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22-03-2007, 09:39 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Matte or Gloss?
Do you print your astrophotos on matte paper, or gloss?
And why?
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22-03-2007, 10:02 AM
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I just don't like gloss in general - I think it looks old and cheap or something like that.
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22-03-2007, 10:55 AM
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well gloss is nice, shiny and in the right light very hard to see details. Matt paper allows you the views without the moving to see all the photo.
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22-03-2007, 10:58 AM
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Prefer Matte as its easier to assess color correction.
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22-03-2007, 12:17 PM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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matte.
while i dont really print astro pics i prefer in most cases matte anyhow as the non-reflective surface is easier to look at.
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22-03-2007, 01:49 PM
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if you go to a decent lab you can get "semi gloss"
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22-03-2007, 01:54 PM
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Matte for me all the way, gloss hides details and is difficult to see in certain light conditions.
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22-03-2007, 02:04 PM
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Hi Mike,
I haven't taken many astro pics that I've printed, but normally I get enlargments bigger that 8"x12" printed on Kodak Professional Endura metallic paper. I like this paper because it looks good in almost any light, and has rich vibrant colours. It's glossy paper, but I find it much easier and nicer to look at than standard gloss paper. Fuji also have similar paper, but I'm yet to find anyone that uses it in Australia.
http://wwwau.kodak.com/global/en/pro....24.24.5&lc=en
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22-03-2007, 02:35 PM
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Support your local RFS
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Location: Wamboin NSW
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I prefer the Matte also, not that I have printed that many. They do have a better look about it.
Cheers
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22-03-2007, 02:59 PM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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I like everything shinny for me so Gloss or semi gloss.
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22-03-2007, 05:41 PM
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IMO Matt or at least semi gloss is better, particularly if you're placing it under glass, but I mostly use gloss...
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22-03-2007, 05:44 PM
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Vagabond
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Location: China
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Gloss for everything. A habit I picked up in my photo-school days
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22-03-2007, 06:59 PM
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“We are star-stuff”
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Location: Central Coast
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Matte, matte and nothing but matte
Non reflective, warmer colour, won't pick up finger prints or stick to the pages in a album
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23-03-2007, 02:47 AM
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Naturalist
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my personal preference is semi-gloss,
should've added a semi-gloss option!
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23-03-2007, 10:37 AM
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Actually I print on Ilford Galerie smooth pearl, i suppose you could call that Matte, absolutely beautiful paper, 290 g/sm, a bit expensive though.
leon
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23-03-2007, 11:59 AM
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Location: Perth
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I have used gloss only so far, because that's all I have, but prefer matte, alway have from the old film days and home processing of prints. Matte has a far more professional look especially when framed.
TMOA
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27-03-2007, 11:40 PM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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I've printed out matte ones, and do prefer them. No fingerprints and easier to see under lights. Thanks for responses!
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28-03-2007, 02:37 AM
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I think matte is the way to go too Mike.
I haven't printed anything out for a long time but I'll need to soon.
I've also got to work out my colour balance before I do the prints.
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29-03-2007, 09:49 PM
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For me it really depends on the situation.
Matte is great for no fingerprints, so when showing off a shot of the kids to parents and children, it's excellent! I use the Canon Matte Photo Card 170gsm.
I use Gloss to show off my best shots. There is something more special and 'professional' about it. Of course that also means you are more touchy about people touching it. I get the best results with Canon Glossy Photo Pro in my canon printer. (Tried kodak once but couldn't get it to work without bleeding, so I gave up wasting money on paper that may work)
Everything else is canon matte craft/photocard or paper
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08-06-2009, 08:23 PM
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Matte for sure.
Gloss will stick to glass and your photo will be ruined. Can be an expensive mistake if the print is a large one.
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