Photo Papers: I am using a Canon pro 100 and would like to experiment with a few new papers. Red river paper has been suggested but there are several dozen papers available from Red...

dmr

I am using a Canon pro 100 and would like to experiment with a few new papers. Red river paper has been suggested but there are several dozen papers available from Red River..I sent for a sample pack..I usually print landscapes ,seascapes ,cityscapes and occasional portraits

Any suggestions

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

dmr wrote:

I am using a Canon pro 100 and would like to experiment with a few new papers. Red river paper has been suggested but there are several dozen papers available from Red River..I sent for a sample pack..I usually print landscapes ,seascapes ,cityscapes and occasional portraits

Any suggestions

Check out the Pearl Metallic. Very nice for anything with highlights or metallic surfaces, such as cars, some buildings and structures, etc. Haven't tried it for portraits.

ialvarez50

If you are going to exhibit these images, use "Fiber base paper" I like to use Ilford just because they have been making photographic paper for many years and they know about paper. Ask for a sample pack.
One more thing, the ink that you use should be "Archival Ink", this ink penetrates the fiber of the paper a do not just sit on the surface. This is extremely important since you want to show your best possible work.
Of course, you probably know about calibrating your monitor and printer so you get the results that you are looking for, right?

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Many UHH members own Canon Pro-100 (or similar) color printers, and several of us discuss photo papers, inks, etc, on the UHH section Printers and Color Printing Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-120-1.html
Drop-by, and read a few threads.

The Watcher

ialvarez50 wrote:

If you are going to exhibit these images, use &quo... (show quote)

A correction to the above statement. Pigment ink "Archival Ink" remains on the surface.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

dmr wrote:

I am using a Canon pro 100 and would like to experiment with a few new papers. Red river paper has been suggested but there are several dozen papers available from Red River..I sent for a sample pack..I usually print landscapes ,seascapes ,cityscapes and occasional portraits

Any suggestions

I use Polar Pearl Metallic and San Gabrial Try out the samples with the same image and decide what subject works best on what paper. ALso remember to calabrate the screen and use the appropriate ICC profile for the paper and printer. Red River has the ICC available on their site

mmatus

I have used Red River Papers for several years/ i usually print with Pro Luster, for me it does a great Job.Birding is what i love to capture. I have the Canon MG 6220
I do limited printing except for contests.

wilfredmike

It is all about the look you are after. Asking what paper is somewhat like asking what wine. I personally like the look of San Gabrial.
If however you are just showing at camera club where the judging distance is usually 10 feet for large prints, then a luster paper will work better for you, as a fine art paper like San Gabrial wont be appreciated at 10 feet.

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

I've never tried a sample pack, like Red River. Are you supposed to print the same pic on multiple types of papers to find out what looks better on what paper?

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

There are a number of very good papers out there, made by some very reputable companies, Red River being only one of them. I would suggest you try sample packs from some of the other companies as well. You may find that you like certain papers from different companies for certain applications. For example, I like the RR pearl metallic for some images, but use Moab's Exhibition Luster for most landscape work. I also use Hahnemuhle Baryta as my gloss paper, and Moab Entrada Bright for matte finishes. All are from companies that provide ICC profiles for their papers and your Canon printer. Experiment, see what you like best, and don't feel you need to be loyal to a single company.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

I'm glad you mentioned that. I have had an unopened sample pack for over a year from Red River and I just opened it up because you mentioned this. Thanks.

Photographer Jim wrote:

There are a number of very good papers out there, ... (show quote)

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

planepics wrote:

Are you supposed to print the same pic on multiple types of papers to find out what looks better on what paper?

Exactly. The only change is the ICC code for each different paper.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

The Watcher wrote:

A correction to the above statement. Pigment ink "Archival Ink" remains on the surface.

I would like to add this image as a reference about inks. Where can I find the JPG original?

The Watcher

Nikonian72 wrote:

I would like to add this image as a reference about inks. Where can I find the JPG original?

It was a screen shot from this article.

http://blog.ilford.com/tag/bronzing/