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09/14/2003 04:38:05 PM · #1 |
Hi all,
I'm *so* disappointed. I brought a number of pictures in (for the first time) to be printed onto photographic paper, and the whole bleepin' lot of them INCLUDING a try at an 8x12 turned out looking pixelated and just plain awful.
Now, I'm thinking it was my fault. I thought I should size them in photoshop before bringing them, so I sized some down to 4x6 inch each. I probably should have left them alone.
A big reason I picked up something with 5 MP was the option of creating good prints. Any helpful hints for future outings into hard copy? I *know* this thing can do great shots... I suppose I just don't know the convensions. |
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09/14/2003 04:44:05 PM · #2 |
The default resolution of most cameras is 72 dpi. If you simply re-sized the image with the "resample image" option checked, you sized your image to 4x6 but still at 72 dpi.
First, make sure the image size "resample" box is unchecked. Set the resolution to 300 dpi. The size values now reflect the maximum print size (at best quality). You can now (if desired) crop or resample to smaller dimensions, but keep the 300 dpi resolution.
Also check the tutorials under the Learn menu -- there are articles on resampling and prepping images for print.
Message edited by author 2003-09-14 16:45:25. |
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09/14/2003 04:58:19 PM · #3 |
| I don't resize photos when printing either with my printer or with online photo processing. When I print at home I keep the original size and pick the printing size with my software editing program. I like the online processing that give the true digital format 4 X D so I don't have to edit once I have them online. I hope this helps. |
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09/14/2003 04:58:50 PM · #4 |
GeneralE nailed it exactly. The one thing I'd add is that a resolution down to 150dpi is generally also acceptable. Or 200dpi if you want to play it safe.
DPCPrints for example accepts print for review at a resolution down to 150dpi and will approve/disapprove them on a case by case basis. I have ordered prints at that resolution and they came out fantastic.
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09/14/2003 05:41:44 PM · #5 |
| Hey, thanks to all of you for all those words of advice. Indeed, the resolution on the images I brought in was set to 72. I'll bet that had a great deal to do with how they turned out. Ah well, lessons learned. :) |
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