Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On mercredi 24 juin 1998 18:57, Nathan Wajsman [SMTP:nathan.wajsman@euronet.be] wrote: > You have indeed piqued my interest here...Can you tell me more about Digiprint? Is it a do-it- > yourself thing or done at labs? And if it is at labs, where in Brussels can it be > done? Thanks! Nathan, It is done in labs, and FNAC offers the service (maybe others do as well). It is not more expensive than plain slide printing and a fraction of hand masked Ilfochrome. The secret is that the printer digitally generates a screen that helps manage the contrast range discrepancies between slide and paper. You get a very good image, much smoother than plain slide print or auto Ilfochrome. If you put your nose on it (really), you'll see the screen. They do not go to very large prints (if I remember well, the maximum is 30x40 cm). Regarding prints and since we are speaking of Brussels, I would not dismiss minilab negative printing in all cases. A good minilab with competent workers and good processing hardware can do wonders for piece by piece enlargements. You can interact directly with the operator (which is not the case with industrial labs) and get him/her to redo the enlargement till he/she gets the most out of the negative. I have had very very nice experiences with Minit Colors at the Bascule and in the Gallerie de la Monnaie (outside rush hours). They also have a low price proof print offer (8x11cm) though they do not advertize it, which is a good way to minimize waste at the first processing stage. Friendly regards, Alan Brussels-Belgium.