greg lockrey

I don't really know that much about the HP brand other than I have a few 8x10 printers for everyday type printing. I know that these printers cost a lot to run if the use is photographic. And they are slow and eat up computer memory. The larger ones, I can't comment on. Keep in mind, Epson is the leader in inkjet technology and every other manufacturer is trying to catch up. There is more variety of papers compatable to the Epson as well from a whole host of fine art paper manufactures. You need to determine what size you like to print to, then I would buy the next size larger. I own a 9600 (44"), but 70% of my production is on 24" paper. I have a 4800 (17") for gloss work. And I bought the 3800 for the small job runs like cards where I have to change from gloss to matt on a change of the paper. I also wanted to see if the new print head technology was all that everyone says it was. For $1200 it was inexpensive enough for me to try it out. I do like the extra sharpness it seems to give. I can't wait until they have a 44" printer with that head. Then switching from gloss to matt won't cost $50.00 each time I have a new production run.

Massimo, come vie? I own the 3800 so I could be prejudiced. Epson is a gorgeous printing machine. I also own a 9600 and 4800, with the new head technology of the 3800 I am impressed. The ease of going from glossy to matt inks is merly a matter of telling the printer which paper you are using, the printer does the change over itself. I am sure the HP machine is good as well. The only disadvantage I see with the 3800 is the lack of roll paper capability and hence a limitation of only 37.4" (1 meter) length limit. It costs about $.60 per 8x10" in ink usage from my history thus far. Check out Digital Outback Forum for any comparisons, there are users of both machines there and can give you pro and cons to both.

Addobe 1998 is for printing

sRGB is for web.

On that site listed above, you will see also a Gaoersi 4x5 camera, it has a rise. They also list the Da Yi 6x17 back (which I have for my 4x5 cameras) that you could very easily add it to the Gaoersi. I'm suggesting this only if you have difficulty in procurring the Da Yi Shift foucus camera. Good luck and have fun when you get your camera.

They are at: http://www.gaoersi-camera.com/cp_detail.php?id=8019&nowmenuid=3300&cpath=&catid=0 They have a 4x5 that you can add a 6x17 back to also.

Look at Gaoersi.

I like my plain finder. ;)

TIFF for photos.

You can get the Da Yi 6x17 back on ebay for about $450.00 US. Love mine :)

Sinar are very resonable on the used market. Very easy to get parts and upgrades too.

This print was made from a five year old Olympus e-20 5 mp camera.<div></div>

Then when you know what you are doing, experiment with non-epson papers...but stay with the EPSON INK.

POWER CLEAN your head until you get perfect results on your head test. The use only 1440 dpi. I have found that sometimes for unknown reasons 720 dpi leaves those lines on the better paper. Going to 1440 dpi clears it up. I also use high speed all the time, so I wouldn't think that's an issue, but it's worth a try too.

Best alternative to Epson inks for and Epson printer is MORE EPSON INK.

The 3800 will be too small for most canvas work IMHO. You will need about 2" borders for stretching if you want that canvas look. That leaves you with a 13" wide print, which is pretty small for a canvas. But the color will last.

Like you said, you haven't seen the 3800. ;>)

But if you wait a day to dry before you print on the otherside, It will be fine.

Both....I use a comb hole punch and plastic combs to mount them.

Stereo has it's own peculiarities, I'm afraid. The main issue is the format and distance you have in between the slides in the holder. "Traditional" scanning techniques are lost here.<div></div>

I seen this at LF Forum. Now you need a scanner. A good one is the Epson 750v. 700 is good too if you don't need the extras. Enjoy LF!

Yes, and you have to let it dry first. Don't forget to use two sided paper.

The "going" average from everyone I know who has one is that it uses about 2.5 ml per 13x19" print at 1440 dpi. That figures to about $.61 per 8x10.

I agree with Ole. I happen to use both the Epson 750V and 10,000xl. Silverfast with film has an advantage in that multi-pass/multi-exposure is possible eliminating noise and getting a wider latitude. The Epson scan I prefer on reflective material since it's easier to determine white and black points with the eyedroppers in levels and I can get to a more "accurate" color balance.

By setting the black point and white point on the "levels" histogram, you can control the exposure. ???

You will have no problem with a 2 mp file to 8x12".<div></div>