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cvansickler · **Cibachrome / Ilfochrome -** 05-31-2006, 10:24 AM

Does anyone know of a place/person in Texas that does Cibachrome / Ilfochrome?

xseption · 05-31-2006, 04:09 PM

I have never even heard of Cibachrome / Ilfochrome ... can you enlighten us??

Bill · 05-31-2006, 04:46 PM

The only one I knew of has stopped, Holland Photo in Austin. You could see if they could refer you to someone. www.hollandphoto.com

Or look at some of the large format or fine art magazines at Barnes & Noble on I-30 at Collins, actually on the service road, which is called Copeland. There may be some ads in the back. I mention that location because I was there last week on the way to a TPF get together.

Ilford may help on this. www.ilford.com

I used to do it, even had an additive head color enlarger. No more, though.

Bill

Dokk · 05-31-2006, 05:01 PM

There used to be a lab in Ft. Worth that did Cibachrome but I'm not sure if they still do or if they are even there as I haven't had a Cibachrome print made in quite a few years. Tell me, why are you wanting a Cibachrome or Ilfochrome done? I just talked to a friend who's been around awhile and he doesn't know of anyone that does this process in the DFW area but said that you might call around to some of the larger labs and they might know someone who does.

cvansickler · 06-01-2006, 10:09 AM

I had most of my images done in SLC, Utah in Cibachrome. I enjoy the pop that you are able to get from Cibachrome. There is quite a bit of difference in a Cibachrome print vs. a Giclee print. If you know of something that compares I would be interested in trying it out.
Colby.

CaptainTom · 06-01-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cvansickler

I had most of my images done in SLC, Utah in Cibachrome. I enjoy the pop that you are able to get from Cibachrome. There is quite a bit of difference in a Cibachrome print vs. a Giclee print. If you know of something that compares I would be interested in trying it out.
Colby.

I used to do a lot of Cibachrome. It was always a joy to work with.
Excellent colors, and "pop", and the prints last forever and are waterproof. Ah, the old days.

adirty1 · 06-01-2006, 10:30 AM

It kills me that there are photographers out there that have no idea what we are talking about.

Give Buckeye Color Lab a call I believe they still do ciba's if not they know who does... http://www.buckeyecolorlab.com/cc-index.php

adirty1 · 06-01-2006, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainTom

I used to do a lot of Cibachrome. It was always a joy to work with.
Excellent colors, and "pop", and the prints last forever and are waterproof. Ah, the old days.

what about die subs and transferes. RRRRRrrr.... I dont think digital prints will ever have the same look as die subs and cibas

cvansickler · 06-01-2006, 10:34 AM

adirty1 - what are you saying, do you think that giclee is better than Ciba's?

xseption · 06-01-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by adirty1

It kills me that there are photographers out there that have no idea what we are talking about.

I am sorry, but I am forty years old and I have no idea what the topic is about. I just started photography two years ago and I am learning new terminology as I see the new words at TPF or photo mags or some other source (hence the plea for enlightenment). I was just learning about pinhole cameras last week ...

Where I come from just eating and having a roof over our heads was an accomplishment and I am very lucky to own a camera or two even now.

jeffkohn · 12:36 PM

I was in one of Thomas Mangelson's galleries during a layover at the Denver Airport last weekend. Some of the prints were Ilfochromes and they were pretty impressive. Is there a difference between Cibachrome and Ilfochrome? I've never seen a dye transfer print...

johnastovall · 06-01-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by xseption

I am sorry, but I am forty years old and I have no idea what the topic is about. I just started photography two years ago and I am learning new terminology as I see the new words at TPF or photo mags or some other source (hence the plea for enlightenment). I was just learning about pinhole cameras last week ...

Where I come from just eating and having a roof over our heads was an accomplishment and I am very lucky to own a camera or two even now.

Here's a short article on what a Cibachrome print is.

johnastovall · 06-01-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffkohn

I was in one of Thomas Mangelson's galleries during a layover at the Denver Airport last weekend. Some of the prints were Ilfochromes and they were pretty impressive. Is there a difference between Cibachrome and Ilfochrome? I've never seen a dye transfer print...

No difference, Iford just bought the process from Ciba-Geigy and re-named it.

BobbyC · 06-01-2006, 01:01 PM

I think I still have a box of Ilford paper at home but it may be old, I sold all my darkroom equipment about 4 years ago!

A Chromira print will hold it's own against a ciba if it's done right.

xseption · 06-01-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by johnastovall

Here's a short article on what a Cibachrome print is.

Thanks!!