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09/10/2007 08:34:47 PM · #1 |
I upgraded to a pro account on Smugmug to as another sales option for prints.
I see that Smugmug doesn't require upsampling for 10x15 and larger prints. Basically, with an out of SLR print, you can print almost any size.
Since they will be prints for sale, I of course want to do whatever looks best! Anyone have any experience with that? Did anyone try it both ways to see whether it's better to scale it up yourself, or let the printer do it?
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09/10/2007 08:56:03 PM · #2 |
I would only upsample if the resolution at your final output size will drop below 150 ppi. Then I would recommend doing it "manually" in case it needs any re-sharpening or other adjustment after the process.
Message edited by author 2007-09-10 20:56:20. |
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09/10/2007 09:07:32 PM · #3 |
Hi Neil,
The printer does the upsampling for you, so you don't need to worry about it. I've done it both ways, and the one the printer upsampled actually turned out a bit better. I attributed this to some mysterious calibration magic that they know how to do for their process. |
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09/10/2007 10:44:59 PM · #4 |
I used to up-sample all the time, to get that "perfect 300dpi". But after awhile I got to wondering ... just what, exactly, is the print resolution of the printer? If what I submit doesn't fit exactly, then the printer is going to up (or down) sample the image, right? And that means it's going to happen TWICE! Once by me, and once again by the printer.
So while I know all the "pros" tell you this, that, and the other thing (some say 180dpi, some say 240, 300 or even 360dpi ... some even say anything that is a multiple of 6), my belief is that you want the least amount of up and down sampling possible in order to protect the INTEGRITY of the image. So the most I do is crop the image (if necessary). Otherwise I simply upload full res images to smugmug.
I do the same thing printing here at my house with the Epson 3800. I just printed a *beautiful* 16x24" image this evening. I used the native resolution of the camera, which was 2592x3888. In print resolution terms, that meant my final image was only about 160 dpi. But my gosh, the print is BEAUTIFUL!!! The skin tones are perfect. There is no apparent "lack of resolution" in this image. The mother is coming over tonight to pick it up ... I can't wait to see the look on her face when she sees her daughter in a 16x24" print!
Here's the image for the curious:
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09/11/2007 11:05:54 AM · #5 |
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09/11/2007 12:49:35 PM · #6 |
"Native resolution" of some common photo printers are listed near the bottom of this page at Dry Creek Photo. If you find out what machines Smugmug uses you can match the resolution exactly if desired. Note the bit about how the machine usually up-sizes the image slightly to make sure it bleeds ...
Almost all inkjets have native resolutions of 360/720/1440. |
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09/12/2007 04:24:13 AM · #7 |
| I've been using CostCo for all of my printing needs for years, embedding the ICC profiles from Dry Creek Photo as well as their 'sizing' recommendations with complete satisfaction! I can embed the ICC profile, for the desired photo paper, and set the DPI/Print size using ThumbsPlusPro in a few seconds. Now all I have to do is sell my Epson Stylus 2200 printer to pay for all the prints I’m making locally. Then I’ll fill my portfolio full of photos making them suitable for DPCprints for the appreciative masses to purchaseâ€Â¦ which may then allow me the time to learn how to take (and Post Process) a picture worthy of submittal for a challenge entry, all in due time grasshopperâ€Â¦ |
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