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Matte vs Glossy? Your input
Dec 31, 2013 21:42:54 #
stephenlouis
Loc: Florida
Matte. Most professional photographers use matte. (No fingerprints or reflections)
Dec 31, 2013 21:43:03 #
stephenlouis
Loc: Florida
Matte. Most professional photographers use matte. (No fingerprints or reflections)
Jan 2, 2014 09:00:10 #
:hunf: OK, bet you were looking for this reply: If you pass by a small pond every day and see water, then one day the pond is dry and there is a dead duck lying there, then by your logic, ducks come from water?
LOL :XD:
LOL :XD:
Jan 2, 2014 09:01:59 #
Jan 2, 2014 14:20:48 #
f8lee wrote:
Well, that does it, then - 100% of respondents agree that glossy is better. Therefor it must be so!
Not so simple (IMHO). Glossy does show better detail and contrast in a photo. It also can present a problem with glare which in certain viewing conditions may obscure the gains, it also shows fingerprints. Matte has somewhat less detail and contrast but doesn't have a glare problem. Then satin is kinda a happy medium between the two.
Jan 5, 2014 08:48:14 #
Dun1
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Glossy is my default, and that is the largest print paper supply I happen to have.
Some photos look better on matte. Sometimes taking a look in the frame you intend to use might change you feelings of vote.
Some photos look better on matte. Sometimes taking a look in the frame you intend to use might change you feelings of vote.
Jan 5, 2014 09:09:12 #
In part, the answer depends on lighting conditions for print display.
A matte finish reflects far less glare than a glossy finish.
Thus the viewer may more readily perceive the printed image under otherwise unfavorable lighting conditions when viewing a matte print.
A matte finish reflects far less glare than a glossy finish.
Thus the viewer may more readily perceive the printed image under otherwise unfavorable lighting conditions when viewing a matte print.
lifenprism wrote:
Just taking a poll and survey says.......
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