Is it Worth Printing Your Own Photos?

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Printing your images is the essential final step to bringing your photography to life. In this video we will be focusing on printing as we discuss why, how and the costs involved. We’ll also compare a photo printed on a high end printer, a mid range printer and also using an online lab. The results are pretty surprising.
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@tommystrong 3 жыл бұрын

so much how much it cost to get a photo printed off by a company?

@Firstmanphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah sorry. I should have said but forgot. Print was £20. Delivery about £5.

@tommystrong 3 жыл бұрын

@@Firstmanphotography ha, no worries. Always enjoy the content.

@Firstmanphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.....appreciate the comment.

@ExtremeRally24 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video Adam. One other problem I’ve had from printing my own images is deciding which ones to display in my home!

@alexelley6283 3 жыл бұрын

Hi , I agree entirely with you, printing your own photographs give you more than something to look at, it gives you memories. Something in later life you need. Great video and content.

@davidscottblacksmith 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely is worth it. Outrageously expensive per photo, but hobbies are not cost effective. We do it because we love it.

@Swaggerlot 3 жыл бұрын

I think Adam's intent is to make at least some beer money!

@davidscottblacksmith 3 жыл бұрын

@@Swaggerlot 😂 he can’t, he’s got ink to buy.

@vjosullivan 3 жыл бұрын

If your hobby is home printing, then yes.

@herenearby7506 3 жыл бұрын

It was a great explanation!

@lobstercronut 3 жыл бұрын

indeed, it’s hella expensive. but hey, the camera gear was expensive to begin with anyway

@tronkel1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, this is indeed a thought-provoking video, for both photography nerds as well as other species of nerds. There is a principle at work here. If you turn a hobby into a job, then you lose the hobby. I know this well since the time when I worked in the photographic business full-time. I completely lost interest in photography at the time because of that. That was the bad news. The better news though, is that since I've been retired, my photographic hobby has returned to me with a vengeance. I do photography now with a feeling of fulfillment once again. Stemming from this, if you are fortunate to have photography as a hobby only, you don't need to care what other people think of your work or your working methods. You're doing it for you. It's crystal clear to me, that having your own capable printer is at least as important as having a capable camera. So, if you have earned the cash from some other source of income - don't think twice about it and go get that printer that you crave. You only live once! Since it's for your beloved hobby, it's not necessary to make out a business case for this acquisition. Do it for the creative pleasure you would get from the purchase and don't even think about the money side. Sod what others think!

@dhruvang5369 2 жыл бұрын

This speaks to me. Thanks.

@maxencelemoine4190 3 жыл бұрын

having a print of your work in your hand is so rewarding ! I shoot film and I always make scans of my negs and small prints by my local lab before editing (I find it easier to see which ones deserve some attention). The few I like are then print bigger, and some even go in the darkroom.

@TadyWalsh 3 жыл бұрын

I'm only 8:30 in and this is the most useful printing video I've seen in years. You see a lot of videos about using profiles and setting profiles, but very few that teach you how to tweak for conditions, like creating a proof copy (didn't know this) and compensating for backlight (kinda knew this, didn't know properly how to work with it). This is phenomenal, great work!

@markcrossno3007 2 жыл бұрын

I can respect and enjoy learning photography from you. Your the first pro I haven’t heard say, “it’s not the camera or equipment that matters in making a photograph”. You obviously spare no expense and it shows in your beautiful work. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

@neilt 3 жыл бұрын

I agree completely. I treated myself to a Canon Pro-100S a couple of years ago and love printing my images. I have made the wall at the top of our stairs a gallery to display my A3 images. It's a great incentive to go and take even better photos.

@gooberrobbins2429 2 жыл бұрын

Recommended to me by a long time ink and paper supplier, I use a Brother MFC-J5945DW. Granted I don't sell them, but using red river high gloss, and metal photo paper I can make up to 11x17 prints that rival any prints I've seen on the canon at a third of the price. Plus the ink lasts a long time, and isn't too expensive to replace.

@WaylonSimpson 3 жыл бұрын

Not the video I was expecting... so much more! This is all information I've been looking for! Thank you so much!

@Firstmanphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Great comment to receive. Thanks.

