blowing up photos
Nov 21, 2011 22:29:21 #
should i shot in raw if i want to blow it up to say 16x20? I need help i am new at this and i had iPhoto blow up a photo and it turned out bad, the 8x10 was perfect what should i do?
Nov 21, 2011 22:32:22 #
First question: Iphoto is that a printing lab?
Second question: What camera are you using?
Third question: What size do you have your camera set to record your images to the memory card at?
Second question: What camera are you using?
Third question: What size do you have your camera set to record your images to the memory card at?
Nov 21, 2011 22:40:34 #
Nov 21, 2011 22:53:52 #
I have printed a 24x32 from my Canon 40D (10 wonderful megapixels) so you should have no problem printing a 16x20 from your camera.
Set your camera to record your images at the highest quality/size it can, make sure your image is sharp (doesn't need to be tack sharp but still sharp) and use a quality print lab like Mpix.com.
Mpix will actually call you if the image doesn't look like it will print well (or at least they have callled me about a funky crop I did).
Set your camera to record your images at the highest quality/size it can, make sure your image is sharp (doesn't need to be tack sharp but still sharp) and use a quality print lab like Mpix.com.
Mpix will actually call you if the image doesn't look like it will print well (or at least they have callled me about a funky crop I did).
Nov 21, 2011 23:04:58 #
okay so is raw higher quality than jpeg fine? and i thank you so much for putting up with my rookie knowledge Mwac,this is my first computer and digital camera i really don't know what i would do with out all of you guys on ugly.
Nov 21, 2011 23:29:01 #
Not an expert but I think if you convert to TIFF instead of JPEG you may get better results.
Nov 21, 2011 23:31:52 #
D3100
Image quality "fine."
Image size "large."
Shoot in RAW if you're going to post-edit your photos.
If not, or very minor changes, use JPEG.
Image quality "fine."
Image size "large."
Shoot in RAW if you're going to post-edit your photos.
If not, or very minor changes, use JPEG.
Nov 22, 2011 00:01:59 #
Joyfullee wrote:
D3100
Image quality "fine."
Image size "large."
Shoot in RAW if you're going to post-edit your photos.
If not, or very minor changes, use JPEG.
Image quality "fine."
Image size "large."
Shoot in RAW if you're going to post-edit your photos.
If not, or very minor changes, use JPEG.
Thank you ! I have a Canon A-3100 Is and with your help I just learned some more about may camera ! I hope the people here that know what they are doing will have patience with us newbees....I know I have learned a bunch in the last 3 week I have been coming here !
chris
Nov 22, 2011 00:21:46 #
ces308 wrote:
quote=Joyfullee D3100 br br Image quality "... (show quote)
I'm glad I could offer some help. I'm a newbie too and I've learned a lot from reading and asking questions on this forum.
Someone suggested to me to buy the Magic Lantern Guide book for my camera and I did. It is a huge help....and it is the reason I was able to answer the question as I was just reading that a few days ago.
:-)
Nov 22, 2011 04:18:35 #
Shoot in RAW and then convert to TIFF. Try not to crop too much and you will not have a problem.
Nov 22, 2011 04:25:47 #
Joyfullee wrote:
quote=ces308 quote=Joyfullee D3100 br br Image ... (show quote)
I just want to "ditto" the recommendation for the Magic Lantern Guide book. I have one for my Canon T2i and it is awesome at explaining my camera in terms I can understand as well as learning a lot about photography in general.
Nov 22, 2011 06:56:32 #
photosbyhenry wrote:
Not an expert but I think if you convert to TIFF instead of JPEG you may get better results.
Sorry but this will not help. Regarding their color models, TIFF's are cmyk or rgb and JPG's are rgb. Digital cameras produce rgb only. Converting to tiff/cmyk may change the color fidelity. If so, only slightly.
The color model does not matter very much anymore. If you are outputting to a device with cmyk inks, then the software will convert the rgb to cmyk. If you are printing to a laser printing, the device is rgb.
Both tiff and jpg save images at different resolutions, sizes and compression. Resizing always results in a change in quality. You probably will not notice any difference due to compression.
Nov 22, 2011 06:59:00 #
I have printed several 16 by 20's and been happy with them. I do use raw format and will edit for sharpness here and there. Costco has produced good results for me. You do get resolution warnings if you have issues. Has anyone else used Costco? I am learning as well. Hope this helps.
Nov 22, 2011 07:00:17 #
omnila wrote:
Its printed threw iPhoto by apple .And my camera is a d3100.and i had it set on jpeg normal
That did you not like about the bigger print?
If you stick your nose up to the print, you will see a difference between the two. However, that is not a fair test. What matters is how they look from a normal viewing distance. Sharpness should be pretty much the same.
If the colors or contrast have changed, then you may have submitted two different files or the printer changed profiles.
Nov 22, 2011 07:12:33 #
MWAC wrote:
I have printed a 24x32 from my Canon 40D (10 wonderful megapixels) so you should have no problem printing a 16x20 from your camera.
Set your camera to record your images at the highest quality/size it can, make sure your image is sharp (doesn't need to be tack sharp but still sharp) and use a quality print lab like Mpix.com.
Mpix will actually call you if the image doesn't look like it will print well (or at least they have callled me about a funky crop I did).
Set your camera to record your images at the highest quality/size it can, make sure your image is sharp (doesn't need to be tack sharp but still sharp) and use a quality print lab like Mpix.com.
Mpix will actually call you if the image doesn't look like it will print well (or at least they have callled me about a funky crop I did).
To keep matters lively, I offer a different view. The size and kind of file depends upon the final destination. If you only want to view them on a computer screen, small jpg's should be fine. Once in a while, you may have shooter's remorse and wish you had shot larger but, in general, the small files will do.
On the other hand, if you want murals of your photos for your living room wall and want to make sure they have every detail perfect, then shoot the largest possible raw file.
Decide how you want to output your picture, the size of that output and how involved you want to get with editing. Then, consult your camera's manual for the appropriate camera setting, aka file size. If you want to invest in the time and cost, get a good editing program and shoot raw. Or use the software that came with the camera as a start. Otherwise, you should be happy with the jpg's and do not feel guilty about not "slaving away in the darkroom". Enjoy.
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