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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    Quote Originally Posted by Turner Reich View Post
    At $150 doesn't this make it the most expensive paper in 8x10?
    Nope, that award goes to Bergger Silver Supreme at $345/100 sheets (at B&H no less) Ilford Gallerie isn't too far behind Lodima and is likely more than $150 at many locations.

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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    I am paying over $700 a roll for 50" x 100ft Ilford Warmtone.
    I am glad its available.

    Though I do not contact print, I think those who do are thankful for M&P efforts to have this paper available.

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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Kadillak View Post
    Is there a problem with allowing this post to reside in both categories?
    Reminds me of John Cleese, in "The Meaning of Life":

    I do wish you'd listen, Wymer. It's perfectly simple. If you're not getting your hair cut, you don't have to move your brother's clothes down to the lower peg. You simply collect his note before lunch, after you've done your scripture prep, when you've written your letter home, before rest, move your own clothes onto the lower peg, greet the visitors, and report to Mr. Viney that you've had your chit signed.

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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    After the run test of Lodima, I belive that this paper value every cents or euro, and as John Bowen wrote the cost it's not so difference from a Galerie or other particular papers....
    I'm so happy for this big result of Michael and Paula effort, I'm used to printing in contact and I'm happy to have a great materials to do it...
    Now I'm excited to waiting for my order.....

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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    Quote Originally Posted by Turner Reich View Post
    At $150 doesn't this make it the most expensive paper in 8x10? I wonder what it would have cost if the minimum had been made and the "R&D" costs had been recovered. Was it a rush to market or a compromise for demand? What was the last price for AZO 8x10 before it was gone? If something should happen to the Smiths, God forbid, what will happen to Lodima? I remember Fred Picker and Brilliant paper, there were high hopes and it lasted for a time. Best of luck with the venture, maybe the price will go down a little after it takes hold, only time will tell.
    At $150 a box, there is no way M+P will become millionaires, but as of 7/28/09 in America, businesspeople are still entitled to a profit.

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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Barlow View Post
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    My trial 7.5 x 10 Lodima produced the finest 5x7 contact prints I have ever made, by far,
    Sums it up & says it all. Thanks Bruce.

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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    As I write, I'm looking at an 8X10 print on Lodima paper and am wondering should I get rid of my enlarger. This paper is so good that I plan to do most of my printing on it. The detail, the tonal range and the hint of warmth - outstanding. My hat is off to Michael & Paula for their refusal to let their artistic materials disappear based upon some corporate bean counters. Their efforts will benefit all who appreciate the beauty and ease of use of contact printing. We really owe them a huge debt of gratitude.
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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    We have enough Azo to last us, if not a lifetime, then for another twenty years, which, considering our ages, might be a lifetime. We did this for ourselves, sure, but also for the others in the LF community who want to make the finest possible silver contact prints.
    What others?

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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    Turner, I'm one of the "others," and I'll be bold and speak for John Bowen, too. In a time when many of the really good materials are disappearing, M&P demonstrate courage far past yours or mine to undertake doing this, and paying for a substantial part of it.

    BTW, Lodima beats Silver Supreme and Galerie by far, and I have the prints on all three to prove it.
    Bruce Barlow
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    Re: Lodima Fine Art Silver Chloride Paper Update #2 7/26/09

    I'm an "others" and happy to be!

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