@babdoc1 3 жыл бұрын

Adam, this was a timely video. I’m anxiously awaiting the printer I was gifted for Christmas. Looking forward to bringing photos to life

@tdalton854 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Great video. So calm and serene. Have a printer on back order and am so looking forward to the hands on of clicking the button and having a print.

@sungblee1 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, everything I was curious about printing explained in one video. Saved me the time of going down the KZfaq rabbit hole. Thank you for this!

@strote 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this, thank you! I need to start printing (have never done it). Thanks for the tips.

@johnparks5139 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic episode! Very well presented and all you points make perfect sense about printing and photography. Love it!

@psoon04286 3 жыл бұрын

A most thorough and convincing argument for doing your own prints. You are certainly very passionate about what you do. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from 🇨🇦

@lorrettaclarke709 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you touched on printing. I am just going through offering my images for sale. I am so glad you mentioned Canson papers also as the only information on printing I have been able to get on printing textures online is about Canson papers. I would love for you to continue and extending information on this subject. I would like some information on what size of prints you offer, whether you offer a print matted and whether you take into consideration the size of the image, the mat and what standard size of frame all these fit into. I would also like to hear about different textures of paper to a specific image. I would also like to know whether you have had printed (or would consider ) sourcing out to have images printed on other media, like boards etc. There is a Huge gap of information on youtube about these subjects and I would encourage you do fill this gap - PLEASE!

@scotterskine4745 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more, Adam. I've been printing on the Pro 1000 for over 4 years now and absolutely love it, especially once I started using the Canon Print Studio Pro plug in. Yes, one does have to make test prints, before printing on larger size paper, and yes the cost is high,. One of it's best features is that the printer will warn you when a ink is running low in plenty of time to order a replacement cartridge once the ! appears. It's only when an X appears next to the cartridge on the LCD screen that you are completely out. Also, you can't put a price on the sense of satisfaction you get when you see your print emerge from the printer. And as we all know, It's not a photo until you print it. Well done video.

@Harry-tb8yo 2 жыл бұрын

It's always a pleasure and really inspiring to see and hear how enthusiastic you are about photography. I recently ordered a Canon Pixma Pro 200 and I look forward to making some nice prints with it.

@chriscorey5164 Жыл бұрын

So much great information in this video. Thank you for all of it. I have been struggling with this issue for quite some time, and this is very helpful.

@johnhjic2 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Yes I think you are so right about it not making sense, but it is just so satisfying. I now make my own frames including carving my own moulding. It has given me so much satisfaction from creating the original image, post processing/editing then mounting and framing. Yes it takes time but it gives my a feeling of satisfaction. Keep well and happy.

@davidlederman2813 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic presentation! Extremely informative and educational. Thank you so much for putting this out there!!

@slawomirlenart9142 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just bought a Canon Pro-300 and when I saw my first print out I thought to myself it was worth every penny. The quality, colors and sharpness coming out of the printer are simply amazing. Good video as always BTW and your comparison to children at the end, entirely agree with it.

@nelsonclub7722 3 жыл бұрын

I was about to press the button on that one - I might just yet!!!

@MalcolmRuthven 3 жыл бұрын

Have you compared the output from your printer with prints from a good shop (I love bayphoto.com)?

@bigtredunzo 3 жыл бұрын

@@MalcolmRuthven I have had mixed results with Bayphoto and have had to get a refund on several prints. Too dark, colors off, lines running through the print.

@MalcolmRuthven 3 жыл бұрын

@@bigtredunzo Interesting, and sorry to hear that it happened to you. My experience with them has been %100 great.

@groggu 3 жыл бұрын

So brilliant as always Adam. This time I'm wowed by the fact that I didn't even know there was a Canon Print Studio Pro app or how to get to it. Just ran a test print from an image I've struggled getting to print correctly for years both from my printer and professional jobs. First try and bang on. Keep up the great work of educating all of us.

@iNexxFear Жыл бұрын

You are a very POWERFUL speaker and the ending of this about the reliving the photographs was amazing! I LOVED the review in general but between the background music and the statements made, all I can say is thank you and BRAVO! Thank you for doing this and offering the benefits of owning versus printing services...

