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t5Nitro
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I tried. Still loses a lot of contrast.
Oh well. I had another quick question for you beerguy. I remember you said you started printing your own images at home instead of send them out to labs. Is it cheaper to do so this way or did you go this route for quick turnaround? I was looking at grabbing the Epson R1900 while it has a $150 mail-in-rebate. Reviews from customers are good but the con is that it uses a lot of ink (majority state this). I guess I'd like something worthwhile I could have at home to print 8x10 or 13" prints and keep it lower than a lab.
mpix charges $55 for an 8x10 ready to go on the standouts. This going to end result in being cheaper than that with quality prints?
Forgot one more. If I look into buying a good tripod to carry with me places, would I be better off with the gitzo travel tripod:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/560662-REG/Gitzo__GT_1541T_Traveler_6X_Carbon.html
or a benro travel angel:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/584212-REG/Benro_456_068_C_068M8_Travel_Angel_Carbon.html
For $300 less, the benro supports more weight and actually weighs less as well.
Gitzo just has the name so I figured I'd ask if it's really worth the buck.
Gitzo folded: 19.9"
Benro folded: 14.2"
So opinion on printer and preference on a travel tripod? (or even another one in mind for that price range?).
Thanks to all who have been a contributer in picking out great gear for me.
I appreciate it.
Oh well. I had another quick question for you beerguy. I remember you said you started printing your own images at home instead of send them out to labs. Is it cheaper to do so this way or did you go this route for quick turnaround? I was looking at grabbing the Epson R1900 while it has a $150 mail-in-rebate. Reviews from customers are good but the con is that it uses a lot of ink (majority state this). I guess I'd like something worthwhile I could have at home to print 8x10 or 13" prints and keep it lower than a lab.
mpix charges $55 for an 8x10 ready to go on the standouts. This going to end result in being cheaper than that with quality prints?
Forgot one more. If I look into buying a good tripod to carry with me places, would I be better off with the gitzo travel tripod:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/560662-REG/Gitzo__GT_1541T_Traveler_6X_Carbon.html
or a benro travel angel:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/584212-REG/Benro_456_068_C_068M8_Travel_Angel_Carbon.html
For $300 less, the benro supports more weight and actually weighs less as well.
Gitzo just has the name so I figured I'd ask if it's really worth the buck.
Gitzo folded: 19.9"
Benro folded: 14.2"
So opinion on printer and preference on a travel tripod? (or even another one in mind for that price range?).
Thanks to all who have been a contributer in picking out great gear for me.
I appreciate it.
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TitusvileSurfer
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I have my camera setup to take photographs in Adobe RGB 1998 (this is the "Embedded profile"). Photoshop is set to ask if I want to change the profile to sRGB when I open an image. I click "yes" for net postings and "no" for prints.
I'm not a fan of Benro because it's a cheaply made knock-off product. This is a real eye opener:
http://www.tomwebsterphoto.com/Essays/Benro/benroks2.htm
That said, I'm not a fan of Gitzo's heads. Really Right Stuff makes about the best head out there. If you're looking to save weight and still get a solid head, check out the Acratech v2.
As far as printing goes, I most of my own because I enjoy it. When I sell an image I like the fact that I was able to control the entire process from capture to final product. I do occasionally use a lab but that's usually a special case.
If you're going to invest in doing your own printing you also need to get serious about color management. You'll need a colorimeter to calibrate your screen and learn to use paper profiles. The Colorvision Spyder and Pantone Huey are both decent and fairly inexpensive.
For some folks using a lab is just easier. It's a matter of preference and print volume.
http://www.tomwebsterphoto.com/Essays/Benro/benroks2.htm
That said, I'm not a fan of Gitzo's heads. Really Right Stuff makes about the best head out there. If you're looking to save weight and still get a solid head, check out the Acratech v2.
As far as printing goes, I most of my own because I enjoy it. When I sell an image I like the fact that I was able to control the entire process from capture to final product. I do occasionally use a lab but that's usually a special case.
If you're going to invest in doing your own printing you also need to get serious about color management. You'll need a colorimeter to calibrate your screen and learn to use paper profiles. The Colorvision Spyder and Pantone Huey are both decent and fairly inexpensive.
For some folks using a lab is just easier. It's a matter of preference and print volume.
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