big-guy Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada

I just purchased a roll of metallic canvas and am wondering if any of you have tried this and your thoughts on it. Whether you print your own or farm it out. Yes, I know, horse...gate. The reports state it works well for B/W and reflective color scenes but I guess I'll find out.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

I had my print shop print this image http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-244326-1.html on some kind of metallic media. I was disappointed. Truth is, it just wasn't an image suitable for printing on that kind of medium. Perhaps sunset/sunrise images would work better. IMHO, it's a good tool, but with very specific limitations.
--Bob

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

I had never heard of metallic canvas but it seems to have conflicting purposes (to me). I go to canvas/linen/matte for a soft look. I like metallic for high contrast with sharp details.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Where did you buy it what item, let us know information that will help some one help you.

Again my standard question... is it really a rule for UHH people not give complete information? You, Big-Guy in fact asked for more info in the "DOF / Compression question!

Big-Guy asked ballsafire "Please define what you mean by compression. It has several meanings in photographic circles."
Reference: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-446642-1.html

big-guy Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada

It was a generic question and dealt with the use of metallic canvas. Brand A or B makes no difference to the query. Obviously you have not used such a material so why ask for more info? I do agree that many times people fail to give supporting info on this site but this wasn't one of them. I received the roll yesterday and printed a couple of test strips and 2 - 20x30 prints. As was previously alluded to it is a good option for specific photos, high contrast, reflective and B&W. Other than that regular canvas rules.

I was thoroughly impressed with one test print of giraffes and zebras on a wide open plain with lush green background that resulted in a 3d look without the glasses or eye squinting. GORGEOUS!

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Oh pleeeeese! Never mix stripes and plaid!

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Agreed, OddJobber, I too have not heard of Metallic Canvas. I have used and love Redriver Pearl Metallic, love the subtle metallic white that this paper yields. My Epson XP-950 will take roll paper, hence the question "where did you purchase it?" The paper i like which is metalized is similar to "Metallic Canvas is a 100% cotton duck fabric with a pearlescent finish. Produces vibrant color reproduction on a glossy and smoother surface texture than the Fine Art Canvas"...
http://www.colorincprolab.com/metallic-canvas/

big-guy Loc: Peterborough Ontario Canada

This is a Breathing Color product. https://www.breathingcolor.com/silverada-metallic-canvas that can be ordered direct from them if you are a US location. Other countries such as Canada need a wholesaler to purchase.

Just noticed you provide a link to a printer that does not provide the actual manufacturers name of the product.