@callyakn718 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve not even started this video yet, but YES YES YES!!!! gets me so excited and motivated everytime I see a print of mines. (Just need to afford my own printer instead of sending off for prints!)

@okwaristrength5778 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I’m really interested in printing my photography and this video is very helpful and motivating to do it thank you

@debrareither4682 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Totally enjoyed. It's so nice to envision this type of reality. Dream on. Thanks for the inspiration!

@hughwolfe1176 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on printing. To me printing has always been a “black art” reserved for those that stay up late at night experimenting with different papers and inks. I’ve had a Pro-100 sitting in the box for more than a year as I just haven’t had the time to break it out.

@GraemeSomerville 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, I loved your closing argument and the 'having kids' analogy. So true...Keep up the good work and printing. All the best, Graeme

@michealpociecha8351 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video. Thanks so much. The prints look great. I need to start doing this more.

@richardturner81 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve just picked up within the last month a Canon IP8750 which is the model below the Pro 100s and uses a 6 ink dye system. For me as someone who does this as a hobby I have been over the moon with the prints it produces for £200. Like you say just being able to finish off the process and hold your own work after going out, taking the shot, coming home and editing it is very rewarding. Julian Baird is also a really big proponent of printing and he has some great videos on the topic too. All the best Adam, keep up the good work 👍🏻

@theoutdoordogphotographer 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, I have the same printer, in the same time frame!

@alunpenrallt 3 жыл бұрын

Agree wholeheartedly, I have the IP8750, brilliant printer for the price, and the thrill of seeing my photos at A3 size is fantastic.

@gilcarag274 7 ай бұрын

I think I would have no pb with the printing process but I have more questions about the framing thing. Going through a photo lab, one can choose as well the framing, to have your pictures stuck on an aluminium plate,…. This should be more difficult to replicate at home.

@amine5238 3 жыл бұрын

Great video with great insights. Loved how you tackled both sides of the coin when it comes to printing at home. Thanks for sharing

@goldcoastprints 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely prints in this video mate love the work. Looking forward to seeing how far I can push my own printing business. All the best and thanks for the great videos

@Webpromotions 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for this video, you helped me solve 3 or 4 problems I was having with my pro1. The canon plugin works well and moving the tint got rid of the magenta hue that was plaguing my sunset prints. Thanks again

@LeedsRider Жыл бұрын

Just bought an old Canon Pro 9000 Mark II to print my work. It's amazing how much more 'connected' you become with your photography when it is in physical form. Thank you for mentioning the Canon Print Studio - that is so much better than Adobe's print modules! Binge watching your videos at the moment - thank you for sharing your work and knowledge.

@fernandomendez9390 3 жыл бұрын

Great content as usual. Keep the videos coming Adam !. Greetings from Bolivia 🇧🇴

@kevlockwood8950 3 жыл бұрын

Really interesting video Adam. Thanks for all the tips. Something I need to get into 😊

@rareembrace4758 3 жыл бұрын

@23:40 to the end! THANK YOU it is the memory that is so priceless, to capture it and relive it over again is so worth it! You most likely just sold me on getting a printer :)

@robertlavers1121 3 жыл бұрын

I use an Epson equivalent to your A3+ printer and love that it completes the creative process. That Canson paper you use gives great results but I have almost exclusively gone over to matt art paper to avoid the light reflections, and experimenting with different papers is the huge benefit of printing your own. Most manufacturers sell sample packs containing a range of papers so good to be able to compare results and maybe get something totally unexpected. I am tempted by the new Epson A2 which is the same size as my existing but the price of the inks is off putting, not being a pro I couldn’t recover any costs from sales or as a business expense.

@ksoban7325 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks! I learned a lot. One maybe obvious point to make is that it doesn't have to be all or nothing. I have an 8 1/2 x 11 printer that I'm happy with for "small" prints. If I need something bigger I'll send it out. For hobbyists, this may be a reasonable alternative.

@dcraigyoung2305 3 жыл бұрын

I was just sitting down to work on some prints and this pops in. I have had some great results and several disasters, so motivation can be lacking. This was exactly what I needed at the moment! Thank you! I especially loved your statement that the best things in life often make no financial sense. I cannot agree more, I have a great life because I have no financial sense; and often no finances. Kidding aside, so very true (with care). Cheers.

