Fine Art Printing Paper - Matte vs. Gloss

In this video we explore matte vs. gloss fine art printing papers. Join us as we consider the pros and cons of each to help you make a better informed decision. Look out for our ongoing paper series where we explore a number of variables in paper choice!

Huge thank you to Julya Hajnoczky for letting us use her images in this video. Check out her incredible work at https://www.obscura-lucida.com/ and on Instagram @obscuralucida

We used the following papers in this video:

How Big Can Your iPhone Print?

Using our Full reproduction setup to scan film but comparing the scans shot on both an iPhone and the GFX… for science.

Comparing our equipment to a potential home DIY solution.

In this video we answer a common question we get at the shop: “How big can I print this photo I took on my iPhone?” In our typical fashion we’re going to take this a bit too far. Even we were surprised by the results!

Huge thank you to Kirsten Costoulas for the idea for this video and for letting us use photos from her art series exploring manhole covers around the world!

Film Scanning Battle : iPhone vs. GFX Pro 100s II

Using our Full reproduction setup to scan film but comparing the scans shot on both an iPhone and the GFX… for science.

Comparing our equiment to a potential home DIY solution.

The Photograph:
35mm Film: Ilford FP4+ shot at ISO125, developed with Kodak HC-110 Dilution B Leica M4-2 with one of: Voigtländer Nokton 35mm/50mm f/1.2 lenses

The Photographer:
Ryan HK Instagram: @ryanhk_

Camera 1
Fujifilm GFX 100S ii
Excelitas Linos inspec.x 105mm float f5.6 lens

Camera 2
iPhone 15 Pro Max

Other Equipment:
Cambo RPS Reproduction Stand
Phase One Film Capture Stage
Arca Swiss C1 Cube
Kaiser prolite scan SC Light Box (5400 Kelvin)

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