WHCC
I did a test book with WHCC, and a bunch of 8 x 12 & 11 x 14 prints on Glossy paper.
1. The cover of the WHCC book (10 x 10) is done with an inkjet, and is fabulous.
2. The paper is not nearly as heavy as the paper used in the SharedInk book, and has the usual distinct magenta cast when viewed under tungsten light. As I’ve mentioned before, the SharedInk book is neutral - or as neutral as you can get under tungsten light.
3. The glossy photographs from WHCC are great. Of course these are not done with ink but with darkroom technology. They match my calibrated screen perfectly.
The turnaround time from these guys continues to be fantastic. Two days to produce, and free 2-day UPS shipping.
So, unfortunately - can’t use them for the book; and will continue with SharedInk for the books.
Will use WHCC for any sort of large series of small prints; for larger prints than I can’t do with the 4800. I won’t step up to the 7880 for larger inkjets. And maybe - just maybe I’ll use them for all my photo printing needs. I’m not sure about that yet. And I’m not even sure why I’m not sure.
Next step - I’m going to do some photo cards with them. I’m not going to do press cards as I figure I’ll end up with the same Magenta issues.
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Comments
Comment from dave
Time: December 14, 2007, 3:00 pm
I did try the metallic. I didn’t care for it. Too metallic for my taste.
Comment from Craig Nisnewitz
Time: December 14, 2007, 6:46 am
Have you tried any “metallic” prints from WHCC or other labs? I bought a 25 sheet box of metallic paper and did some prints. Not sure if I like it. Looks like a super glossy print.
Have downloaded the information from WHCC and I intend to try them for some prints. One of my colleagues wants to use a photo I took in Central Park for his conference room and wants it very big.