printing resolution

richdowrichdow Registered Users Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
edited November 5, 2006 in SmugMug Pro Sales Support
I recently saw on this forum that an 8X10 is printed with a 4meg pixel image resolution. Is that set in stone or is the printing size determined by the actual image resolution of the file. My camera is capable of printing an 8X10 with 8meg pixels. That is approx 300 ppi as opposed to 200 ppi or less..

It just seems a waist to not use the full capabilities of the camera.

Catman

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 1, 2006
    richdow wrote:
    I recently saw on this forum that an 8X10 is printed with a 4meg pixel image resolution. Is that set in stone or is the printing size determined by the actual image resolution of the file. My camera is capable of printing an 8X10 with 8meg pixels. That is approx 300 ppi as opposed to 200 ppi or less..

    It just seems a waist to not use the full capabilities of the camera.

    Catman

    Hi, wave.gif

    We use your original image to make our prints. We have a spec for MINIMUMs that must be adhered to, but we recommend using the full file from your camera thumb.gif

    BTW, your 8mpx camera can produce HUGE images, not just 8x10. Trust us. Have a read here:
    http://www.smugmug.com/help/print-quality

    And then fire off any more questions you have. We'll be here to help.

    BTW, one of my biggest selling prints, is from an 8mpx camera, and I print it routinely at 6feet by 4feet.
  • richdowrichdow Registered Users Posts: 6 Beginner grinner
    edited November 2, 2006
    Andy, thank you for the reply. I knew it but, just was not sure.

    I have had three 8X10 printed and sent ot me. they were actually better than my orignal. looked like they adjusted WB slightly.

    Catman
    Andy wrote:
    Hi, wave.gif

    We use your original image to make our prints. We have a spec for MINIMUMs that must be adhered to, but we recommend using the full file from your camera thumb.gif

    BTW, your 8mpx camera can produce HUGE images, not just 8x10. Trust us. Have a read here:
    http://www.smugmug.com/help/print-quality

    And then fire off any more questions you have. We'll be here to help.

    BTW, one of my biggest selling prints, is from an 8mpx camera, and I print it routinely at 6feet by 4feet.
  • justMEjustME Registered Users Posts: 209 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    save 4 print
    For SmugMug prints is it best to save as jpeg or Tif?
    I'm sure the answer is here but I can't find it.deal.gif
    Canon EOS 30D & 50D
    Arizona, USA
    http://justineolson.smugmug.com/

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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    justME wrote:
    For SmugMug prints is it best to save as jpeg or Tif?
    I'm sure the answer is here but I can't find it.deal.gif
    JPG Only:
    http://www.smugmug.com/help/upload-photos
  • justMEjustME Registered Users Posts: 209 Major grins
    edited November 5, 2006
    Just what I was looking for. Thanks as -:D always Andy for your help.
    Canon EOS 30D & 50D
    Arizona, USA
    http://justineolson.smugmug.com/

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