@andrewgaffney4881 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, I’ll definitely use it as a reference when I print my own photos.

@GetInspiredMedia 2 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you so much for this. It’s answered a lot of my questions. Ones I did not know how to articulate. This is one of the most useful photography videos I’ve watched for a while. Thank you. Dave from down-under 🇦🇺

@stevenscarborough9376 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! I have been using a Canon Pro 10 for some 3 years now, printing 13x19s and 8 1/2x11s strictly at a hobby level. Often give away my prints as gifts, plus mount a few in our home. FYI, my favorite papers include Canson PrintMaking Rag (formerly BFK Rives), Canson Baryta Photographique, and Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308. Moreover, I find that Red River Aurora Natural and Moab Entrada Rag Natural serve very well as substitutes for the fine art matte rag papers, which are much more expensive. If I am doing testing prints, I often use the Moab Entrada Rag papers if my final print is targeted to the Canson PrintMaking Rag. Not sure if you can feasibly get the Red River and Moab papers where you live, but I imagine there are some choices for you that can serve the same purpose. I highly recommend some sort of printer calibration. In my case I have an older Colormunki device paired with the i1Studio software for printer calibration. That has worked quite well for me, as I have custom color and black&white icc profiles for the papers I use. In summary, I heartily agree with you that printing my work has made a huge difference in my photography! Now I am saving my pennies for a Canon Pro-1000.

@Tiber234 3 жыл бұрын

REALLY enjoyed your vid so came back for more - great presentation and your adice has been very informative. Im not a photographer but I do create digital art and Ive recently purchased a Canon A3 printer so was just breezing thru helpful vids but ive subbed as your content is really good.

@paolobalduzzi4350 2 жыл бұрын

It's not an easy decision to go the expense of buying a printer. Your concise, comprehensive and human presentation leaves little doubt that giving space to the creative process, however costly, warms the heart and this is priceless.

@dude157 Жыл бұрын

oh you have loads of videos on printing. Subscribed, there is so much great content about taking photos and editing them on KZfaq, but so little in the way of printing. Happy to find this channel

@Firstmanphotography Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam. Appreciate you being here.

@StevenHannaPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Really fantastic video Adam, some great useful tips.

@rodneybrown5889 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely looking to “gift myself” a pro1000 or such, then just keep ink in stock ;) the self satisfaction of pronto g your own work, and signing them and handling of that print from printer to your clients....”priceless” ... there is a place for your work, it’s all about capturing your buyers with your style...

@aronlengyel 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this very informative video. I really enjoyed watching it.

@thenarrowpathoftruth9443 11 ай бұрын

You did a great job on this presentation. Interesting. Enjoyable to watch.

@terrywilliams7663 3 жыл бұрын

love this video along with all your videos so helpful....so natural

@kapurar 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Adam. I learned a lot from it. Thank you!

@DenisOKeeffe1234 Жыл бұрын

Watched this video, and thought it was very enlightening. There is nothing like having a real printed photography in your hands. So I went ahead and bought a Canon Pixma pro 200. Had quite a frustrating time getting it set up, but now it is fine. Looking at it being cost effective can be a challenging thought, but hobbies are never really cost effective😂. Glad I bought it, and will continue to print my best photographs for display, meteorites, gifts to others for just the pleasure of sharing.

@johnhardin1382 3 жыл бұрын

Very much enjoyed this presentation plus I learned some really good stuff thanks...being an old-school darkroom guy (anyone remember Cibachrome?) printing my own work is a given...I bought a Canon Pro100 A3 printer with inks etc all in perfect cond at an auction for £40 and about 6mos later got an older model Epson A2 printer (+inks) for £20 that had never even been taken out of the box... By adding excellent lower cost Marrutt papers in to the mix my exhibition quality prints were soon ready to sell at a small fraction of the cost of of buying the latest new gadgets ...It can be done!

