Re: fading for unbelievers

[Phil Shockley <fotoshock@earthlink.net>]

<x-flowed>At 2:14 AM +0300 7/26/99, Sergei wrote:
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>Phil,
>Once I've posted in defense of epson and also stated that *I* had 
>never seen my epson prints -and in sunny Greece also - fade, yadda 
>yadda yadda.
>I should have known better.
>I have in front of me a print which lasted 2 days and that without 
>direct sunlight.
>See  http://www.altfactor.gr/private/sergios/epson-fadin-example.jpg 
>.This WAS a B&W print on epson 'new improved' photo paper. All cyan 
>is gone.
>Probably the humidity since prints under a glass still stand. I'm 
>experimenting with cheap acrylic spray now on epson matte paper to 
>see if it is the humidity. Tham Leong is another victim of rapid 
>fading.


Sergei,

Granted, I don't have to deal with humidity. Maybe that's one of the 
benefits of me living here in sunny, southern "it's a dry heat", 
California.
I'm not the most organized person in the world. I'll leave freshly 
ripped prints laying around for months on counters (literally) and I 
never notice any fading. They're dusty ... but not faded. However, 
they do not receive direct sun. It seems like there are many, many 
variables that affect the longevity of these prints. Glass, no glass 
... spray, no spray, paper, ink, atmospheric conditions ... etc, etc. 
I don't have the answer. I can only relate my experiences. I was only 
commenting on leaving the prints in direct sun. I know that soaking 
them in gasoline wouldn't be good for them either but I don't need to 
test it to find out.
What was different in the print that lasted only 2 days verses the 
other ones that didn't fade? I think maybe your answer lies in that 
difference.
I'm well aware that this technology is far from perfect. For that 
reason, I would never, ever sell them to clients or customers. At 
least not until the longevity issue improves. But for my portfolio 
purposes ... it's perfect!

I feel your pain ....

Phil Shockley - Shock Photographic

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