Just a quick note to wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season filled with lots and lots of great photography or at least the best you can do with Aunt Betsy and Uncle Fred!
My very best and of course, Viva la Revolution!
Stephen
The Wisdom of Chocolate Chip Waffles
Thoughts on internet forums and discussions…give a listen!
Top 5 Digital Papers for 2008
This audiobog features my thoughts on the best digital printing papers for 2008. Some of these papers have been around for a while but this list gives reasons for why I selected them, thoughts on paper technologies and where should the paper industry go from here. Give a listen!
Diana Camera Film Loading Tip and Technique
Have you ever finished shooting a roll of 120mm film in a Diana F+ Camera only to find the roll very loose (light leaks, anyone?) …I’m all for some light leaks now and then- part of the fun with the Diana- but a loose roll that was NOT intentional can be a real problem! Here is a super quick video blog on how to load 120mm film in a Diana F+ camera and KEEP the film spool tight! This video demonstrates a modification to the film tabs that has proven very successful in over 100+ rolls of 120mm film pushed through my own Dianas!
Please note the video is high quality so it may take a few seconds to load.
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
Testing Hahnemuhle Torchon 285 gsm
Get ready for a huge paper testing post and more!
Viva la Revolution
Shoot Diana Exposure Calculator
As many of you know I have been working with the Diana F+ camera for some time now for my new series of artworks, A New Eden. In the course of making these works I have spent considerable time working out what I feel is a fast reliable exposure system for the Diana Camera and I have now decided to share the results…(drumroll please)… may I present the Shoot Diana Exposure Calculator. Each chart is a premium vinyl adhesive sticker that can be attached to your camera back or the top of the Diana flash and provides easy to read information for a vast variety of shooting situations for both ISO 100 and 400 speed films.
The Shoot Diana Exposure Calculator differs from the FREE exposure calculator I posted a few days ago, in that it gives the required number of shutter clicks at “N” (1/60th) on the Diana to make the correct exposure for each situation AND it becomes part of your camera (see photo) so there is no way to lose it or forget to put it in your bag… Oh, and did I forget to mention that it is really cheap? Christmas is coming, people!
For more information please visit www.shootdiana.com
or just click here.
Diana F+ Exposure Guide AND We’re Over 100,000!
First I’d like to announce that as of today- November 19, 2008- the Figital Revolution has had over 100,000 hits… Hot damn! Viva la revolution!!!!
Of course, while we are up- the DOW was down, waaay down. This might put a damper on anyone’s good cheer, particularly anyone considering retiring in the next decade, SO- I decided to brighten things up a bit and release a FREE Exposure Guide for the Diana+ and F+ cameras. Hey- these days something’s got to be free, right? The direct link is here:
FREE Diana+ and F+ Exposure Chart
Just add it to your cart (it really is free don’t worry) and checkout and you will receive an email with download instructions within a few minutes.
Viva la Revolution-
Stephen
New Digital Paper Review, Canson and Hahnemuhle
As promised here are my paper tests/ review for the new offerings by Canson and Hahnemuhle. This audio review covers the following papers:
- Canson: Arches Platine, BFK Rives, Arches Aquarelle Rag
- Hahnemuhle: Bamboo 290 GSM.
Give a listen and then try some of these papers and determine what you like.
Viva la Revolution-
Stephen
Note: More tests to follow in the coming weeks…stay tuned!
Poll question: What is your favorite paper? Please note I have left out the Arches Platine as it is not currently available for purchase and the poll below is for Matt surface papers only. If your favorite paper is not listed please just click other and then type it in! I have listed what I feel is a good sample of true fine art papers…your vote counts! (You can vote for more than one.)
Canson/ Arches Platine Fiber Rag vs ?
I’m almost finished testing this material but I could not help but post a bit of a preview! The inner projection is an icc. made for an Epson 7880/ 9880 on a premium quality photo white gloss digital art paper…the outer wire frame projection is the new Canson/ Arches Platine Fiber Rag icc. made on our d’Vinci Printer. The difference is HUGE. On new machines from Epson, Canon and HP this paper will rock!
Oh yeah…did I forget to mention that the surface is beautiful as well?! Stay tuned!
Viva la Revolution- Stephen
Testing New Canson Papers
Burning the midnight oil at Indian Hill Imageworks!!! Just how many patches are in the icc. test target?…over 2,200!!
Stay tuned for my thoughts/ review on my first tests: Rives BFK and Arches Platine!
Now back to printing!
Viva la Revolution!
Stephen
Figital Revolution 