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Ilford is NOT Bankrupt…but Ilford is?

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An established brand is valuable, and in some cases preserving the power of that brand can lead to some confusing information. This happened recently at Ilford and at Ilford. It happened with the media buzzing with news that “Ilford is bankrupt!” That is absolutely false and true at the same time. To explain this confusing situation a little history first.

Around 2005 the company we had all had know for decades as simply Ilford split into two separate companies.  One company, Harman Technology Ltd., continues to make HP5 film, black & white silver gelatin photo paper and liquid chemistry under the brand “Ilford Photo.” This company is definitely NOT going bankrupt, in fact managing director Peter Elton stated:

“I can report that HARMAN technology Limited is in excellent financial health with exciting plans in place to enable us to continue achieving our ambitious growth targets.” 7/31/13

Back to 2005. The other half of Ilford that makes inkjet paper, color products such as Ilfocolor and other RA4 products was acquired by a company based in Switzerland and sells its products under the brand “Ilford Imaging Switzerland GmbH.” According to World Radio Switzerland, Ilford Imaging Switzerland GmbH IS bankrupt.

So don’t worry our source of black and white silver gelatin photo paper and black and white film and chemistry is doing just fine. Long live black & white.

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Flextight X5 Scanner now in use at Digital SIlver Imaging

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Flextight X5 Scanner

We have upgraded our film scanning equipment to the Hasselblad Flextight X5. The X5 uses a vertical optical system that allows the CCD to face downward, creating a “glass-free” optical path between the film and lens for exceptional image quality.

The Flextight X5 is capable of resolutions up to 8000 dpi. Although other devices have higher optical resolution, the X5 has superior clarity and detail retention due to the mechanical precision of its build, the electronic handling of the sensor, and the amazing quality of its Rodenstock lens. The Hasselblad Flextight X5 scanner is the new benchmark of scanning excellence.

At DSI we seek to provide the highest quality technology and service to our customers. Adding Flextight X5 scanner to our tools is a natural extension of our philosophy. Exceptional scans make exceptional print, its just that simple.

Follow this link to our scanning page.

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Construction Continues…

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Construction is taking a little longer than we anticipated. We will be closed to walk in traffic  through the week of 6/17-6/21. We will be on hand to answer the phones and emails on 6/21. Again we apologize for the inconvenience.

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15% OFF Your Print Order

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©Alicia Savage
©Alicia Savage

If you’re new to Digital Silver Imaging, or a returning customer  you’re in luck. Through this offer we are giving friends of Fraction Magazine a 15% discount on all our printing services.

Here at Digital Silver Imaging we have made it our mission to bring the black & white silver gelatin print into the realm of digital photography. Our hybrid process uses laser technology and a custom print processor to make archival black & white prints. Prints can be made on RC or fiber silver gelatin photo paper.

To receive 15% Off your prints use promotional code FM2013 when placing your order. Follow these links to order Custom Black & White prints, Value Priced Direct-to-Print Services, and Custom Color Inkjet Prints.

This offer Expires July, 31, 2013 and may not be combined with any other offer.

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Big Silver Gelatin Prints Kickstarter in the News

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©Dave Beckerman
©Dave Beckerman

Recently posts of Digital SIlver Imaging’s “Big Silver Gelatin Prints” Kickstarter have appeared on a number of blogs and web sites. Among those posts an excellent recap of our project was written by Eileen Fritsch on her blog Great Output. The site is a valuable source of information and news geared toward professional and fine art photographers.  The frequent posts are well written and concise. No fluff on this site.

John Neel, author of Rethinking Digital Photography, and frequent contributor to the site Pixiq also posted a story about “Big Silver Gelatin Prints.” In reference to our Kickstarter, Neel wrote:

“This is a great photographic Kickstarter project that will allow giant sized black and white images to be printed from digital files. Who wouldn’t like a giant black and white image that was produced on real gelatin silver paper. IMHO, there is nothing quite like a real B/W silver based photograph. I for one, look forward to the possibility of having a few of my images printed this way.”

Pixiq is a gigantic site with articles on almost everything including, equipment reviews, techniques and commentary. Most of the contributors to Pixiq are published authors and true experts.

Great Output and Pixiq are both sites worthy of a bookmark. As a photographer you can never have enough good information.

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Lightroom 4 Library Module Intensive Workshop

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Lightroom Library ModuleIn this Library Module intensive, we will cover many of the features that make Lightroom 4 an exceptional Digital Asset Manager. Our purpose in teaching module specific workshops is to have each student learn features in depth and to leave the workshop with a true understanding of the how the program can enhance your workflow.

We will have time to practice each step in the process, so you will walk away with hands-on knowledge. We will cover the best workflow practices of importing, renaming, using the ratings and color system for organizing, keywording, as well as using presets to your advantage and the incredible power of Collections and Smart Collections.

We will also delve into the batch Export feature and learn how to make your own export presets to streamline your process. Learn how to seamlessly work between Lightroom and Photoshop.

Main topics covered:
• Import process
• Organizing – making a folder structure that works for you
• Renaming
• Presets
• Metadata and Keywording
• Using ratings and filters
• Compare and Survey modes
• Collections & Smart Collections
• Searching using filters – how to find anything!

Date: Saturday May 11, 2013
Time: 11-5 PM 
Location: Digital SIlver Imaging, 9 Brighton St. Belmont, MA 
Fee for this course is $149*

LR Library Mod

Certified_Expert_Photoshop_Lightroom_badgeKathy Tarantola

For over two decades, Kathy Tarantola has been sought after as a commercial and editorial photographer working throughout Boston and New England. Kathy is an experienced instructor having conducted photography workshops across the US and abroad. She is an Adobe Certified Expert in Lightroom a respected member of the photo community and has served as Co-president and board member of the New England chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP).

*Refund Policy: Because our instructors commit their time to workshops and space is limited, our refund policy is as follows: Cancellations 2 weeks prior to the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations a week before the workshop date will receive a 50% refund. All other cancellations will not receive a refund but may apply 50% of the workshop fee to a future workshop of the same or greater price. You must notify us of your cancellation or inability to attend via email. (info@digitalsilverimaging.com).

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