{"id":3286,"date":"2021-03-03T01:46:34","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T08:46:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/?p=3286"},"modified":"2025-08-11T13:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T20:46:15","slug":"fujiflex-and-fuji-crystal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/fujiflex-and-fuji-crystal\/","title":{"rendered":"FujiFlex and Fuji Crystal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #f7f7f7;color:#f7f7f7\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f7f7f7;color:#f7f7f7\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/fujiflex-and-fuji-crystal\/#Is_FujiFlex_an_Ultimate_Photo_Paper\" >Is FujiFlex an Ultimate Photo Paper?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/fujiflex-and-fuji-crystal\/#FujiFlex_and_Fuji_Crystal_Silver_Halide_papers\" >FujiFlex and Fuji Crystal Silver Halide papers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/fujiflex-and-fuji-crystal\/#What_about_Ink-Jet_technology\" >What about Ink-Jet technology?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/fujiflex-and-fuji-crystal\/#How_Long_Will_My_Print_Last\" >How Long Will My Print Last?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/fujiflex-and-fuji-crystal\/#NON-AFFILIATION_DISCLAIMER\" >NON-AFFILIATION DISCLAIMER<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_FujiFlex_an_Ultimate_Photo_Paper\"><\/span>Is FujiFlex an Ultimate Photo Paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>In this article, I will discuss the latest technologies used for fine art printing and go over the advantages and disadvantages of each medium. The FujiFlex and Fuji Crystal are the very frequently mentioned brand names of fine art paper that are used by many prominent photographers. One of the promoters of the technique was Peter Lik that popularised luxury photography. His works have raised many questions about the light performance of the finished prints. Why do the prints appear backlit? What makes them behave that way?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3165 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spirit-closeup.jpg\" alt=\"Tree-of-Zen\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spirit-closeup.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spirit-closeup-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spirit-closeup-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spirit-closeup-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spirit-closeup-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FujiFlex_and_Fuji_Crystal_Silver_Halide_papers\"><\/span>FujiFlex and Fuji Crystal Silver Halide papers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The silver halide photo technology is several decades old. Therefore probably everyone has a relationship with it for many years when we order color prints from a local print shop. The technique involved the projection of the color negative onto the unexposed photographic paper. Once exposed the print has to go through a series of chemicals to develop and fix the image. Many of you, if you were interested in photography saw the photo enlarger equipment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4216\" src=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Photo-Enlarger-Darkroom.webp\" alt=\"Photo enlarger in a darkroom\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Photo-Enlarger-Darkroom.webp 2048w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Photo-Enlarger-Darkroom-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Photo-Enlarger-Darkroom-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Photo-Enlarger-Darkroom-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Photo-Enlarger-Darkroom-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Photo-Enlarger-Darkroom-1536x1536.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I had my share of time spent in the darkroom. And you must agree that there is a practical limitation of the print size that can be produced that way. With the invention of LightJet printers, it became possible to expose large format prints using the RGB laser beam. Machines like Lambda could produce 50&#8243; x 120&#8243; prints. After the exposure, the print still has to be treated using a wet chemical process where the print is plunged into various chemical solutions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4219\" src=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dark-room-developing-process.webp\" alt=\"dark-room-developing-process\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dark-room-developing-process.webp 2560w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dark-room-developing-process-300x210.webp 300w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dark-room-developing-process-1024x717.webp 1024w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dark-room-developing-process-768x538.webp 768w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dark-room-developing-process-1536x1075.webp 1536w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/dark-room-developing-process-2048x1434.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These machines are also called &#8220;continuous tone&#8221; or C-type printers in comparison to pixel dot inkjet printers. Most continuous tone printers deliver a final product printed on <a title=\"Fujifilm\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fujifilm\">Fujifilm<\/a> Crystal Archive or Kodak Endura paper in sizes up to at least 4\u00d710 feet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_Ink-Jet_technology\"><\/span>What about Ink-Jet technology?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For many years the Ink-Jet was a swear word among professional photographers. The first ink-jet printers were lacking in resolution, color accuracy, and longevity. All that started to change with the introduction of pigment ink. Printing resolution and color accuracy have come close and many producers claim that it has surpassed that of a chemical process. These days it becomes really hard to find a pro printing shop that still uses a wide-format chemical process. Just because of the costs associated with maintaining heavy machines like the LightJet printer. And the need to maintain consistency of chemicals in day-to-day operation. Modern inkjet machines can produce prints up to 60&#8243; wide on a very wide selection of fine-art papers. Modern inkjet metallic papers rival the performance of silver halide traditional photopapers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3290 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unmounted-print.jpg\" alt=\"FujiFlex vs InkJet Prints\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unmounted-print.