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This thread is being carried over from a conversation on the Medium Format Forum. The thread was getting off topic but the subject matter warrants its own thread. The Medium format thread can be found here:
http://forum.getdpi.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21908
Terry
Hi Marc,
You are about 5 years ahead of me on the retirement schedule (I HOPE!) and I am going to watch your progress like a hawk.
I think the 4900 is a great option ... I have had one sitting in my cart at BH for almost a week...but all of the complaints about head clogging has kept me from pulling the trigger. And this is from one who has used Epson forever with Colorbyte IP. I have an Epson 3800 and can let it sit for months and with a small clearing cycle get perfect prints. Wasting paper and time does not appeal to me.
Look at the Lula threads about the 7900 and the IPF 8300/6300's.
I do think that 24 inch printers will serve you better than a 17 inch...especially with 3x4 or 5x7 rather than 2x3 format. Uncurling the paper will not be that big of a deal.
Andy Biggs just dropped a 9900 and kept the IPF 8300 as he was having severe problems with the clogging. He also has a HP printer. I have his BW African safari limited edition print portfolio...printed on Moab Entrada Rag and the man can print....knows his stuff.
http://www.theglobalphotographer.co.../2009/2/25/new-portfolio-boxes-available.html
I will probably run with the Canon IPF 6350 and use my Eye One Extreme to profile papers...with rebate and special pricing it is less than the 4900.
Should you get adventurous with your vacation time I can recommend a few wonderful Non-GHO's who would love to avail themselves of your expertise...
For instance:
http://www.mercyships.org/volunteer/index/
Specifically:
Videographer bottom of page
http://www.mercyships.org/positions/P40/
These guys have no idea how you could improve their material...and not really need intense video...your wedding skills would blow them away. Take a look around the website and blog:
http://www.mercyships.org/pages/mercyships-mission
http://www.mercyships.org/news
I am seriously jealous at your opportunities...keep us posted.
And congratulations. Well deserved. Spend it well.
Bob
This thread is being carried over from a conversation on the Medium Format Forum. The thread was getting off topic but the subject matter warrants its own thread. The Medium format thread can be found here:
http://forum.getdpi.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21908
Terry
Hi Marc,
You are about 5 years ahead of me on the retirement schedule (I HOPE!) and I am going to watch your progress like a hawk.
I think the 4900 is a great option ... I have had one sitting in my cart at BH for almost a week...but all of the complaints about head clogging has kept me from pulling the trigger. And this is from one who has used Epson forever with Colorbyte IP. I have an Epson 3800 and can let it sit for months and with a small clearing cycle get perfect prints. Wasting paper and time does not appeal to me.
Look at the Lula threads about the 7900 and the IPF 8300/6300's.
I do think that 24 inch printers will serve you better than a 17 inch...especially with 3x4 or 5x7 rather than 2x3 format. Uncurling the paper will not be that big of a deal.
Andy Biggs just dropped a 9900 and kept the IPF 8300 as he was having severe problems with the clogging. He also has a HP printer. I have his BW African safari limited edition print portfolio...printed on Moab Entrada Rag and the man can print....knows his stuff.
http://www.theglobalphotographer.co.../2009/2/25/new-portfolio-boxes-available.html
I will probably run with the Canon IPF 6350 and use my Eye One Extreme to profile papers...with rebate and special pricing it is less than the 4900.
Should you get adventurous with your vacation time I can recommend a few wonderful Non-GHO's who would love to avail themselves of your expertise...
For instance:
http://www.mercyships.org/volunteer/index/
Specifically:
Videographer bottom of page
http://www.mercyships.org/positions/P40/
These guys have no idea how you could improve their material...and not really need intense video...your wedding skills would blow them away. Take a look around the website and blog:
http://www.mercyships.org/pages/mercyships-mission
http://www.mercyships.org/news
I am seriously jealous at your opportunities...keep us posted.
And congratulations. Well deserved. Spend it well.
Bob
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