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12/12/2006 09:51:43 PM · #1 |
Help please...
I wonder if I'm going to see much difference in print quality using 150dpi vs 300dpi for a 11x14 print? The file size difference is substantial (approx 5MB vs 18MB) and I am getting ready to upload it for printing.
Any thoughts or opinions please? Thanks. |
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12/12/2006 09:53:23 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by glad2badad:
Help please...
I wonder if I'm going to see much difference in print quality using 150dpi vs 300dpi for a 11x14 print? The file size difference is substantial (approx 5MB vs 18MB) and I am getting ready to upload it for printing.
Any thoughts or opinions please? Thanks. |
Youll notice the difference.
EDIT: then again if youve never seen 300 DPI, youre not missing anything if you only have printed 150. If youre satisfied with 150, by all means go with 150.
Message edited by author 2006-12-12 21:54:02.
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12/12/2006 09:55:00 PM · #3 |
I suppose it will depend on the printer. On my R1800 wich have a native 360DPI resolution, I see a great and very visible difference between 360DPI (PPI actually) and 180PPI. I'd say unless it's very critical to save the space, keep it at 300.
Message edited by author 2006-12-12 21:55:28.
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12/12/2006 09:59:15 PM · #4 |
If you have both versions, by all means upload the higher resolution one. Why risk it?
It really depends a lot on the original itself, too. Look at it at 100%, and if you see a lot of grain and so forth, you're really risking it at 150 dpi. |
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12/12/2006 10:01:49 PM · #5 |
Ok. You've sold me on the 300dpi version.
The photo is clean (ISO 100) but as has been pointed out, why risk it? Besides, it's for Christmas present.
Thanks so much for all of your very quick responses! :D Much appreciated. |
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12/12/2006 10:41:50 PM · #6 |
do 200dpi and you'll not notice the difference compared to 300.
Somewhat depends on the subject matter - a portrait is not as detailed as say a cityscape.
this assumes a continuous tone print (like most mini labs and such). Inkjet is gonna be less tolerant of lower DPI settings.
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