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From: tomb@tekecs.UUCP (Tom Beach)
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Subject: Re: Prints from Slides (Cibachrome)
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Date: Mon, 21-Oct-85 18:51:00 EDT
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> > Reversal color print processes are not as good as negative print
> > processes. MY OPINION: Don't bother to flame if you disagree!
> 
> Ever hear of Cibachrome? The results are luminous. Furthermore the
> dye stability is such that it won't fade when hung in a brightly
> lit room. It is ONLY a positive-to-positive process, and VERY
> expensive. Sigh!

Yep, I'm familiar with the older Cibachrome (not the supposedly
"new and improved" stuff though.  :-)  I stand by my previous
statement.

Now Cibachrome has higly saturated and **VERY** intense colors,
and when used with properly selected slides -- GEE WHIZ GOLLY WOW!!!!
On the other hand, contrast increases and if your slide is already
pushing contrast to the limit more of the subtle whites lose detail
and/or more of the subtle blacks lose detail. I was also disappointed
with Cibachrome rendition of scenes which tended to be mostly misty
pastels, characteristic of nature photos taken in the Pacific Northwest.

I agree completely with your assesment of the importance of dye stability
and agree that Ciba may be unexcelled in this area. Unfortunately my
opinion remains that for my work at least, I still prefer internegatives
and standard print materials.
-- 
Tom Beach

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