printing resolution

richdow · November 1, 2006

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

Andy · 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,

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

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.

richdow · 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,

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

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.

justME · 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.

Andy · 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.

JPG Only:
http://www.smugmug.com/help/upload-photos

justME · November 5, 2006

Just what I was looking for. Thanks as -:D always Andy for your help.

printing resolution

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