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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: SecondFocus on July 12, 2008, 04:32:50 pm

Title: Lighting and Paper
Post by: SecondFocus on July 12, 2008, 04:32:50 pm: I have recently moved into more of a print dependent environment than just totally computer. I have wall space to put up prints for viewing, comparison of paper types etc but I certainly need some improved lighting. So I am looking for some help and recommendations for fixtures etc.

Thanks in advance for your ideas.
Title: Lighting and Paper
Post by: Ernst Dinkla on July 12, 2008, 04:43:56 pm: Quote
I have recently moved into more of a print dependent environment than just totally computer. I have wall space to put up prints for viewing, comparison of paper types etc but I certainly need some improved lighting. So I am looking for some help and recommendations for fixtures etc.

Thanks in advance for your ideas.
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There has been a thread some time ago:

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Ernst Dinkla

Try: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/ (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wide_Inkjet_Printers/)
Title: Lighting and Paper
Post by: bill t. on July 12, 2008, 09:02:34 pm: Too bad our prints won't be viewed under the type of color rich, bright lighting most of us use for evaluation. Surprising how many galleries have unsatisfactory lighting to include ruddy, worn out spots long past their prime. And quite a few buyers have dismally dim walls. Don't let that near perfect evaluation setup lead you to print too dark, best to keep things open and not overly warm.

PS I recently tried several CF "daylight" light bulb replacements at Lowes, they were all nightmares from Blue Hell. Somehow it must be too hard to make a color rich light bulb replacement. However the high CRI, 6000K, F32T8 tubes were much better and worthy of use for general work area lighting. But don't forget to carry your prints out to the shady patio once in a while, if only to fill your own soul.
Title: Lighting and Paper
Post by: rdonson on July 13, 2008, 10:09:17 am: Ernst provided a link to a good discussion. I bought the Solux color proofing kit and have been very happy with it.