to 8X10. The size and quality of the print will determine the size of the interneg. If you want prints to give to friends, then a 35mm will do just fine. And with excellent colour. Another option for prints is Cibachrome. I stay away from that process simply because if you do not have the correct subject lighting/contrast image, the Cibachrome will kill you. There is another process where prints can be made directly from your positive without the internegative, but I have had no experience with it. I'm sure others have. hope this helps. ted