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Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

08/30/2007 11:11:44 AM · #1

Im looking to have some prints made of some of my photos, any Calgary Photog's have any advice on any reputable places that I can have 8x10 or larger prints made?

I had a look at Black's online and although I don't like them to begin with, reading through their terms it looks like if I send the prints to them I give them the rights to modify and use my prints for their own advertising and what ever without any compensation or credit to me and that just does not sit well with me...

-dave

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

08/30/2007 11:29:46 AM · #2

Careful with Blacks. They adjust the images before printing. I had a calender done and whatever they did gave some of the images a blue cast. I didn't see a place to indicate print as is either.

Does the Camera Store or Vistek have a pro lab? If they do you may want to try there. At least you'd be able to discuss your images with someone before they are printed.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

08/30/2007 11:47:32 AM · #3

I know the camera store farms the prints out but cant remember off hand as to who they send them out to. I will NEVER buy anything from Blacks as every time Ive ever walked in there its always a pain to buy anything as usually the guys behind the counter know nothing of photography at all...

sher

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

08/30/2007 01:06:40 PM · #4

you know, as a member, you can order your own prints from DPC Prints at very reasonable prices and the print quality is absolutely gorgeous. :)

sea2c

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8

08/30/2007 01:11:26 PM · #5

Also, a great place is West Canadian (westcanadian.com/.

Despite their over the top "we do corporate crap" website they really make a great print. Prices are reasonable too.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/30/2007 05:37:11 PM · #6

Originally posted by sher:

you know, as a member, you can order your own prints from DPC Prints at very reasonable prices and the print quality is absolutely gorgeous. :)

Yes I am well aware about DPC Prints and have heard nothing but good about them and may yet give it a try but a) I like to shop around for just about anything and b) I am in Canada so I have to take in to account the exchange rate and shipping costs...

-dave

Citadel

Nikon D7500

08/30/2007 05:44:52 PM · #7

There is a pro printing shop right near Saneal cameras on 11th ave SW. They only do printing for pros but I am not sure how they determine that. For the life of me I cannot remember the name of the place though. Apparently they are a little more money but they do incredible work.

Citadel

Nikon D7500

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/30/2007 05:50:00 PM · #8

There we go:

Technicare

It looks like you don't HAVE to be a pro but you need to be serious photographer. (Pro or a photography student).

If you have a calibrated monitor and you are using photoshop they will also be glad to give you their printer profiles so you can preview too so you can be sure you are getting accurate colors in your prints.

Message edited by author 2007-08-30 17:55:07.