@outofthecommonphotography5503 3 жыл бұрын

So, was looking into getting the Pro300 and started to do some research. Watched this entire video (seeing your channel for the first time AND subscribed) and the logic couldn't be avoided. I can be very emotional when I want something. I can equally be rational, even when it stings. As much as I want a printer, and the Pro300 was right there for a home printer (I do use a printing company), it wouldn't make financial sense for me. I'm not selling a lot right now and to try and keep that printer going with ALL the costs that come with it, would sting more than profit. So, I'll take my money and look at lenses and tripods sense I am in the market for those. And, they're more important than a printer per se'. Thank you for such a wonderful, to the point, not overdone video regarding a piece of reality for us photographers to have to face. Cheers!

@adamhewitt8763 3 жыл бұрын

Really great video, I think when I have secured more of the core photography equipment I may look into this but I see it as a luxury really. That said some online large prints on the expensive paper can add up too.

@pedrovicente2556 3 жыл бұрын

I like your videos, first of all because you know how to explain thecnique with passion and the second place because I can understand you. You are able to tell your story clearly

@Redserpent2000 3 жыл бұрын

I'm actually waiting for the Epson P900 reviews. I was going to buy the Canon Pro 1000 but then saw the pano funtion of the P900 and just fell in love with it. Yes, it's great being able to print my own images and like you said, even if you only have an A4 printer, it's still worthwhile. Adam, I'm surprised you don't sell many prints, you have some great images there mate.

@sankalpmehra 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video. Very informative, Great content. Many thanks for sharing ...

@sallyjberry805 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video on printing - so timely for me. I have owned the Epson P600 for about 2 years and seriously looking to upgrade to the Canon Pro-1000. Your explanation of the Canon pro1000 helped clarify some of my questions regarding the printer and Canon's software. I also prefer the Canson paper. If my space allows in my small dwelling, I plan to upgrade soon.

@scotty4418 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this Adam. Recently bought a new computer and been looking at printers. Been humming and hahing about the Pro 10s as I know the new Prograf 300 is now on the market. You answered the question about the Pro 10s print quality compared to the Pro 1000 and and external print company, so think Ive made up my mind and will buy the Pro 10s. As you said the enjoyment of seeing your work in print really is a great feeling and satisfaction.

@freakshow2012 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING!! LOVE THAT ENDING!!! I WNA GO OUT AND SHOOT NOW!!

@swagonman 3 жыл бұрын

Great topic for a video. I wish you had re-ordered that third print so the comparison would have been conclusive. I agree on the cost issue. I’m using Epson printers, and the costs are high. But I like doing the smaller test print at home and adjusting accordingly and getting the print quickly without the long turn-around. Home-printing wins for me!!!

@MattSchulze 3 жыл бұрын

I have found a third way of getting my images printed. As luck would have it, my local community college has one of the best print labs in the state of New Mexico in their art department. A total of 16 work stations, three of which are connected to Epson 5000s, plus two Epson 9000 printers. You prepare your work at one of the non-connected workstations and then move over to a print station when you are ready to print. All monitors are calibrated. You have to enroll in one of the excellent photography classes which costs about $80.00 per semester including a lab fee. They teach you photography and of course how to print. All you have to bring is your paper. They pay for the ink. A lot of the local photographers and artists take advantage of this which makes for a great art community as well. Now, Santa Fe NM is an art center and this is exceptional, but it might still be worth for some to look into what programs are offered at their respective colleges.

@paulscottfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds excellent. I could emigrate but you people vote Democrat. How could you vote for brain dead Biden I don't know. You would never know who was running your country.

@gameshoes 3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, I’m in Albuquerque. Is this college in Santa Fe?

@jeffb1886 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulscottfilms Mentioning Presidential politics on a photography video?? Please...spare us.

@stuartsmith3429 Жыл бұрын

Well done!!! I learned the hard way about owning a printer... purchased an Epson SC P600 a few years back... yep, you guessed it... did not use it enough and now it is clogged (so a learning experience). Since learning my lesson and the lab I have been using closed, my urge for either attempting to clear the Epson or look to purchase a new printer has re-entered my mind! This is a great video... thank you!!!

