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jjs wrote:
"Nicholas O. Lindan" wrote in message ink.net... Forecast the future of B&W. Where do you think it will be in: 5 years? 10 years? 20 years? 50 years? Bored to death, Nicholas? Where are you going to be in 5,10,20,50? The average life span in the West nearly doubled between 1900 and 2000. Some scientists are predicting not only a doubling again in the human life but possibly tripling or quadrupling. http://www.rawilsonfans.com/articles/immortality.htm |
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In article , "jimmy"
wrote: I agree with a previous poster that B&W film, paper and chemicals will still be around as an art form for the foreseeable future. Widely available - no - but available. Yes & it may mean a commitment of more than an occasional 25 sheet pack of sample paper on some people's part. -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:23:46 GMT, Gregory Blank
wrote: In article 764Zd.2808$hA3.1423@trnddc09, "Shelley" wrote: I think black and white prints will be around for at least 100 years, assuming the prints are made on an Epson pro printer using Ultrachrome inks and any good cotton rag paper, if they're properly stored. LOL. You have evidence to the contrary? rafe b. http://www.terrapinphoto.com |
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"Alan Smithee" wrote in message
news:S95Zd.667006$Xk.189075@pd7tw3no... jjs wrote: Where are you going to be in 5,10,20,50? [...] http://www.rawilsonfans.com/articles/immortality.htm Man, the USA Prez better get the social security thing in control, eh? Me, I'm too old to be of the longevity thing. |
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Gregory Blank wrote: In article , "death skunk five" wrote: prints will last up to 500years. They already do if you print using platinum and acid free paper. According to the Image Permanence Institute 500 years is an acceptable estimate for an archivally processed and selenium toned gelatin silver print as well. |
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Gregory Blank wrote: In article , "jimmy" wrote: I agree with a previous poster that B&W film, paper and chemicals will still be around as an art form for the foreseeable future. Widely available - no - but available. Yes & it may mean a commitment of more than an occasional 25 sheet pack of sample paper on some people's part. Uh...I already can't buy anything less than a 50 sheet seagull in 16x20 at $150+. And I still buy it. |
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In article ,
Tom Phillips wrote: Uh...I already can't buy anything less than a 50 sheet seagull in 16x20 at $150+. And I still buy it. $150 is what I paid for a box of Elite in 1992. I guess thats still a good price although I have been getting Forte direct from the distributer for a lot cheaper. -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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rafe bustin wrote: On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:23:46 GMT, Gregory Blank wrote: In article 764Zd.2808$hA3.1423@trnddc09, "Shelley" wrote: I think black and white prints will be around for at least 100 years, assuming the prints are made on an Epson pro printer using Ultrachrome inks and any good cotton rag paper, if they're properly stored. LOL. You have evidence to the contrary? Lets just say I am skeptical. I also think that the defined term "properly stored" leaves a huge vast unknown yawning hole which a lot of people can potential fall,..... but that is nothing new to photo in general. -- LF Website @ http://members.verizon.net/~gregoryblank "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."--Theodore Roosevelt, May 7, 1918 |
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On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 04:40:05 GMT, Gregory Blank
wrote: In article , rafe bustin wrote: You have evidence to the contrary? Lets just say I am skeptical. I also think that the defined term "properly stored" leaves a huge vast unknown yawning hole which a lot of people can potential fall,..... but that is nothing new to photo in general. The storage issue is critical but completely common between the two competing technologies, right? Seriously though... carbon pigment inks on cotton rag... what's to limit the longevity? Cave paintings made with charcoal have lasted how long? I'd be more worried about the cotton than the ink. rafe b. http://www.terrapinphoto.com |
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Nicholas O. Lindan wrote:
Forecast the future of B&W. Where do you think it will be in: 5 years? 10 years? 20 years? 50 years? If there is enough participation the average of the predictions often turns out to be pretty accurate. The subject of more meaningless forecasts :-) |
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