How do you format for DPC Prints?

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/24/2005 03:04:08 AM · #1

I'm confused as to the aspect ratios. I don't want to create something and then it turns out that it gets cropped differently. Please help. Thanks.

Rikki

justin_hewlett

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

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

08/24/2005 03:16:03 AM · #2

Go here for starters. It has all of the print ratios accepted by DPC prints.

Edit: Is that what you were having trouble with? If not, then just let me know...

Message edited by author 2005-08-24 03:28:02.

08/24/2005 03:34:38 AM · #3

The aspect ratio thing is too confusing.

Rikki

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

08/24/2005 03:44:13 AM · #4

does that mean i need to set up one for every print size then?

08/24/2005 03:52:41 AM · #5

Originally posted by rikki11:

does that mean i need to set up one for every print size then?

Yes, I believe so. Use the Aspect Ratio chart to see what multiply prints can be made with each size.

1.50:1 Aspect Prints seems to be popular because you can make:

4 x 6
8 x 12
10 x 15
16 x 24
20 x 30

Message edited by author 2005-08-24 03:55:20.

reemas

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

08/24/2005 03:56:19 AM · #6

faidoi, in your image, what the purpose of setting a resolution? what does setting it to 1 or 10000 do?

08/24/2005 04:01:08 AM · #7

Originally posted by reemas:

faidoi, in your image, what the purpose of setting a resolution? what does setting it to 1 or 10000 do?

No reason for resolution at least in this discussion. It was a quick capture for another question in a past thread about resolution that I have reused many times when a DPC prints format question comes up.

The more megapixel your camera has the better quality your prints will look at 300dpi. A lower megapixel camera can only make for a smaller print at 300dpi.

Using 150 dpi will make for a good print in most cases though.

Message edited by author 2005-08-24 04:08:41.

reemas

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

08/24/2005 04:07:46 AM · #8

ok but in general what does it do? does it affect print quality? what's its purpose? thanks!