[alt-photo] Re: film substrate

[Mary]

For what it's worth, I use the Arista II transfilm. The quality is 
great, in my experience.
I buy the 11x17in size and cut it in half, giving me 40 sheets for $35. 
Saves about $5 over buying two packages of 20 smaller sheets.
Cheers,
Mary


On 4/19/2012 12:09 AM, Greg Mikol wrote:
>> On 4/18/2012 11:55 AM, Globe Trotteur wrote:
>>> with my silver process, i use costco glossy paper. i would like to
>>> try a film substrate instead for less opacity. i know of pictorico
>>> but it is expensive. What are the alternatives in the
>>> US?ThanksPierre  _______________________________________________
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>> Pierrre,
>>
>> Freestyle Photo has a comparable product that is less expensive.
>>
>> Don Bryant
>>
>
> You know...everybody says this, but it's basically a wash.
>
> Right now, Arista II film is $20 for 20 sheets 8.5x11.
> Pictorico Premium (TPU-100) is $17.50 at B&H for 20 sheets.
> Pictorico Ultra (TPS-100) is $22.
>
> But I've never had any problems getting enough density using the 
> Pictorico Premium, so for me, the pictorico is cheaper than the Arista 
> OHP.
>
> --Greg
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