Seeing as how the PDML is not really fully back up (i.e. if you try to respond to this you'll probably only respond directly to me and not to the list) I figure I'll post an OT item:
I snagged 25 sheets of Ilford Gallerie Pearl paper from Henry's in Toronto today (my sales guy gave me a bit of a break on it.. $18.00 CDN plus tax) - I was eager to see how it compares to Ilford's line of Multigrade RC photo paper (specifically MG IV .44 Pearl) Out of the box, weight wise, it's about the same as the MG IV. In my hands, I can't tell the difference save that the Galerie Gloss is 8.5x11 and the MG IV is 8x10. Instructions leave you with little doubt how to get the best results out of printing on your photo printer. I scanned in http://www.chang-sang.com/photos/bike_crop.jpg which was taken in July at a TOPUG meeting - HP5 plus I printed using the Epson 870 and adjusted as per instructions (1440 DPI and -6 magenta to reduce cast). >From my standpoint, it is an awesome paper. It is now going to be the paper to print GOOD work on. Epson Heavyweight Matte will always be there.. as will their premium glossy paper but for Pearl, I'll be sticking with the Ilford Gallerie. Aaron did say he should have more in soon.. and compartively speaking, his prices for the 100 sheet box are a bit cheaper than Henry's. Aaron's is $79.99 for 100 sheets vs Henry's $22.99 for 25 sheets resulting in 0.80 per sheet vs 0.92 per sheet respectively. Henry's, as far as I know, does not carry the 100 sheet amounts. Cheers, Dave
