Re: fine art reproduction questions
Re: fine art reproduction questions
- Subject: Re: fine art reproduction questions
- From: Mike Strickler <email@hidden>
- Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:26:20 -0700
David,
It really depends largely on the final print size. Bear in mind that
40 MP will just accomplish an 18x24 print without interpolation. The
Betterlight does much better, of course, but as you noted the exposure
times are extremely long. The required illumination levels are also
too high for delicate originals. This leaves you with using a smaller,
instant-capture back and photographing in sections, or simply using
4x5 or 8x10 film (Kodak EPY tungsten recommended) and scanning the
film. The latter has the advantage of a high quality, low initial
investment, and the ability to use safe levels of lighting (including
use of diffused lighting) and short exposures.
Mike
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Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:45:28 -0400
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Subject: fine art reproduction questions
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Can anyone offer advice relative to purchasing equipment for fine
art, giclee reproduction. I think Betterlight is perhaps considered
the device of choice (other than perhaps a high end scanner) but
floors at our location probably would prevent using it. That said,
would a high end, say 40ish mgapxl Hasselblad/Phaseone be an option
in terms of accurate repro? We may have a 9900 Epson or an 11880 and
would acquire a full color management Gretagmacbeth or whatever is
considered state of the art. Also would appreciate some advice
choosing a monitor. Please avoid too much tech talk as I'm a
photographer not a prepress person. Thanks very much for all help
offered.
David
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