Digital BW, The Print

>Clayton, Thanks for your perspective. 
> 
>What papers do you prefer with Eboni?

My favorites are Condor BW, Merlin Smooth, and Aurora Art, but I also
run proofs of new images on Pr as well, to see which one looks the
best.  I tend to avoid PR whenever possible because of flaking, but I
use it if nothing else will do.   I've gotten some new paper samples
in over the past few months and am looking forward to a new round of
testing.  Maybe I'll discover something new and exciting.

 
>Are you doing any scanning these days or does that Canon meet all
>your needs for B&W images?

I'm only scanning previous negs.  Am using the Canon for all new work.
Still exploring its possibilities, strengths and weaknesses.

I'm finding the biggest challenge to be portraits.  The ultra sharp
lens is merciless.  It also renders skin tones differently than any
film I've used, so am having to evolve different ways of thinking
about how to use it and control it.

Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm