Chapter 02 of 07
PAPER
Paper decides how deep the blacks are, how much the print shines and how long it lasts. Here are the media types, without the marketing.
Articles in this chapter
- 02.1
checked 12 October 20269 sourcesA guide to Fine Art papers and canvas
Photographic and Fine Art media types without the marketing: cotton, α-cellulose, baryta and RC papers and canvas. What gsm, optical brighteners and paper white mean, and how to choose a paper for a particular photograph.
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checked 12 October 20266 sourcesWhat “archival” paper means, and what it does not
“Archival” has no precise definition. What ISO 9706, ISO 18902 and the PAT under ISO 18916 actually say, what optical brightening agents (OBAs) are, and what the life of a print really depends on.
- 02.3
checked 12 October 20269 sourcesHahnemühle — papers and canvas for Fine Art printing
An information page on Hahnemühle Fine Art media with verified manufacturer figures (weight, fibre, surface, OBAs) and a guide to reading the data sheet. OFOTO has no connection with Hahnemühle.
- 02.4
checked 12 October 20265 sourcesFOMEI — photo papers and canvas
An information page on FOMEI media for inkjet photo printing — the ART, PHOTO, CANVAS and SPECIAL ranges, with the manufacturer’s figures. OFOTO has no connection with FOMEI.
In preparation
These topics are not covered yet. We will publish them once they have been checked.
- Double-sided papers and photobooks
- Metallic and transparent media