DPCPrints- What sizes? - DPChallenge Forums

12/17/2003 11:44:53 AM · #1

I'd like to know from the people who have actually had sales- what sizes are you finding people are buying the most? I'm trying to decide whether to go with the 4x6, 5x7 or 8x10 aspect ratio for the photos I want to upload. Or do any of you make different versions for each aspect ratio?

Message edited by author 2003-12-17 12:11:10.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

12/17/2003 06:30:20 PM · #2

bump...

ellamay

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

12/17/2003 06:38:17 PM · #3

I haven't actually sold any yet, just started to sell them, but I think in terms of ratio, the site decides based on pixels per inch what sizes of prints the shot will allow for, and then they are available in every size possible for that shot. So you will not lose out on missing a sale, and I size shots in graphic converter and do them all for 8x10 and yet my prints are offered in many sizes. hope that helps

12/17/2003 06:46:26 PM · #4

Yes, your prints would be offered in all sizes that use the same aspect ratio as 8x10, such as 4x5 and 16x20. 4x6 and 5x7 have different ratios.

Since those three (4x6, 5x7 and 8x10) are the more common frame sizes, I'm wondering which one people are going with or if they're choosing based on the crop or some other factor.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/17/2003 07:01:02 PM · #5

I almost always crop my photo first, without regard to aspect ratio. I then pad it out with a border to the next-largest standard size.

People can choose to display or matte-out the border, but I don't see the need to force any constraint on my cropping except my judgement of what part of the picture I want to show.

This way I also avoid any minor resizing/resampling which could degrade the image quality. Maybe if I was starting out with more pixels I'd handle it differently, but with my camera this system seems to work.

jdw91479

Olympus E-300 EVOLT

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

12/17/2003 07:08:36 PM · #6

I go with the 1:1.5 aspect ratio just because it gives more print options (4x6, 8x12, 10x15). I haven't sold any prints though, but I don't think that its because of the aspect ratio I use ;)

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/17/2003 07:13:25 PM · #7

Originally posted by jdw91479:

I go with the 1:1.5 aspect ratio just because it gives more print options (4x6, 8x12, 10x15). I haven't sold any prints though, but I don't think that its because of the aspect ratio I use ;)

Darn! I was hoping that WAS the reason and I could just go re-border my pictures to boost sales ...

jdw91479

Olympus E-300 EVOLT

Olympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital ED

12/17/2003 07:29:50 PM · #8

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by jdw91479:
I go with the 1:1.5 aspect ratio just because it gives more print options (4x6, 8x12, 10x15). I haven't sold any prints though, but I don't think that its because of the aspect ratio I use ;)

Darn! I was hoping that WAS the reason and I could just go re-border my pictures to boost sales ...

haha, if that was only the reason...

and, by the way, I use a 2250x1500 pixel canvas size. That gives the 1:1.5 aspect ratio.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/17/2003 07:36:15 PM · #9

I only have 1600 pixels to start with in the long direction :(

My 4x6 and 8x12 prints usually end up 1800 x 1200, although I've successfully resampled a couple of images up to twice that size.

Sonifo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

12/17/2003 07:37:41 PM · #10

It is so much harder to find a frame for a 8x12 or a 10x15. I don't think I have ever seen a frame this size. I am not about to spend the money to have it custom framed. You might want to thing about an 8x10.

Originally posted by jdw91479:

I go with the 1:1.5 aspect ratio just because it gives more print options (4x6, 8x12, 10x15). I haven't sold any prints though, but I don't think that its because of the aspect ratio I use ;)

12/17/2003 07:42:07 PM · #11

Originally posted by Sonifo:

That's kinda what I was thinking. a 4x6 or 5x7 almost seems not worth the effort if you're going to buy someone's art, but an 8x10 is big enough without being imposing. If someone really wants something huge that they intend to get custom framed, they'll probably want it enough to ask for it.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/17/2003 07:52:00 PM · #12

I have my 4x6 prints priced more like postcards for people who might want to check the photo out before buying a bigger print (or to send as a postcard).

Most of my 8x12s could probably be re-bordered to fit an 8x10 -- maybe I will try that ...

StevePax

Canon PowerShot S50

12/17/2003 08:04:36 PM · #13

I always use 8x10, 11x14. 10x13 is also a standard size. I like regular sized frames.

EddyG

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/17/2003 09:23:02 PM · #14

Originally posted by Sonifo:

It is so much harder to find a frame for a 8x12 or a 10x15. I don't think I have ever seen a frame this size. I am not about to spend the money to have it custom framed.

Soni... is $20 too much to spend for a completely custom frame, with a custom cut mat of your choice, with plexi, foam-core backing and all mounting hardware? If not, you might be interested in my post about American Frame in this thread...

Message edited by author 2003-12-17 21:23:21.