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Gamma of color printing paper
dear ng, just beginng to dive into the subject matter of the negative-positive process I stumbled upon the data sheets of Kodak color printing papers and wondered why they all show such steep characteristic curves. Shouldn´t their gamma value be around 1,4 so that in combination with the negative there is a gamma of 1? Is this just because people love prints with so much snap? Best! Monica |
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Gamma of color printing paper
"Monica Schulz" wrote in message ... dear ng, just beginng to dive into the subject matter of the negative-positive process I stumbled upon the data sheets of Kodak color printing papers and wondered why they all show such steep characteristic curves. Shouldn´t their gamma value be around 1,4 so that in combination with the negative there is a gamma of 1? Is this just because people love prints with so much snap? Typically, the amatuer papers (Kodak Royal, for example) have high contrast because the amatuer cameras don't have good contrast lenses. If you want a lower contrast paper, try the pro types, like Kodak Endura's. The pro types will usually have the 'do not copy' messge on the back. If you are just starting color printing, here are two helpful hints: 1. Get the density right, then go for the color balance. 2. Write down your printing exposure. |
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Gamma of color printing paper
On 16 Jan., 20:26, "Ken Hart" wrote:
Typically, the amatuer papers (Kodak Royal, for example) have high contrast because the amatuer cameras don't have good contrast lenses. If you want a lower contrast paper, try the pro types, like Kodak Endura's. Well, I looked at the curves of Kodak Ektacolor Edge and Kodak Professional Pro Image and if I measure the slope of the straight section and take the tangent I find a gamma of more than 3. That´s what astonishes me but maybe I´m wrong somehow?! snip |
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Gamma of color printing paper
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Monica Schulz wrote: On 16 Jan., 20:26, "Ken Hart" wrote: Typically, the amatuer papers (Kodak Royal, for example) have high contrast because the amatuer cameras don't have good contrast lenses. If you want a lower contrast paper, try the pro types, like Kodak Endura's. Well, I looked at the curves of Kodak Ektacolor Edge and Kodak Professional Pro Image and if I measure the slope of the straight section and take the tangent I find a gamma of more than 3. That´s what astonishes me but maybe I´m wrong somehow?! Edge is the highest-contrast paper Kodak makes. If they still make it, Portra is the paper you want for most professional use (the medium-contrast paper in sheets is, or was, "Supra", and the high-contrast one "Ultra"). Pro Image is made for laser recording in machines like the Frontier, isn't it? Those systems adjust the image digitally so almost any paper contrast will work so long as the curves of the paper are known. -- Thor Lancelot Simon "The inconsistency is startling, though admittedly, if consistency is to be abandoned or transcended, there is no problem." - Noam Chomsky |
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