Epson R1800 WoW WoW WoW.

[mic]

Thanks to all that recommended this baby to me, Thanks Birdy for getting me one & thanks bp for the right settings and expert Tutorial.

I was hoping I was going to get good prints, but WoW when you get the good Epson Premium Semi Gloss in .

Bloody WoW WoW WoW

Another experience, saving, knowledge gained & friend made because of your ripper Forum Gary.

Cheers,

Mic.

[ozczecho]

Hey mic,

You wouldn't happen to have the link to the tutorial from bp handy anywhere, would you...I did a quick search and came up empty...unless the tutorial was face-2-face

Cheers

Mike

[PiroStitch]

Rigggghtttt....now we're going to hear on the news some madman stapling inverted photos to lamp posts

[birddog114]

Hey Mic,
Finally, you have had a new good printer, accompanied with other armories + your skills = Excellent final production and be

[Glen]

Congrats Mic, you will love it

[gstark]

Mic,

Another experience, saving, knowledge gained & friend made because of your ripper Forum Gary.

I'm thrilled on two counts - I too have the R1800 and I can only echo your comments (except to tell you to grab some Ilford pearl paper - it'll knock your socks off) in that it's just a brilliant printer.

And thanx for your thanx re the forum, but I put that down to the community here - we all pitch in and help, and I doubt that it gets better than that!

[petermmc]

Mic,

We've had a few great discussions regarding this (R1800) thing of substantial beauty. I am still in love with mine. I have been using Tetanol paper for reasons apparent on the posts regarding this printer. I am blown away with the clarity, excellent colour and overall professional touches that this printer provides. Its a big sucker and is now emperor of my desk.

Most of us have about 20 billion digi photos that we've saving for retirement to print but its great to print a few along the way. It's a great way of visually demonstrating the value in all the equipment we have to buy.

Congrats and enjoy.

Peter Mc

[mic]

Thanks Guys,

Gary, just ordered 100 A4 sheets of Ilford Pearl.

I'll let you know how I go.

Cheers,

Mic.

Wayne, I won't be stapleing this gold to lamp posts

Also thanks Peter for the other recommendation on paper.

[gstark]

Gary, just ordered 100 A4 sheets of Ilford Pearl.

Mic,

I doubt you'll be disappointed. We're printing on A3+ and loving it!

[Glen]

Mic, stop wimping out and buying the A4, buy the A3+ I also bought the Ilford Pearl on Gary's suggestion and it is now one of my favourite papers. $77 for 25 sheets (A3+) from Borge Imaging

[gstark]

All I need to do now is shoot some images worthy of priniting!

[mic]

Thanks Gary & Glen,

Yes, I think I'll get the A3+ when this lot runs out, I got this stock from Borge Imaging down here as well thanks to bp's suggestion. Still learning all this stuff still. If it's not one thing it's another, I haven't even been on the Forum for a year yet and boy have I learn't a lot.

My brain has grown the most this last year than all of my years so far boy O boy.

The rate of learning due to this forum & all you Guru's is out of this world, if I don't know something I just ask, it's like having another brain.

Going home tonight to test the Ilford Pearl, can't wait, come on boring damn day job finish so I can have my fun.

Mic.

[SoCal Steve]

You have chosen WISELY, Mic.
Congratulations on your purchase.

You'd better get a gallon of each ink color to go along with that 100 sheets of paper.

You will now be slightly poorer, but oh so very happy!!
Does that mean we have an R1800 club now to go along with the VR, etc.?

[birddog114]

Does that mean we have an R1800 club now to go along with the VR, etc.?

Yes, why not?

[kipper]

Mic I were to get a printer, this would be my choice too.
However priorities, super telephoto lenses are sucking me dry of change

[birddog114]

Mic I were to get a printer, this would be my choice too.
However priorities, super telephoto lenses are sucking me dry of change

kipper,
Get what you can, don't wait, life is too short!

[petermmc]

There is so much talk on sites about the best lenses. My take is that the best lens produces the best photo 'when printed.' I seldom see a photo that doesn't look pretty good on the old computer screen.

The R1800 lets you know quick smart at A3 or A3+ whether all the hype about the lens means anything at all. R1800 makes a much better dark room than my converted toilet although my toilet has other qualities.

Regs

Peter Mc

[kipper]

Hah, I wish it was that easy

[birddog114]

Hah, I wish it was that easy

Make up your mind young fellow! look back at the recently terrible blasts in London, how many young people just vanished

[stormygirl]

I have just had confirmation from Birddog (the legend) that I will be receiving my R1800 early next week...........I can't wait!

Thankyou Birddog!

Hey Mic, where in Melbourne are you getting your paper from?

[Glen]

Stormy, congrats, you will love it. Mic mentioned he got his paper from Borge Imaging

[stubbsy]

Guys give me a break. I'm having buyer's remorse. I bought a new Canon Pixma 8500 about six months ago and WAS happy with it

[Glen]

Stubbsy, anyone who bought a tripod in the last year will have buyers remorse when they see your setup.


ps you are always welcome to use my R1800

[big pix]

Mic
You will also need to know the following.......How to put screws and wallplugs in walls for picture hanging...... custom framing and matt cutting........ you have only just started, within about 6 months you will lust after a bigger printer....... trust me.......

have fun
cheers
...bp

[gstark]

I haven't even been on the Forum for a year yet and boy have I learn't a lot.

FWIW, nobody has been on this forum for a year yet.

That's why we're having our Anniversary Weekend on August 5.

[gstark]

Does that mean we have an R1800 club now to go along with the VR, etc.?

R1800 Ranch ?

R1800 Rendezvous?

[birddog114]

Guys give me a break. I'm having buyer's remorse. I bought a new Canon Pixma 8500 about six months ago and WAS happy with it

Peter,
The Canon Pixma 8500 is now a collectible items

[HappyFotographer]

Congratulations Stormy

I have just had confirmation from Birddog (the legend) that I will be receiving my R1800 early next week...........I can't wait!

Even though I am green with envy.....do you people all have access to a money tree?

Birddog, you've seen the kids, wanna swap one?

Deb

[birddog114]

Congratulations Stormy

I have just had confirmation from Birddog (the legend) that I will be receiving my R1800 early next week...........I can't wait!

Even though I am green with envy.....do you people all have access to a money tree?

Birddog, you've seen the kids, wanna swap one?

Deb

Deb,
I have more than enough, thanks

[HappyFotographer]

Never hurts to ask!

Deb,
I have more than enough, thanks

[gstark]

Deb,

Birddog, you've seen the kids, wanna swap one?

Don't ask Birddog; ask his boss!

She still wants to confiscate Leigh, would you believe?

[mic]

Hey Gary,

Loaded some Ilford Pearl into the Epson last night, I can't seem to spot the diff between the Epson Semi Gloss but its good stuff all the same and cheaper for me as well.

I print at 200 dpi / semi gloss setting / best photo

Any different tips for me ?

Thanks,

Mic.

[gstark]

Mic,

Yes, the papers are very similar in texture, etc, but coming from my background, there's something in me that says I should be printing photos on paper by Ilford, or Agfa ....

Your settings sound about right too, so all is well with the world.

Well, some aspects of it.

[mic]

Thanks Gary,
Yes, Ilford does sound better, I'll go with that

Cheers,

Mic.