@mynameisgro Жыл бұрын

Thank you for an amazingly inspiring and informative video ❤

@LePetitMondedeMichel 3 жыл бұрын

I have two passion in live photography and making print on paper. The touch the surface of the paper the reflective surface the size. I put great care in chossing paper. There a lot of paper type and surface from many makers. Expérimentation is the key. Two years ago I ran into a great deal on a small all purpose printer. My photo journey pronting take off. Six month later I buy a Canon pro 10. Everyday since a put time in making the best image that I can on print. There a magical process and a grand sens of accomplissement in seeing the image coming out of the printer.

@davidmilisock5200 3 жыл бұрын

I've been doing professional level output since the technology began and recently semi retired. Most of my work was for the architectural industry. It will ruin your life! 😄😄😄 Now being semi retired I have a color calibrated display system. The display itself was $1,200 US, calibration software for display and print, $3,500 US, at least extremely powerful custom PC's can be had for a bbout $1,900 US. I have 5,000 Kelvin lighting in my home editing studio, heavy drapes to block the windows and a properly lit viewing area. The reason for all this information is so you can understand that with all this effort and expense for a long time I went through a self examination with a long period of not being really happy with any print. A very steep learning curve! After a few years I found that while I was still critical of the prints I developed a real skill set and an appreciation for many of the prints when I viewed them after a few months. Interestingly it developed into a demand that threatens my retirement. Having a printer will not be cheap, it will not save you money per print, it will be frustrating however it can be rewarding in ways that I cannot explain.

@andybaden5935 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vlog Adam, I really enjoyed it, I dread the first time I print an image, it looks perfect on the screen proof, everything is set and calibrated, the button is pushed ! A cup of tea is made and then I look at the print, first glance, it looks good, but then ever so slowly it appears, a sensor spot, Aggghhhh. bloomin missed one again

@Firstmanphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. I've been there. The 'visualise spots' tool in Lightroom's Spot Removal has saved me from a good number of wasted prints since it was introduced.

@waterman308 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice Adam. I have the pixma pro 100. Novice level. But i so agree it is awesome to hold it in your hand

@frederichore1890 3 жыл бұрын

Superb video with excellent tips, narrated a good pace with no obnoxious music! Kudos to you. I am surprised though that you don't introduce yourself, even if it's just your first name. For years I have been using a pro lab that uses $200,000 Nortistu printers - they can turn out any size print I want in under 15 minutes on a wide selection of papers, such as Fuji Chrystal Archive. That said, I won an Epson SC-P600 printer in a photo contest, so I may give it a shot... er print! PS That Loupedeck editing console you're using to fine tune your LR adjustments (20:23) is sweet! Never seen it before. Thank you for providing the link, and once again this video! Cheers! Frederic in Montréal.

@robbieallcock 3 жыл бұрын

Lol thought you where going to get in the box at the start of the vid! 😂 Good stuff 👍

@Moshie71 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, so inspirational- thank you...

@jumpingjohn280459 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - I have the new Canon Imageprograf Pro-300. It’s my first ‘real’ photo printer and I’m so glad I made the decision to buy it. Seeing my first print appear (though not technically perfect because I’m still learning the craft of printing) was so exciting. The printer was so easy to set up - out of the box and printing in under 30 minutes. Incidentally, a full set of inks for the Pro-300 costs between £150 and £170 depending on how many you buy at a time and where from. As you say, it really does complete the creative process and it’s a whole new skill that’s very satisfying to learn.

@Disco_Shrew 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking at getting this printer, it's hella expensive but I feel it would add so much to my creative process.

@jasonlacey5979 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam... great video

@mohamedmetawe5486 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful video beginning to end..

@peteg330 3 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for this video. I'm relatively new to all things Lightroom and have been printing off some relatively dark images. OK yes, I know about increasing expose but the Soft Proofing option and printer profiles is another level for me! Thanks so much!

@theodorem5942 2 жыл бұрын

If your prints are consistently coming out darker than what you see on the screen, bring your screen brightness down. We work on our images with the brightness almost all the way down (and we calibrate our monitors), and our proofs are 95-99% of what we see on the screen.

@peteg330 2 жыл бұрын

@@theodorem5942 thanks for the tip, I'll follow up on that.

@jbairdexp 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree....owning a printer for personal use makes no sense but I wouldn't be without my Pro-10S. I love the way I can go out for a dawn shoot and by lunchtime I have a print on my wall. Magic.

