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07/05/2005 11:00:31 PM · #1 |
| I am sending a few up my pictures to be made into 8 x 10's and costco only charges 1.99 for each one.The local camera shop charges 4.99.Is this because they make a higer quality print? |
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07/05/2005 11:13:40 PM · #2 |
Sorry and not trying to get off topic too bad...
Just wanted to point out (in case others didn't get the email) that Costco now has an on-line service where you can upload your files via internet to be printed and then drive to the store to pick them up. Pretty cool.
I always thought that Costco did a pretty good job with prints...I know mine locally has a high end printer (can't remember type) that you all you have to do is ask to have it printed on that one.
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07/05/2005 11:15:26 PM · #3 |
Each Costco is different so yours might turn out to be a dud or it might be the best thing since sliced bread.
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07/05/2005 11:16:39 PM · #4 |
A couple friends recently have tried Costco prints and they were pretty good.
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07/05/2005 11:18:42 PM · #5 |
| If you do all the editing on your own photos yeah they will be fine, but if you dont, the usual camera shot will edit them and then print it, |
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07/05/2005 11:19:27 PM · #6 |
| You can download color profiles for Costco machines here. |
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07/05/2005 11:22:26 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by mk:
You can download color profiles for Costco machines here. |
So let's say you download them. How do you use the downloaded profiles in Photoshop to control the image Costco produces? |
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07/05/2005 11:23:39 PM · #8 |
You can use the profile to proof your images.
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07/05/2005 11:24:23 PM · #9 |
If Costco doesn't work out for you, you can upload your photos to Mpix at mpix.com. They also charge 1.99 per 8 x 10 and the quality is fantastic.
Good luck.
Laura |
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07/05/2005 11:24:39 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Digital Quixote:
So let's say you download them. How do you use the downloaded profiles in Photoshop to control the image Costco produces? |
//www.drycreekphoto.com/Frontier/using_printer_profiles.htm |
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07/05/2005 11:35:59 PM · #11 |
I just started using this and the results are remarkably better, I'm sold on it! |
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07/05/2005 11:37:53 PM · #12 |
I do most of my printing at Costco and have gotten excellent results so far. I print almost exclusively on the (Fuji) Lustre paper; they use both Fuji and Noritsu output machines.
As mentioned, each store is a bit different, but it's certainly worth it to send a few test prints. You didn't mention the 14-18 CENT 4x6 prints, not the 12x18 for $3.
Also, the new online interface (they've had another out for a few months) is run by SnapFish, and the larger prints (16x20 and 20x30) will be processed and shipped by SnapFish, not processed in your local store.
Another note: They have a coupon sale this week for the Canon S1 IS (3MP, 10x zoom, CF cards, AA batteries) for only $225, just over half the price from last summer. A good deal if you don't need really big prints and don't do too many action shots (pretty slow shutter-lag). Takes great movies too. |
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