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unmounted-print-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unmounted-print-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unmounted-print-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unmounted-print-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While C-Type printers can offer you a traditional gloss or matt finish. Inkjet fine art media include Gloss, Satin, Matte, Perl, Metallic, Fibre, Velvet, Photorag, Etched, Fiber-based, Resin-coated, various canvases, and many other varieties.<\/p>\n<p>How about the look? Are C-type prints superior to pigment prints? Let&#8217;s do some visual comparison.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3334 size-full\" title=\"FujiFlex vs InkJet Prints\" src=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FujiFlex-vs-InkJet-Prints.jpg\" alt=\"FujiFlex vs InkJet Prints\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FujiFlex-vs-InkJet-Prints.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FujiFlex-vs-InkJet-Prints-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FujiFlex-vs-InkJet-Prints-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FujiFlex-vs-InkJet-Prints-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FujiFlex-vs-InkJet-Prints-1536x1142.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In terms of surface properties, you can easily identify C-type prints for their slick glossy surface. This difference disappears when prints are mounted on acrylic. When you look at color accuracy and vibrance, there is no difference as you can see from the side-by-side comparison above. In the image above you can see FujiFlex C-Type print on top and pigment ink on metallic paper on the bottom.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Will_My_Print_Last\"><\/span><b>How Long Will My Print Last?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the recent longevity numbers indicate that chemically processed C-Type doesn&#8217;t last as long as modern pigment ink prints. Professional high-quality pigment prints also have one advantage. If you know what printer, ink, and paper are used you are virtually guaranteed that you are getting an archival product. A digital C Print depends on how well the equipment to process the print is maintained and the freshness and type of chemistry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/permanence-chart.jpg\" alt=\"print permanence fuji vs ink\" width=\"1316\" height=\"895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/permanence-chart.jpg 1316w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/permanence-chart-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/permanence-chart-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/permanence-chart-768x522.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1316px) 100vw, 1316px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Of course, print permanence greatly depends on the display conditions. Perception of color by the observer. Amount of light the print will see. And many other things from environmental conditions to the freshness of chemicals used in the development process.<\/p>\n<p>In the video below I demonstrate my attempt to cause print deterioration using high-power UV light. Check it out to see my findings.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Photo Print Accelerated Aging\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rky0SPBmILQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wilhelm Research, The Permanence, and care of analog and digital photographs \u2013 FotoCoservacion 2011, June 20-23, 2011<\/p>\n<p>Deterioration risk as determined by the University of Illinois, https:\/\/psap.library.illinois.edu\/collection-id-guide\/photoprint<\/p>\n<p>Wilhelm Research \u2013 HP Indigo Digital Presses \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getty.edu\/conservation\/publications_resources\/pdf_publications\/pdf\/atlas_silver_gelatin.pdf\">Print and Photobook Page Permanence<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alexgubski.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/unmounted-print-1536x1024.jpg.webp\">A Survey of Print Permanence<\/a> in 4\u00d76-Inch Consumer Digital Print Market 2004-2007,<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/imaging.kodakalaris.com\/sites\/prod\/files\/files\/resources\/paper-endura-techpub-e4070.pdf\">Kodak Endura Photopaper datasheet.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Kodak uses different permanence testing standards than Wilhelm Research<\/p>\n<p>ftp:\/\/ftp.hp.com\/pub\/printers\/HP_Exstream\/Shutterfly_4AA0-1195ENWrr.pdf, https:\/\/globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2017\/08\/16\/1086575\/0\/en\/HP-wins-five-year-Shutterfly-deal-accelerates-digital-print-momentum.html<\/p>\n<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NON-AFFILIATION_DISCLAIMER\"><\/span>NON-AFFILIATION DISCLAIMER<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Alexander Gubski Photography is an independent business. Alexander Gubski is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with the owners of the respective brands mentioned on this website. As well as with any of their subsidiaries or their affiliates.<br \/>\nAll brand names, as well as any related names, marks, emblems, and images, are registered trademarks of their respective owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is FujiFlex an Ultimate Photo Paper? In this article, I will discuss the latest technologies used for fine art printing and go over the advantages and disadvantages of each medium. The FujiFlex and Fuji Crystal are the very frequently mentioned brand names of fine art paper that are used by many prominent photographers. 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