Posted by Jim Sabiston on February 1, 2009 at 5:32 PM
I've had prints made with this paper with outstanding results, particularly images with reflective detail on water and metallic effects. Unfortunately, I can only find it sourced through labs. Does anyone know of a retail supplier? I cannot seem to locate one. The usual suppliers noted here do not seem to carry Fuji papers.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 1, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Not sure if this paper is compatible with inkjet printing (if that's your intended purpose).
According to Fuji, "Pearl Paper can be used in conjunction with conventional medium- or large- scale digital photographic printer systems or Fujifilm Frontier Digital Labs".
Perhaps this is why the paper isn't readily available through retail outlets?
Crystal Archive is similar to a 'normal' photographic in that it is exposed to light and then developed in chemistry. The Fuji Frontier, Lightjet, and Chromira digital 'enlargers' use this paper.
I've had prints made by West Coast Imaging on Fuji Crystal Archive Glossy paper and they are drop-dead beautiful!
Unfortunately, unless you have one of these systems, you're out of luck. You might contact some of the inkjet paper vendors and see if they have a paper that comes close to the color and texture of FCA Pearl.
Posted by Jim Sabiston on February 1, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Ah. Thanks, gentlemen. That is precisely what I was beginning to suspect but I wanted to be certain. The reflective qualities of the paper are amazing.
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3 repliesAccording to Fuji, "Pearl Paper can be used in conjunction with conventional medium- or large- scale digital photographic printer systems or Fujifilm Frontier Digital Labs".
Perhaps this is why the paper isn't readily available through retail outlets?
I've had prints made by West Coast Imaging on Fuji Crystal Archive Glossy paper and they are drop-dead beautiful!
Unfortunately, unless you have one of these systems, you're out of luck. You might contact some of the inkjet paper vendors and see if they have a paper that comes close to the color and texture of FCA Pearl.
I guess my lab get to keep the business!