Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Apparently, selenium toning significantly extends the life of fibre based prints. Gold also - but this is something of an expensive option. I can't help you much on storage, but one of the keys is to avoid storage media with acid. Of course, if you want true archivability, there's no substitute for platinum printing... Cheers Gareth - -----Original Message----- From: Michael Garmisa <elmar@nyct.net> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Friday, April 02, 1999 4:15 Subject: Re: [Leica] Preserving prints and transparancies >At 10:31 AM 4/2/99 +1000, you wrote: >>No substitute for black and white photographs, printed on fibre based paper >>and archivally washed. > >JUst wondering the best way to store negatives (B&W) so that they do not >deteriorate. I assume that in negative sleeves and in the dark would be >optimal, are there other factors that should be taken into consideration. > >Also, as far as archiving prints, does using a toner make a significant >difference in the longevity of the print? > >-- >Michael Garmisa <elmar@nyct.net>