bmaxey1@juno.com
Date: 02/11/01-04:41:46 PM Z
>>I want the inks with longevity of Kodachrome dyes or Dye Transfer dyes.
>>Do Ilford inks (Archival, XG) have the same qualities or they are
better?
NO, nothing compares to Kodachrome or Dye Transfers. You can use the same
dyes as used in the DT process, but you will have to locate a source for
them, and do tests to see how best to apply them. However, even a DT
print will fade when improperly handled.
Mention "Archival" and you will get many different opinions. Some
reference the work done by a prominent source; but then serious testing
reveals that the results presented might not be as accurate as believed.
I have asked some of the people who sell their "Archival" materials, and
none of them will commit to any sort of guarantee 20 or 30 years down the
road. Any time you hear that this or that product is guaranteed to be
archival, they will not agree to it in writing.
It amazes me that technologies of the past are the only ones that have a
demonstrated track record for longevity. My Kodachromes dating back to
the very first Kodachromes are as good now as they were when processed.
This includes 35mm, Bantam, Kodachrome Stereo Loads, Sheet Film,
Kodachrome Prints and several very large Coloramas made with Kodachrome
are sill great.
Black and white is also good when processed properly. In fact, Kodak used
to recommend that for archival storage - 300+ Years, the best approach is
to make color separations and archival process the film.
CD-ROMS - no guarantee they will last. Surprisingly, the best approach is
vynal. Many experts will tell you that their preference is for records
over tape or CD-ROMS, or CD's
Finally, there is the question as to if extreme longevity is really
needed. After all, Ink Jet Prints will certainly improve over the next 10
years or so.
Bob
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