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11 years 4 months ago #261886 by anothershot
I print my photos myself. However, my sister in law is telling me it's cheaper to send them off. I don't like the idea that it takes time to get them back. What is everyone else's opinion on this?
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11 years 4 months ago - 11 years 4 months ago #261918 by Henry Peach
C-prints from a lab are almost always cheaper than the same size ink jet prints (from a lab or DIY). Ink jet prints from a lab can be more expensive than doing it yourself. It depends on how much material is used in testing, mistakes, etc...

I like the convenience, cost, and quality of chromogenic prints. Top of the line Fuji and Kodak paper prints are available from a wide variety of excellent labs at very cheap prices. With digital I can calibrate my monitor to my lab's printers. I do all the processing myself, upload, and order prints with no corrections. It takes 1-3 days to get the prints. I've always intended to learn ink jet printing, but have yet to find the time or money. I find well done prints of both processes to be indistinguishable (assuming similar paper). There's a lot more choice of papers and printing materials for ink jet. Top of the line ink jet prints may offer more archival quality, but I think that has become a lot closer in recent years. Ink jet prints potentially could have a larger color space. C-prints are pretty much sRGB only.
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11 years 2 months ago #270603 by digiphoto
I cant match the print price my pro lab offers me, I will do my own printing if I am really pressed for time, but otherwise I send my stuff out.
Tim W.
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11 years 2 months ago #270924 by Rob pix4u2
I have never sent my digital work out only film, maybe I should consider this?
Remember to engage brain before putting mouth in gear
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11 years 2 months ago #270942 by garyrhook
I am not the least bit interested in printing at home. Takes too much time. If I need something quickly (which is very rare) I'll suffer with Walgreens or Walmart. Otherwise, I'm much happier with a pro lab.

Gary

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11 years 2 months ago #272016 by Shadowfixer1
I always print my own. It's just another level of control you don't have if you send it out. Different stokes as they say. I want full control on the final output. If it doesn't suite me, I will make adjustments and print it again.
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11 years 2 months ago #272023 by John Landolfi
If one is willing to pay the prices charged by the very best labs, the prints will be great. The less exhalted ones I've tried never produce a print close to what I was aiming for. As Randy says, the control possible if you potint yourself is worth the time and expense. I just started using an Epson 3880, and I am very satisfied. :cheers:
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11 years 2 months ago #272054 by sarahashleyphotos
We print in the studio because my family owns the printing company that my studio is inside of. I suppose im lucky. We can print (& bind photo books) pretty cheaply but we have the materials & equipment and print things for other people every day. It can get expensive. Ink is not cheap and if you want to print on canvas yourself be prepared to pay $200+ for a roll of it. My experience with other pro digital printers was good. I have had some things printed by Millers that turned out great. For photo books I would stay away from blurb though.
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