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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: routlaw on September 27, 2010, 01:11:44 pm

Title: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: routlaw on September 27, 2010, 01:11:44 pm

Anyone here tried this canvas media? Looking for a good source of high gamut canvas (to replace the epson matt I have been using) without OBA's, and hopefully which is not too expensive. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Rob

Title: Re: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: BobDavid on September 27, 2010, 01:43:38 pm

I've had nothing but problems with this canvas -- both the pro gloss museum and the water resistant matte. I print with an Epson 9900. If you want to hear more about my experiences with it (extensive) don't hesitate to PM me. Are you working with a particualr vendor that's trying to push this on you?

Title: Re: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: routlaw on September 27, 2010, 01:55:35 pm

Quote from: BobDavid on September 27, 2010, 01:43:38 pm

I've had nothing but problems with this canvas -- both the pro gloss museum and the water resistant matte. I print with an Epson 9900. If you want to hear more about my experiences with it (extensive) don't hesitate to PM me. Are you working with a particualr vendor that's trying to push this on you?

No not at all, but I have had excellent results with the other Canson media I have tried and thought these canvases might also be an excellent choice. Just curious, what have been the problems with the Canson canvas? I am using the Canon iPF 8300 so most likely your results would be no different than what I would achieve. Thanks for the heads up.

Rob

Title: Re: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: BrianKSmith on September 27, 2010, 02:16:05 pm

I have not tried the Canson, but I will recommend the Breathing Color Lyve Canvas. After coating it looks amazingly close to my monitor image. I beleive Amplis supplies it in Canada.
Printer:Epson 7900

Cheers,
Brian
www.adventurocity.com

Title: Re: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: routlaw on September 27, 2010, 04:44:30 pm

Quote from: BrianKSmith on September 27, 2010, 02:16:05 pm

I have not tried the Canson, but I will recommend the Breathing Color Lyve Canvas. After coating it looks amazingly close to my monitor image. I beleive Amplis supplies it in Canada.
Printer:Epson 7900

Cheers,
Brian

Thanks Brian just ordered a roll to see how it goes, sounds promising though.

Rob

Title: Re: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: BrianKSmith on September 27, 2010, 04:54:01 pm

Great Rob!
I have been using BC Canvas for over a year. Let me know how you like it!
Cheers,
Brian
www.adventurocity.com

Title: Re: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: routlaw on September 27, 2010, 04:58:29 pm

Will do for sure. I also ordered a pint of their new Timeless coating, we'll see how that goes as well though it would take some serious improvement to get me out of the Clear Star Type C camp. Never did like the Glam II.

Rob

Title: Re: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: BrianKSmith on September 27, 2010, 05:42:17 pm

I haven't used the Timeless coating yet. I mix the Glam II 2 parts gloss to 1 part matte and get great finishes with a foam roller.

Brian
www.adventurocity.com

Title: Re: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: routlaw on September 27, 2010, 05:49:50 pm

Quote from: BrianKSmith on September 27, 2010, 05:42:17 pm

I haven't used the Timeless coating yet. I mix the Glam II 2 parts gloss to 1 part matte and get great finishes with a foam roller.

Brian
www.adventurocity.com

I used to use the Glam II, did for years including mixing it every which way. There is no comparison with it and the Clear Star coatings which are way better. If you can get some in CA I highly recommend you trying the Type C.

Rob

Title: Re: Canson Infinity Canvas or…?
Post by: BrianKSmith on September 27, 2010, 06:06:14 pm

Thanks
Will check it out!

Cheers,
Brian
www.adventurocity.com