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AdoramaPix 8x10 Landscape, Fuji Deep Matte paper |
Basic Information
Since I was not terribly fond of the default lustre paper of my first AdoramaPix book, I decided to print another book using the next photo paper that appealed to me: Fuji Deep Matte. This is their most expensive paper option, and it definitely has a super luxe hand/feel to it. However, I don't think it's quite right for vacation or year-in-review photobooks either.I also decided to try a slightly shorter landscape size of 8x10 inches, and I'm happy to say I am much more satisfied with this size. I think it's perfect!
Basic Information | |
Website | AdoramaPix (link) (referral link*) |
Product | Photo Book |
Size | 8 x 10 Landscape |
Actual Dimensions (exterior cover) | 25.8 x 20.3 cm (10 1/8 x 8") |
Actual Dimensions (interior pages) | 25.1 x 19.8 cm (9 7/8 x 7 3/4 ") |
Cover Type | Hard Cover (image wrap) |
Spine Printing? | Yes (text and image) |
Type of Pages/Binding | Lay Flat (seamless) |
Type of Paper | Fuji Deep Matte |
# Pages | 14 |
End pages? | Optional |
Pricing | |
List Price (excl. shipping) | $56.80 (pricing info) |
Shipping Cost | Free shipping over $39 |
Promotion Used | 25% off |
Total Price Paid (incl. shipping) | $42.60 |
Cashback at time of order? | 6% on MrRebates (referral link) |
Shipping | |
Date Ordered | 12/27/2015 |
Date Shipped | 12/30/2015 (USPS) |
Date Received | 12/31/2015 |
Software | |
Photobook Editor | Online |
* If you create an account through the referral link above and place an order of $15 or more, I will receive a $10 credit, and you will receive a $5 credit. You can still use cashback!
Software Review
Please see this post for my review on AdoramaPix's photobook software.Product Pictures
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Cover |
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Inside front cover and end page on right (also Fuji Deep Matte paper) |
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Spread with custom layout |
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The completely lustre-less paper unfortunately renders muted colours |
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Another custom layout |
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Full bleed prints, like the one on the left here do look breathtaking on this paper though |
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Again, the full bleed looks much more impressive than the more scrapbook-y layout on the right |
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Inside back cover and end page on the right |
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Back cover |
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The front cover image wrapped around to the back of the book |
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Spine |
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Bottom of book |
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Layflat seamless design |
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Close up of the Deep Matte paper texture |
Comparison to 4x6 Prints
Here you can see the Fuji Deep Matte compared to the control prints from ProDPI, which are printed on Lustre paper.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvIt-WiDjjZW7ftbC5DfbTHEGZ-jpW9q02pRwzjGK632iPyVX19JK6_hA58dWKj3rzOODqqsTsqkeoBX5ta8SJhqlyEkCdR4rmQ3rEJn4ejVtJJaIMMZr_rQoQonjzjQ39S5cja8Jie8s6/s1200/AdoramaPix_DeepMatte-17.jpg)
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Macros
Again, since these are photo paper prints, there is no half-toning or visible dots. Great detail, and text is super sharp as well. Note: Softness around the corners of the photos are the result of me not having a true macro lens; these photos were taken with a macro extension tube.
Final Thoughts
While the Fuji Deep Matte paper is super luxurious feeling, I think it is more suited to an artistic or photography focused photobook, rather than a vacation or year-in-review type book. The colours on these totally matte prints are not as vibrant as I would like.The added expense of this paper is also very significant; Fuji Deep Matte costs about 2x that of the standard Lustre finish.
I think this paper would look superb for wedding photographs! Someday, I would like to print a book with just full-bleeds of my favourite photos taken over the years as a showcase -- but I don't have enough yet to print a book!
The pages are also thicker than Lustre or HD Gloss. This book was only 14 pages (due to it being a short trip, and also I wanted to test this paper before committing to a huge long book), and the overall book thickness is not much thinner than my 36 page Lustre book.
Pros
- Super luxe hand/feel; almost velvety to the touch
- No glare or distraction at all; completely lustre-less finish
Cons
- Super expensive
- Colours are more muted than non-matte paper finishes
- This paper option is not available on all photobook sizes (N/A for books with both dimensions <= 8 inches)
Additional Reviews
Couldn't find any!
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