How can I print an 8x10 and not cut the sides off? I am wanting to print an 8x10 from a Canon 70D. 4x6 and 5x7 sizes do not cut the sides off, but 8x10 does. I don't care if there is...

sylvrn Loc: Midsouth

I am wanting to print an 8x10 from a Canon 70D. 4x6 and 5x7 sizes do not cut the sides off, but 8x10 does. I don't care if there is blank space top & bottom, I just don't need the sides cut off. Is it possible to print an 8x10? (It really needs an 8x12, but Sam's, Walgreens, etc. do not carry those sizes.). Thank you, hoggers, for your input.

Sylvia

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

sylvrn wrote:

I am wanting to print an 8x10 from a Canon 70D. 4x6 and 5x7 sizes do not cut the sides off, but 8x10 does. I don't care if there is blank space top & bottom, I just don't need the sides cut off. Is it possible to print an 8x10? (It really needs an 8x12, but Sam's, Walgreens, etc. do not carry those sizes.). Thank you, hoggers, for your input.

Sylvia

This is a common question. When you take the photo, allow enough room for cropping. Then use LR, or another program, to make it an 8 X 10. The problem is different proportions from one size to another. I'm sure others will have more detailed answers.

melismus Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country

Specify printing the full width; the result will come out about 6.7 x 10.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

I was confronted with the problem of printing my standard* 8x10 format (*my preference)to the "drugstore standard" 4x6. The drugstore would auto crop my photos if I did not make a creative change... NO, not going to recrop 100+ shots...

Solution, used (free) Faststone Resize to add free space by changing "canvas size". Faststone has a batch capability and adds "something" to the name rather than changing the original photo. You designate a new folder for the canvas resized photos. Add color if you wish or add your name etc.

For a simple landscape, you can tweak the aspect ratio in your edit program. True the trees are taller or shorter, but no one notices. If it is a photo of some one with a few extra pounds, well, they look taller and thinner.. hay what does reality have to do with it... they feel better about themselves and that you are a great photographer!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Some printing shops will reduce the size, if you ask, but that will leave a border of white or black at top and bottom.

I used to use Microsoft Publisher, and now Photoshop Elements 12, to do similar to what dpullum has mentioned, create my own white space.

btw, a 5x7 does crop some of a 3:2 (4x6) ratio. You just haven't noticed before :)

Here is a discussion on aspect ratio:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-111554-1.html

sylvrn Loc: Midsouth

Thank, Jerry. I thought I had enough room, but found out otherwise when trying to print. So now I am trying to fix something I hope is fixable!

Sylvia

jerryc41 wrote:

This is a common question. When you take the photo, allow enough room for cropping. Then use LR, or another program, to make it an 8 X 10. The problem is different proportions from one size to another. I'm sure others will have more detailed answers.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

sylvrn wrote:

I am wanting to print an 8x10 from a Canon 70D. 4x6 and 5x7 sizes do not cut the sides off, but 8x10 does. I don't care if there is blank space top & bottom, I just don't need the sides cut off. Is it possible to print an 8x10? (It really needs an 8x12, but Sam's, Walgreens, etc. do not carry those sizes.). Thank you, hoggers, for your input.

Sylvia

Find a printer who will print at the sizes that you require.

Or buy your own and print from home.
The Canon Pixma photographic printers are very good, their paper is very good, and their inks are very good.
Probably much better and much longer lasting than you will get from any of the popout shops.

sylvrn Loc: Midsouth

Thank you dpullum. I just downloaded Faststone & sent the picture to Sam's to print. I'm needing the picture by tomorrow, so I am really hopeful I succeeded!

Sylvia

dpullum wrote:

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sylvrn Loc: Midsouth

Thank you, Linda
(Yes, I'm aware that 5x7 does crop some that 4x6 does not, it just did not cut off my people on the sides that 8x10 did.) :) Creating my own white space is what I need help with. I did what dpullum suggested. Hopefully, I succeeded with my deadline tomorrow! Thank you for the link. UHH to the rescue again!

Sylvia

Linda From Maine wrote:

Some printing shops will reduce the size, if you ask, but that will leave a border of white or black at top and bottom.

I used to use Microsoft Publisher, and now Photoshop Elements 12, to do similar to what dpullum has mentioned, create my own white space.

btw, a 5x7 does crop some of a 3:2 (4x6) ratio. You just haven't noticed before :)

Here is a discussion on aspect ratio:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-111554-1.html

sylvrn Loc: Midsouth

Lighthouse, thank you for your reply. I have a Canon Pixma printer. It only prints 4x6. I have another Canon printer--woo-hoo it is also a Pixma printer. Don't have the 8x10 photo paper. I guess that will be on my list to get (and more ink!).

lighthouse wrote:

Find a printer who will print at the sizes that you require.

Or buy your own and print from home.
The Canon Pixma photographic printers are very good, their paper is very good, and their inks are very good.
Probably much better and much longer lasting than you will get from any of the popout shops.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

sylvrn wrote:

Lighthouse, thank you for your reply. I have a Canon Pixma printer. It only prints 4x6. I have another Canon printer--woo-hoo it is also a Pixma printer. Don't have the 8x10 photo paper. I guess that will be on my list to get (and more ink!).

I have to suggest, only the recommended Canon inks and papers.
Alternatives and compatibles just aren't.

ExTexan

Costco prints 8X12

kubota king Loc: NW , Pa.

I know I am responding too late by the sounds of it . But I just got this request of yours thru the UHH email I get each day . I know what you are saying exactly. I have come across this problem many , many times from my customers that wanted a 8 by 10 out of a photo size from the past or now , that just doesn't come out correctly to a 8 by 10 . Using PS CC , I am able to fill in the areas I need to make the photo work at the 8 by 10 size with what is already in the photo with out any distortion to the original . I have done this at least a 100 times over the years. If you would of posted the photo as a download , I could of corrected it for you to print 8 by 10 . Tommy

paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah

It is not possible with the 35mm format. There will always be a cropping but plan for this in you take in the picture then it will not be missed.

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

sylvrn wrote:

I am wanting to print an 8x10 from a Canon 70D. 4x6 and 5x7 sizes do not cut the sides off, but 8x10 does. I don't care if there is blank space top & bottom, I just don't need the sides cut off. Is it possible to print an 8x10? (It really needs an 8x12, but Sam's, Walgreens, etc. do not carry those sizes.). Thank you, hoggers, for your input.

Sylvia

You realize that Canon is 3:2. I just had the same issue with a picture. I did not want anything cut off least of all 2 inches as it turned a great shot in a yawner.

Yes, Sam's club does print 8X12 and 10x15(both 2:3) but you must use the in store kiosk an not the web interface. When I asked at the store why, they had no good answer. I can only surmise that not all Sam's printers in each store can handle the same variety of sizes. I would call the store and ask.

Since I wanted my photo to frame I went to a local camera store and had a 12x18 made which Sam's does not do and it cost a lot more but I got better paper and print quality. I do like Sam's for quick and dirty printing. About $1.50 for an 8x10. I find it's not until I get to the 8x10 or larger than I can find those flaws.