Some years ago when the inkjet had reached 'true 720 dpi', I started to take some tests with the Epson inkjet printer. At that time, photos were taken with film and I had to use Photo CD to have the digital images.
Prints were shown to various masters and all of them did agree that the quality of the inkjet prints was almost photographic. But it was not easy to print, at least, not straight forward.
Within these few years, the dpi reaches 1000, 2000 etc. Drivers are much better and we can use digital camera to take photo and enjoy the drop and print.
Then I start to check when will the films last. About five years ago, I had estimated that film might last for ten more years. It seems that my guess may be right.
Recently due to my part time work, I have to work with the Ilford inkjet paper.
At first, it sounded strange to me because years ago when I started taking photos, it was Ilford B/W film. Certainly their Cyberchrome was another great product. But since I did not work for commercial, it was not my concern.
My tests with the Ilford inkjet paper, in fact, I should not use 'test', all prints are direct from the image files. No adjustment is needed because Ilford has tested advice about the printer setting. In other words, it is just straight printing. Great! That is what modern technology for. We never need to have the burden as before.
For those who are interest to know, I am working in Hong Kong and there is a Chinese site for local users, http://www.ilfordinkjet.com.hk/.
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