Month: February 2017

Photography

Who uses the LCD top panel?

I recently saw this question asked in a DP Review forum.  I couldn’t help but reply: Reviewers and purists raked the A700 over the coals because it didn’t have an LCD while the Canikons did.  I think Sony gave in to the pressure to avoid bad press. I still use the LCD occasionally but I don’t think I’d cry over its demise.  Good idea, though, to … Continue reading Who uses the LCD top panel?

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Photography

Dye based vs. Pigment based inks

I’ve just changed printers.  I’ve gone from a Canon Pro-100 to an Epson P800.  I think the most radical change is going from dye based inks on the Canon to pigment based inks on the Epson. Haven’t printed much yet, but it looks as if the colors are more subtle and muted with the pigment ink of the Epson.  Maybe a touch more realistic transitions … Continue reading Dye based vs. Pigment based inks

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