Digital Negative Suggestion.

[Krishnan Srinivasan]

I tried two digital negatives types.
OHP and Inkjet (Asian Reprographic $13 per 100 sheets A4 ,only brand available in my state).
OHP negative was taken from laser printer. The result was decent but the midtones and shadows were mild .I couldn't see much details. I was able to resuse the negative.
With Inkjet - I got all neat print but the emulsion side is sticky not water resistant , darket ink - might stick to one's finger when accidentally rubbed. Risks of black ink sticking to exposure glass or sensitized paper is high.But I'm Ieft with no choice.
I just want to know , How is PICTORICO films ? Is that water resistant ? Is emulsion side a finger print magnet ? Is it reusable. ?

 

[pschwart]

Pictorico, Inkpress, and Arista OHP are all excellent -- Epson Ultrachrome K3 on these films won't even bleed when held under running water. Fixxons also seems to perform well, though I have only made a few negatives. I don't think any OHP that is reusable is appropriate for digital negatives, since it is highly desirable for the ink to resist moisture and fingerprints.

 

[jeffreyg]

I have used Pictorico Premium OHP for many negatives with Epson Ultrachrome K3 inks (Epson 3880 printer) with excellent results. I prefer x-ray duplicating film to my eyes a slightly better result but not very noticeable in a finished pt/pd print. It is much easier to make adjustments to the Pictorico. There are two OHP transparency film. You should use the Premium. I always leave a border for handling.

http://www.jeffreyglasser.com/

 

[Krishnan Srinivasan]

Philip Schwartz & Jeffreyg
Thank you all

I forgot to mention I'm from India.These products are not available here say Pictorico , Arista OHP. Inkpress is way beyond my reach in budget which I can get in ebay global easy buy option http://goo.gl/xXaMub.
From the inputs given , All I have is Asian Reprographic transparency film for inkjet , I'll try using a pigment ink printer. Since I've not seen any pictorico , arista or inkpress in hand ,Your input has really helped.
Thank you Once again

 

[jeffreyg]

If you know someone who will be visiting the US maybe they can pickup one of the transparency films for you. The Pictorico Premium OHP 8.5x11 is $22 for 20 sheets from BH in New York. The others are probably similar in price. You could also get the 13x19 about $50 for 20 sheets and cut each sheet into four 6.5x9.5 inch sheets for smaller negatives as well as cutting the 8.5x11 in half. Since they are not light sensitive you wouldn't have to cut in the dark.

 

[Krishnan Srinivasan]

Quite an Idea

Thank you Sir , shall check with my friends Have a great day