@kurtweiss7955 2 жыл бұрын

Have used pro labs that keep getting my prints slightly wrong, too much contrast etc. Will try printing myself. Thanks for the excellent video.

@jittisoolt5927 3 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable video - thank you.

@AmorLucisPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

I got a Canon Prograf p1000 about a year ago. I LOVE the prints I get - I use Canson Baryta as well. And I learned something new - I didn't even realise that it could print A2, not that A@ is available here in Canada (17x22 is more common here).

@MarkMcNeill22 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful vlog enjoyed this 😊

@dmitripopov8570 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Thank you for the explanation! What is that special key board that you are using? Loupedeck+ The Photo and Video Editing Console?

@grahamegannon9708 3 жыл бұрын

I am in the need of upgrading my printer from a Canon Pixma to a Canon Pro. You have given me some "food for thought" as I am not sure whether to go for the Pro 100S or splash out a bit more and go for the Pro 10S. Thanks for you honest option and video.

@paulscottfilms 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks First Man. The costs of 12 colour cartridges sent me into a long downward spiral, and I had to come back to watch the rest of the VIdeo. But the prints were fabulous. .I am at the boy scout edge. I have a Canon A3 printer and I feed it cheap juice through drill holes in the cartridges. and I buy cheap A3 platinum paper. It's not so bad , but then it's not so good either. Trying to join up A3 paper to make a wide landscape is an adventure also.

@KBee795 3 жыл бұрын

Myself working in printing, we do use inkjet large format Epson printers. When they work it's great but when the inkjet nozzles get clogged from sitting to long they are a mess to fix. It's very important to understand that or if you are using all the colors in the unit ... all the time. If not that ink has a life span of about one year. Our printer had a Matte Black cartridge that we, unknowingly, had never been used and was very old. These printers push the ink to the heads and some even share ink lines. We ran out of Photo Black and attempted to use the Matte Black and ended up pushing old gelled ink into the line shared by the Photo Black. When it failed to print and we got the Photo Black in, it also failed ... as the line was clogged. If this ink gets into the head it can damage it trying to super clean the heads. We also bought cleaning cartridges but to perform the clean, it will use up much of your ink so the standard inks have to be replaced before performing this cleaning. It's so expensive (9 inks at $100 a cartridge) that buying a new printer was cheaper. So don't use old inks and check the time stamp on inks you buy. Later we found that the Matte Black was used to print basic text items which we don't and have never done, thus the ink might have been 5 years old. We even tried overnight soaking the heads with Windex soaked rags. This does work for slightly clogged heads but our problem was gel in the lines. A technician can replace the lines, replace all the ink cartridges and clean the head but at a cost so high it's just cheaper to buy another printer. Sadly we had to trash it. So another factor you forget to mention is longevity. Our printer was almost ten years old (but was running fine until we allowed the Matte Black to print) and we did get enough time out of it whereas buying a new printer was expected.

@johnvaleanbaily4859 3 жыл бұрын

As for the cost of the ImagePro 300 ink. In Canada (where I live) a complete refill set of 10 inks is about $203 Cdn (aboutish £120 equivalent). With taxes, duties and Brexit, your mileage may vary :) Incedentally, the 300's an excellent printer. Superb. Great video by the way - thanks.

@RudixSA 2 жыл бұрын

I believe screen and printer calibration (if you use your own printer) is really important and will prevent a lot of frustration. Laptops and many tablets can also be calibrated! I do a lot of printing at home, I create custom profiles for every paper I use, that along with a calibrated screen gives me great consistency and also repeatability, it also saves a lot of wasted time, paper and ink. I agree, a photo only really becomes a work of art once printed, love your videos!

@joergsonnenberger6836 8 ай бұрын

I fully agree on this. I bought a set of colorimeter for monitors and printers for 350EUR a few years ago and it has certainly been worth my money.

@jamescarro771 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam really enjoy your content stunning images 👌

@Firstmanphotography 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James. Appreciate it.

