Digital BW, The Print

On 08/21/2013 08:08 AM, pglombick wrote:
> I have recently moved to a new house and need supplemental lighting for
> my print-making room. My old room had abundant diffuse natural light. I
> was wondering what light is the best for the printmaking process. I have
> read that full-spectrum 5000K is perceived as neutral by the human eye.
> What are other people using, and where can you get these lights?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Paul

Full Spectrum is the finest condition for ambient light. The color 
temperature should be adapted to the light level though and that to what 
makes your room comfortable and does not interfere with your image 
editing on a display, Or interfere with the viewing light for print 
checking. Which can have a different color temperature than the ambient 
light has depending for which display condition you make the prints. 
Check the Kruithof curve information. 5000K is quite high if it is all 
for home conditions with little daylight getting in.

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Met vriendelijke groet, Ernst Dinkla

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