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andybarton

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Interesting concept - not new I know - of taking a film image, digitally tweaking it then printing traditionally! Best of all worlds.

 

Film users are sometimes berated for scanning and printing in inkjet "but that's just the same as digital / why bother shooting film if you're going to 'photograph' it with a digital camera etc. etc.

 

With this process I guess those using digital camera files could be berated in the same way :D

 

Interested to see what you think Andy - I'm working on a project and this could be useful for an exhibition I'd like to hold.

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They have international postage rates... ;)

 

Just ordered a Tri-X shot. Will report back when it arrives.

 

Just given it a try with four shots. Looking forward to seeing the results.

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I've used this service for my last 4 rolls - not cheap, although the prints are excellent but the scans to CD are not so good, too contrasty.

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Mine are back this morning. Fast service and well packaged. I printed out one on my Epson 3800 on glossy paper for comparison. The Ilford is very good but my own printed version is a tad sharper. Tonal range and density are very similar. It's an excellent service for those who have an average or no printer or want an occasional high quality print. For those with a high end printer you won't see any difference and can do it yourself much more cheaply. But the Ilford paper does smell nice!!!

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My print arrived today in a big cardboard envelope with DO NOT BEND written on it

 

You can guess the rest.

 

It looks like someone has sat on it. They need to take a leaf out of Photobox's book, whose packaging is exemplorary.

 

The print isn't bad, but not as good as I was expecting, to be frank. Shows either the limitations of scanning then wet printing, or my photography. Never been disappointed with a Photobox print though...

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