Best way to Preserving Prints?

1 year 11 months ago #737548 by Zach Mosher
When it comes to digital prints, what is the best way to preserve these for the long haul?  Basically a storage where I don't need to move every few years?


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1 year 11 months ago #737562 by Nikon Shooter
Stored between archival quality paper and in the dark.

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1 year 11 months ago #737667 by CharleyL
I agree with @NikonShooter for maximum protection, but if you want to be able to look at them, a frame with UV filtering glass and/or a UV protectant clear spray would slow the aging/fading process.  Hanging the framed photo in a room with no direct Sunlight would help too. Keep the environment that the print is located in at a stable cool 65-75 deg F temperature and 35-55% humidity too.

Charley


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1 year 11 months ago #737921 by Zach Mosher
I'm back in town, thank you both for these answers!  Do they make dehumidifiers for photo rooms?


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1 year 11 months ago #737924 by Nikon Shooter

Zach Mosher wrote: I'm back in town, thank you both for these answers!  Do they make dehumidifiers for photo rooms?


A simple domestic dehumidifier with enough power for the cubic
volume of the storage room will be appropriate.

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1 year 11 months ago #738013 by CharleyL
Most museums and similar keep the temperature in the low to mid 70 deg F and relative humidity slightly below 50 %. "Too Dry" isn't good either.

Charley


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