Mpix Metallic Printing - DPChallenge Forums

12/14/2005 03:46:34 PM · #1

Hey,
I am going to be discussing some print options with a potential buyer later today and had a question about metallic prints.

For the following print:

Is going metallic worth it? Will it make any major differences?

Thanks,
Max

eslaydog

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

12/14/2005 03:48:52 PM · #2

Major - metallic is amazing. I have never received a metallic shot that I didn't love.

It's not that much more either...
E

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax

12/14/2005 03:51:31 PM · #3

metallic will make it pop. If your getting it printed big, a high gloss laminate will also help.

Artyste

Sony Ericsson W810i

12/14/2005 03:52:31 PM · #4

I had my Nude III shot done up in an 8x10 metallic print.. It's *fantastic*. The metallic paper really enhances photos IMO. (I'm sure there are instances where it wouldn't be that great, but I think your shot would look brilliant)

maxj

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/14/2005 04:03:27 PM · #5

metallic it is!

Thanks guys for the input!

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

12/14/2005 04:14:33 PM · #6

OK, stupid question, but I have to ask... metallic prints? Metallic paper? Pigment? Further explanation please.

faidoi

Pentax K10D

Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF

12/14/2005 04:16:24 PM · #7

Originally posted by Palmetto_Pixels:

OK, stupid question, but I have to ask... metallic prints? Metallic paper? Pigment? Further explanation please.

Metallic paper.

Message edited by author 2005-12-14 16:17:39.

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

12/14/2005 04:44:01 PM · #8

Originally posted by faidoi:

Metallic paper.

Duh! Thanks. :-)

jab119

12/14/2005 06:34:40 PM · #9

everyone likes free stuff.... go here and get their free print samples

MPIX free print samples

they will send you some really nice samples of each

James

maxj

01/04/2006 05:16:03 PM · #10

WHOA!!!
just got the print 20x30!!!

absolutly amazing. the metallic shine is really incredible.

now I will have to buy some metallic prints of my own.

lentil

Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

01/04/2006 05:20:58 PM · #11

darn it... i went to get free samples but they dont ship to Australia.

theSaj

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

01/04/2006 06:33:58 PM · #12

I am curious to see what you mean by metallic print (yes, I did order the sample ;)

At first I thought you meant something akin to the "Alps MD 5000" Thermal Printer's ability to print with metallic and foil cartridges. (Which if you've ever seen a sample is pretty mind-blowing.)

mpeters

01/04/2006 06:58:20 PM · #13

Originally posted by maxj:

WHOA!!!
just got the print 20x30!!!

absolutly amazing. the metallic shine is really incredible.

Was it a color print? I've ordered BW prints on metallic from WHCC.com and thought they looked great, but have never tried color.

winepw-DP

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye for Nikon

01/30/2006 02:32:51 PM · #14

I also have received a 20 x 30 metalic print, and the only problem I have is they don't have anything larger than 20x30!

muckpond

Nikon D200

01/30/2006 04:47:33 PM · #15

i had this printed on metallic and her eyes actually sparkle. they said "not recommended for portraits" so i was a little hesitant, but i am SO glad i did it.

Sunniee

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

01/30/2006 05:09:53 PM · #16

love, Love LOVE the metallic paper! 'nuf said :D

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

01/30/2006 05:21:42 PM · #17

Originally posted by winepw-DP:

I also have received a 20 x 30 metalic print, and the only problem I have is they don't have anything larger than 20x30!

I have (2) 40x50's on metallic, mounted on 3/4" foam and a high gloss laminate done by another lab.

I wish mPix did high gloss laminate and 40x50's. ;(

nomad469

Nikon D700

01/30/2006 05:26:51 PM · #18

I have an image that I am going to enter in a PPA print competition that I will be doing in 16X20 Metalic and the high gloss laminate

I think that it will be outstanding

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

01/30/2006 05:30:06 PM · #19

Originally posted by nomad469:

I have an image that I am going to enter in a PPA print competition that I will be doing in 16X20 Metalic and the high gloss laminate

I think that it will be outstanding

Who's printing it?

Chiqui

Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro

01/30/2006 06:04:15 PM · #20

I printed an 8x10 (I think) of this picture on metallic paper and it looks like it's 3D, to me anyway. I love this paper.

I also printed an 11x14 of this one and it's just amazing.

June

nomad469

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

01/30/2006 06:15:35 PM · #21

Originally posted by Brent_Ward:

Originally posted by nomad469:
I have an image that I am going to enter in a PPA print competition that I will be doing in 16X20 Metalic and the high gloss laminate

I think that it will be outstanding

Who's printing it?

BWC in Dallas (I think) I am less than 2 months out from SWPPA and lab time may be as much as 15days so I need to get on the stick

BTW nice site Bret

Message edited by author 2006-01-30 18:18:15.

clenny

Nikon D700

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/30/2006 06:22:18 PM · #22

I just ordered a 20x30 metallic of this photo from mpix yesterday. I hope it turns out =). btw...what is high gloss laminate and why is it good for metallic prints?