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    How can I print brighter colors with pigmented inks?

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

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    <p>Epson Glossy is by default slightly yellowish/cream tinted. There are other papers which are declared "high white" or "bright white". I use them with my Epson and pigment ink, and images come out really luminous. If you work with LR or PS, in the print preview you have a slight impression of how changing driver settings for different paper influences the colour as well.</p>

    <p>Monika</p>

    Fuji x100T and XT1

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

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    <p>1) Yes. XT-1 is a great, sturdy camera with good grip and lightweight still. Easy to handle. I have it, and love it forever.<br>

    2) I make prints all the time, and the resolution of the XT-1 is really really good. My prints go up to sizes as far as A2 (84x60 cm = 33x24 inch), and if you blow them up with an appropriate algorithm and a good corresponding resolution, you're in. Mind you, I'm talking about raw files in best possible resolution to start with, not jpeg.<br>

    3) Street photography is only as good as the person pushing the buttons. ;) The camera has the advantage of being discreet and sufficiently small to be unobtrusive, and comes with a range of excellent lenses.</p>

    Compact Mirrorless Camera for Landscape

    in Beginner Questions

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    <p>I have the X-T1 and appreciate it for its robustness and durability. It's magnesium alloy which suits me fine as I'm a bit clumsy. The lenses that you can get for it are excellent (I do not use any more zoom lenses, as their fixed range ones are so great), and everything is structured really logically. Having swapped systems from Nikon, I was immediately very comfortable with this camera. Needless to say, the image quality is outstanding.<br>

    <br /> I never liked the Olympus one very much due to its very boxy look and feel, but heard recommendations from others. Sony is not my cup of tea at all, and I hadn't even considered trying them out. I've had a small Sony from a friend for test purposes before, and me and cam did not get along very well. When I saw the Fuji, I was instantly hooked as it fully meets my requirements. And of course it's a sexy little thing. ;-)</p>

    Best compact digital camera. raw/lenses?

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

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    <p>I switched from Nikon D700 to Fuji X-T1 and haven't had regrets for a second. The weight (a backpack full of equipment featuring the camera, 5 lenses of which one a zoom, flashes and some other gear) is not even a third of that of my Nikon with several lenses. My shoulders are happy and my pictures perfect. The lenses that come along with Fuji are great! Can only recommend it.</p>

    The best photo bag for mirrorless travel kit

    in Accessories

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    <p>Ellis, he wrote that a shoulder bag is not an option, and that's what the Retrospective is...</p>

    <p>Dominique, I've looked around for a while, having the same problem. I finally ended up with a nice little backpack from Olympus (yeah right, buy a Fuji and schlepp it around in an Olympus bag... :-))) ). It's not at all expensive, and I use it with an X-T1, 4 lenses, two flashes and some smaller items, if necessary, and still have room for other things. On the sides, it has bags where a Gorillapod or small tripod or monopod will fit in. If you worry about your pocketbook or portable phone, there's a pouch accessible from both sides on the back side of the bag, so nobody can access your things while standing behind you on a bus.</p>

    <p>It may be that you'll need to do a bit of search for it - due to the high demand, Olympus say they're currently out of stock. But maybe somewhere on the internet...</p>

    Workflow with NEC PA271 - Color Gamut Questions

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

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    <p>I'm using the same monitor with ColorMunki.<br>

    First of all, have you tried working and printing using the generic AdobeRGB or sRGB setup which is addressed directly from their software? I've noticed that images will be printed precisely like they look on screen, and have to make no modifications. Using ColorMunki, I have the impression that a calibration is not changing anything. (Which is why my Munki has moved to the back of the drawer really....)<br>

    BTW: I'm working from a Mac. Don't know whether working with Windows will affect all this - I've heard that the color rendition is much much more precise when working with Mac. The only drawback is when working from a Macbook with a Twin-DVI connection - sometimes, when switching the monitor on, it will run through some color renditions and then resort to noise, which forces you to switch off and on again for a second time. Upon inquiring with the NEC helpdesk (as I thought the monitor had a defect), all they said was "Ah, you work from a Mac. This explains it already, doesn't it". Aha.</p>

    More equipment - are you usually alone or with other photographers?

    in Travel

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    <p>I take my equipment, and then I second Jim Downs. When alone, you travel best. I've had terribly disappointing tours with a group of "historically warped" individuals who just wanted to go from historical site A to site B, regardless of whatever newer cultural aspects offered themselves on the way. It was *terrible*. Every time, those of us who saw something we wanted to photograph asked for a stop, we were in for trouble. In the end, I decided, whenever possible to leave the group and have days to myself. It was the best decision I made.<br>

    I have resorted to renting cars ever since and to do trips on my own. And yes, I may get lost. But I may also find something exciting in the place I'm lost.</p>

    Poor resolution in Blurb photo book?

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

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    <p>I have made several books with Blurb, but never experienced such problem, either with colour or resolution.<br>

    Have you used their recommended 300dpi-resolution? I think you have not mentioned which resolution you have finally used. If you did, it's clearly their responsibility. Given the price they ask, I would not have this but return the order and have it reprinted at their cost.</p>

    Framing Advice for Exhibit

    in Casual Photo Conversations

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    <p>The frame should match your image somehow, of be an offset to the passepartout (the cardboard framing the image). If an off-white framing matches the global composition, why not.<br>

    For 16x20, I'd take a frame that has at least 3-4" on either side of the image, then at least 3-4 on top (same width as sides) and at least 6-7 in the bottom (roughly calculating). A wider border to the bottom makes it more pleasing.<br>

    Try to get glass which is low in reflection. I've framed some with regular float glass, and it's a pain depending on whether direct illumination is cast on the image.</p>

    Frankfurt

    in Travel

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    <p>If you insist on traditional German cuisine, yes, it may be hearty. In Frankfurt you have an excellent choice of any food you desire, though (some excellent Thai restaurants, one of which is Rama V.).<br>

    Public transport is easy, and most of us Germans speak English, so don't fret. You'll get around without problems, I believe.<br>

    You may want to visit the <a href="http://www.frankfurt.de/sixcms/detail.php?id=stadtfrankfurt_eval01.c.317693.en&template=hp_flash">city webpage</a> for further information, or the <a href="http://www.frankfurt-tourismus.de/cms/tourismussuite/en/home.html">official tourist website</a>. Have fun!</p>

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