@GrymmsPlace 3 жыл бұрын

My personal feeling is that it is not a photograph unless it has been printed - till then it's just a 'negative'. Thanks for posting. Very inspirational and thank you for posting this. (and we always need to remember to do a print per day to ensure the printer nozzles remain clear - people always seem to forget that the higher-end printers must be used daily or so or they need to be primed/cleaned/tested before printing)

@ogopogohunter69 2 жыл бұрын

Printing is great, I decided to go for a cheap and easy setup to start. Canon IP8720 6 colour, it's one step below the pro series and prints 13x19. Prints perfectly on Canon paper from Canon software and a Canon camera, no editing required.

@bigtredunzo 3 жыл бұрын

I am considering that very printer. I hesitate to sell my photos as the quality I am looking for has been inconsistent using various photo labs. I tried the same experiment as you. I had a friend who is a master printer, print one of my photos using that Canon printer and also sent the same tiff. file to Bayphoto Lab in San Francisco. The difference was amazing to see. I actually contacted Bayphoto to get my $45 back as the colors were off by a country mile. I think that my justification would be to say that if you have spent $3,000 to $5,000 on camera bodies and lenses, why not spend a bit on that final step, printing. I loved the comparison that you made to the cost of having children, hahaha, so very true. Great video...Take care.

@fordrenton6640 3 жыл бұрын

Agree entirely Adam, it's not just about cost unless its a commercial concern. I only print for myself or if friends like an image, and I give them away. I like to the pixel to print, (and mounting) concept so at the end of the day I can say "I did that". Couldn't quite stretch to the Canon Pro series but reasonably happy with the 8750 A3+, maybe one day :-) Thanks for all your videos Adam

@SteveP_2426 3 жыл бұрын

Wish more pros did vlogs on printing so hats off to you Adam. I have only dipped my toe into using a pro lab but I've limited by space at home for a pro printer and, as you say. financially it makes no sense for me to own a printer like yours but maybe one day! personally though I think you do need to calibrate your monitor or what you are looking at on the screen won't be what you print and it will take a lot of trial and error to get it right' Loxley who I have used offer a colour adjustment option so I guess you could rely on some of the pro labs to do it for you but I'd rather be in control.

@jfphotography69 3 жыл бұрын

I print my wildlife/bird photos at home with the Canon PRO1000 on Espon 17x22 Exhibition Fiber Paper.

@DIOS10 2 жыл бұрын

Bro, we are here for a short ride, if lucky to see that ride through. Just enjoy the finer things if you can. Don’t want to depart this planet, wondering, if only !!!!

@davesemmens9496 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video Adam - was going to ask the question about how much to get from the print company but saw your answer in the comments below :) The comment about things that make no sense and relating it to having children made me smile :)

@RR-bd4bm 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, very useful. In your experience, is there a major difference between the pro 300 and the pro 10s? Most of my work is black and white. Thanks.

@nigelwest3430 3 жыл бұрын

With the greatest respect Adam , I have found that calibrating my screen made a HUGE difference, Before I was getting prints that where miles away from the colours on the screen, Since calibration (Spyder pro 5) The prints pretty much match the image that I edited

@Firstmanphotography 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't say it makes no difference. I have just found that the idea of calibrating monitors puts a lot of people off even trying printing. Like i said its also not even possible with many screens. For me it's a priority lower down list when we can just print off a 4x6 and adjust a bit if it's not right.

@lorrettaclarke709 3 жыл бұрын

I have found that newer modern laptops and computer screens come with good calibration and when I calibrate it doesn't shift at all - just my experience.

@nigelwest3430 3 жыл бұрын

@@lorrettaclarke709 I would agree that my BenQ 27 inch Monitor came well calibrated BUT the screen on my 1 year old Dell laptop is wildly out of sync

@lorrettaclarke709 3 жыл бұрын

@@nigelwest3430 Hmm - I just have a MSI laptop which is a gaming laptop. I bought a calibrator and quite honestly haven't seen a difference at all. Maybe it depends on what the laptop or computer is built for. The BenQ is built for photography, or at least good graphics.

@nigelwest3430 3 жыл бұрын

@@lorrettaclarke709 We can debate this all night, If it was possible to post a picture here I could show you the huge difference between calibrated and no calibrated screens that I have experienced, If you haven't had that problem then that is good, I was just trying to save people the experience of sending a file off to be printed and being hugely disappointed in the result as I was before i calibrated my screen