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03/11/2005 09:46:51 AM · #1 |
I have noticed in getting prints made from my digital files at local stores (Walmart, Walgreens, Ritz, and even privatley owned labs) that their computers seem to "change" my colors. They have some kind of automatic "optimization" and the prints sometimes look very different than the original files. The only answer the techs ever give me is, "sorry, the computer does it automatically, we can't change it". Has anyone else experienced this? Can anyone recommend maybe an online service that does not change the colors of the prints. Am I making any sense? thanks.
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03/11/2005 10:04:51 AM · #2 |
| since you are member you can upload pics in your portfolio and print it from DPCPrints :) |
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03/11/2005 10:09:00 AM · #3 |
i could be wrong, but cant you ask the place where you are getting them printed for what printing profile they use and I think you can download that profile off the net then use that on your PC when you do your edits so the color you see will b the color that is printed out???
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03/11/2005 10:11:07 AM · #4 |
| thanks James. I will inquire about that, I didn't know you could do that. |
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03/11/2005 10:11:59 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by ngremour:
I have noticed in getting prints made from my digital files at local stores (Walmart, Walgreens, Ritz, and even privatley owned labs) that their computers seem to "change" my colors. They have some kind of automatic "optimization" and the prints sometimes look very different than the original files. The only answer the techs ever give me is, "sorry, the computer does it automatically, we can't change it". Has anyone else experienced this? Can anyone recommend maybe an online service that does not change the colors of the prints. Am I making any sense? thanks.
nick |
Are you working and saving in sRGB? I had an 8X10 of this image printed at CVS Drugs Store and the colors were exact. It cost $7.95 plus tax @ 7% for a total of $8.51. From now own I will only order from DPC Prints because the same picture and quality [if not better] would only be $4.30 with shipping. A savings of $4.21 - almost half the cost.
Message edited by author 2005-03-11 10:14:13. |
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03/11/2005 10:20:49 AM · #6 |
| my PS Elements has been set to "No Color Management". should I change it to "Limited color Management" which says it uses sRGB? |
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03/11/2005 10:26:40 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by ngremour:
my PS Elements has been set to "No Color Management". should I change it to "Limited color Management" which says it uses sRGB? |
I always work in sRGB.
In PS: EDIT > Color Settings >
Also in PS goto: FILE > Print with Preview >
Message edited by author 2005-03-11 10:33:48. |
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03/11/2005 10:26:59 AM · #8 |
Try //www.mpix.com, or //www.adorama.com
Better prices, and both have done well for me. Mpix uses Professional paper for the same/similar cost as Adorama, and their shipping costs are better.
I have been happy with both, but Mpix is my preference.
JD
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03/11/2005 10:47:24 AM · #9 |
I have had very satisfactory results with 8x10s from these two sources-
-when I need them fast:
BestBuy, $3.99 on Kodak paper, while you wait if they are not busy;
-and, if I have more time, from:
winkflash.com, $1.99 on Royal paper, posatage is $0.99 per order, and they are mailed (from Rhode Island) in 24 hrs or less.
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03/11/2005 10:54:01 AM · #10 |
| Anybody use the Costco $2 8x10 for just regular cheap prints? |
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03/11/2005 11:32:18 AM · #11 |
MPIX is awesome. Their prints come out exactly as they look on my screen. The turnaround time and shipping are excellent. I would highly recommend them.
MPIX
BTW, 8x10 - $1.99 on Kodak Professional Portra Endura paper
11x14 - $6.99 (Same paper)
They also use Kodak Metallic paper and B&W paper |
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03/11/2005 11:36:49 AM · #12 |
| Dry Creek Photo has printer profiles for a few stores, including Costco (but not Sam's Club or Walmart anymore because they apparently changed theirs). That might help. |
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