• In the section "Looking out the window" I wrote about setting the dpi at 267. For this particular restoration 267 dpi worked fine. I had the output on Fujix mat finish paper, but I was very unhappy with the results of a fine art ColorMatch RGB Adobe Photoshop file set at 267 dpi. The print was very grainy and had no continuous tone appearance. I emailed other users of the Fujix 4000 to find out what dpi they were using for their machines. The general consensus was never set the dpi at less than 320, and that leaving your files at 400 dpi would insure a flawless continuous tone output. One of the experts I corresponded with about 320 dpi and 400 dpi said,"I can't tell the difference between the two unless I pull out my loupe and look long and hard".

• The other factor to consider is paper. On a black and white or sepia tone restoration mat finish paper is fine. Fuji Crystal Archive paper is a very high gloss so when you want a crystal clear digital output Fujix paper is the cutting edge. The life of a Fujix color print is about 12 to 15 years, that's about the same life of a professionally developed photograph on the best paper available.

• Hypertext link to 267 dpi example 1 use Back button to return.

• Hypertext link to 267 dpi example 2 use Back button to return.

• Hypertext link to a 400 dpi example printed on Fuji Crystal Archive and Fuji Mat paper. Use Back button to return.

• The digital photograph has truly arrived. There are many web sites I will be linking in the future. For a great place to start search Wilhelm Research for the latest testing results. For the complete written reference buy their book.

Wilhelm, Henry with Carol Brower. The Permanence and Care of Color Photographs: Traditional and Digital Color Prints, Color Negatives, Slides, and Motion Pictures.
Grinnell, IA: Preservation Company, 1993.