Correzpond
Getting Fingers Dirty
I recently switched to using Hobbicolors non-OEM Inks in my Canon Pixma ip8500 and completed tests of 10 different papers, including the 'swellable' papers Ilford Classic Gloss and Ilford Classic Pearl which are known for their improved resistance to changes wrought by atmosphere (gas) and light.
The tests were performed on a north-facing wall in Sydney Australia in summer from 26 January to 12 February (18 days) exposed to very bright indirect sunlight with no glass protection.
Deterioration in all prints is evident however the Ilford papers as expected turn out to be the clear winners under these conditions.
Probably the next best performing paper was Canon PhotoPaper Pro.
The worst performing papers under these conditions (in terms of 'pink shift') were Officeworks Gloss Photopaper and Canon Glossy Photo Paper.
You can view the gallery at http://www.pbase.com/correzpond/paper_tests and judge for yourself.
The tests were performed on a north-facing wall in Sydney Australia in summer from 26 January to 12 February (18 days) exposed to very bright indirect sunlight with no glass protection.
Deterioration in all prints is evident however the Ilford papers as expected turn out to be the clear winners under these conditions.
Probably the next best performing paper was Canon PhotoPaper Pro.
The worst performing papers under these conditions (in terms of 'pink shift') were Officeworks Gloss Photopaper and Canon Glossy Photo Paper.
You can view the gallery at http://www.pbase.com/correzpond/paper_tests and judge for yourself.
