Scott, thanks so much for this information. I just shot several rolls
of Velvia on Sunday and I was at a loss as to where to develop them
for good quality and a good price. I guess I'll be dropping mine of
at Walmart :) Thanks!!
rg2
On 10/10/07, Glen Tortorella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am considering buying a scanner (and a photo inkjet, too). I do
> not like being pigeon-holed to the 8.5x11 size, or having to cut my
> prints in order to attain different sizes. I mention 8.5x11 because
> this is clearly the most popular print paper size, and it is also the
> only one (at least in Epson's line) that comes in matte with
> borders. I would prefer 5x7, and I dislike glossy prints. I mention
> Epson because their R280 printer seems like a great value.
>
> In any case, what do yo recommend for a scanner? I believe someone
> mentioned something with 4990 in the model number (Epson perhaps?).
> Again, the scanner route is still questionable for me. While it has
> its advantages--in terms of control of print quality, etc.--it, to
> me, seems like it is rather limiting, too. Then there is the *total*
> start-up cost that few, with the exception of Rebekah, seem to
> acknowledge. Yes, the printer is $99, but then ink for it is about
> $70, a scanner is probably $200-$300, and then there is that
> calibration software, and what else...? I consider all of this in
> light of: 8.5x11 for everything, unless I am willing to start
> cutting...Hmm...
>
> Thanks,
> Glen
>
> On Oct 10, 2007, at 9:47 AM, Scott Loveless wrote:
>
> > Glen Tortorella wrote:
> >>
> >> Anyway, in the years we have done this, our results with print
> >> processing have been very good. I wish they would offer good B&W
> >> print C-41 processing, though. Those two rolls with the purplish
> >> tint disappointed me. Perhaps print B&W C-41 is just too strange an
> >> animal? I have been thinking of leaving my color print processing to
> >> W-M, and trying A&I mailers for my B&W prints. Overall, their prices
> >> are rather high (though not more than the "pro" shops), but since
> >> they charge only $1.50 a roll more for traditional print B&W ($15.50
> >> vs. $17.00), I may opt for that. I have heard that their work is
> >> excellent ("Old Grumpy" had endorsed them). I welcome any further
> >> thoughts.
> >>
> > I've had inconsistent results with Wal-Mart's in house processing.
> > Thus, everything goes into their send-out bin, even the C-41
> > stuff. It
> > seems that quality is variable by store and by staff. Fuji is much
> > more
> > consistent. Basically, if you put your film in one of their 1-hour
> > envelopes they're going to process it in the store. As far as I can
> > tell, anything that's not in a 1-hour envelope goes to Fuji and
> > takes a
> > few days, at least. Perhaps Bill can confirm this.
> >
> > C-41 B&W is tricky and most mini-labs don't do it well. Wal-Mart, as
> > well as Target, Costco, Rite-Aid, etc., are probably going to print it
> > on the same paper they print everything else on. You're going to
> > have a
> > color cast. I used to send film to a mail order outfit called Clark
> > Color (I believe they're affiliated with York Photo). They would
> > print
> > C-41 B&W and traditional B&W on traditional black and white paper.
> > They
> > have since gone to a production inkjet system that really sucks. Your
> > best bet is to get a scanner and scan/print the stuff yourself.
> >
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