4/3 or 3/2: My camera Canon crop sensor T4i was set at 3/2 and I changed it to 4/3 if making a 8x10 photo to print which of the two would be best to set camera to when wanting to make...

ramblin21 Loc: Sharon,Wisconsin

My camera Canon crop sensor T4i was set at 3/2 and I changed it to 4/3 if making a 8x10 photo to print which of the two would be best to set camera to when wanting to make 8x10's? I prefer borderless when printing 8x10's but hate the cutting off of the paper which is 8.5x11-any ideas or suggestions? Thanks to all who chime in on this.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Respectfully, you seem to be asking about several _different_ things _simultaneously_: a good way to become VERY confused. Crop sensor sizes, aspect ratios, and print sizes do not exclude each other, but they are not related one-to-one with each other. Try using the UHH Search tool and searching on each topic individually. You'll find loads of info to read. Have a great day.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

ramblin21 wrote:

My camera Canon crop sensor T4i was set at 3/2 and I changed it to 4/3 if making a 8x10 photo to print which of the two would be best to set camera to when wanting to make 8x10's? I prefer borderless when printing 8x10's but hate the cutting off of the paper which is 8.5x11-any ideas or suggestions? Thanks to all who chime in on this.

I shoot the full sensor (3/2). I use 8x12 paper (and 11x14 mats with an 8x12 opening) if I want the whole frame. If I want to print 8x10 I crop the image, locking the aspect ratio in the editor (and cut the paper). I leave the border on all because frames and mats will cover the 1/4 inch border on all sides. (This is what works for me.)

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

ramblin21 wrote:

My camera Canon crop sensor T4i was set at 3/2 and I changed it to 4/3 if making a 8x10 photo to print which of the two would be best to set camera to when wanting to make 8x10's? I prefer borderless when printing 8x10's but hate the cutting off of the paper which is 8.5x11-any ideas or suggestions? Thanks to all who chime in on this.

4/3 will give you a finished print of 10⅓ X 8; 3/2 will give you 12 X 8. It seems a crop of ⅓" beats a crop of 2".

ramblin21 Loc: Sharon,Wisconsin

rjaywallace wrote:

Respectfully, you seem to be asking about several _different_ things _simultaneously_: a good way to become VERY confused. Crop sensor sizes, aspect ratios, and print sizes do not exclude each other, but they are not related one-to-one with each other. Try using the UHH Search tool and searching on each topic individually. You'll find loads of info to read. Have a great day.

rjaywallace thanks for your comment, even though I added extra information I was only asking about the 4/3 or 3/2 when printing 8x10's as my printer only prints that big. Just looking for assistance in the that area. I had read another members topic concerning that very thing in the last UHH email. I just was looking for direct info on which would be better to use in light of printing a 8x10. Longshadow an Mogul answered my problem perfectly. Thanks Again for your insight I will keep the search tool in mind next time.

ramblin21 Loc: Sharon,Wisconsin

Mogul wrote:

4/3 will give you a finished print of 10⅓ X 8; 3/2 will give you 12 X 8. It seems a crop of ⅓" beats a crop of 2".

Thanks mogul this is exactly what I was looking for- UHH members come through again!!!

ramblin21 Loc: Sharon,Wisconsin

Longshadow wrote:

I shoot the full sensor (3/2). I use 8x12 paper (and 11x14 mats with an 8x12 opening) if I want the whole frame. If I want to print 8x10 I crop the image, locking the aspect ratio in the editor (and cut the paper). I leave the border on all because frames and mats will cover the 1/4 inch border on all sides. (This is what works for me.)

Longshadow thanks for the input, even though I never use Mats having your info will come in handy, my brother swears by Mats so I just may start using them. You guys who are alot smarter than me are a contribution to UHH, keep up the good work and Thanks again.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

ramblin21 wrote:

My camera Canon crop sensor T4i was set at 3/2 and I changed it to 4/3 if making a 8x10 photo to print which of the two would be best to set camera to when wanting to make 8x10's? I prefer borderless when printing 8x10's but hate the cutting off of the paper which is 8.5x11-any ideas or suggestions? Thanks to all who chime in on this.

4:3 is closer to 10:8... You're still going to have to crop.

ramblin21 Loc: Sharon,Wisconsin

burkphoto wrote:

4:3 is closer to 10:8... You're still going to have to crop.

Thanks burkphoto I changed my camera to 4:3 as soon as Longshadow an mogul commented on my printing headache. They straightened me out Good, I will have to cut off the excess of 8.5x11 paper anyway. It makes me wonder why they can't make 8x10 paper it would fit inthe printer in the B5 area of the printer cassette just up 1 slot from letter size. Profit probably, Thanks Again Hal

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

ramblin21 wrote:

Thanks burkphoto I changed my camera to 4:3 as soo... (show quote)

I long time ago I also wondered why they didn't market 8x10 paper. I just did a search and found 8x10 AND 5x7. Finally!

BebuLamar

ramblin21 wrote:

Thanks burkphoto I changed my camera to 4:3 as soo... (show quote)

Can your printer print without border?

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

I leave my cameras in 2x3 format and usually have most of my pictures printed 6x9. It's a nice size for matting in 10x13 frames and even in 11 x14. That way I don't have to crop, but if I do I still have the same aspect ratio. When I think I am going to print 5x7 or 8x10, I usually try to frame my pictures in camera with enough extra so that I do't lose the key elements when I crop.
Bud

ramblin21 Loc: Sharon,Wisconsin

Longshadow wrote:

I long time ago I also wondered why they didn't market 8x10 paper. I just did a search and found 8x10 AND 5x7. Finally!

Where did you find 8x10 exact size paper? Please tell me! Pretty Please my mother would often tell to ask nicely with Pretty Please LOL!!!

ramblin21 Loc: Sharon,Wisconsin

BebuLamar wrote:

Can your printer print without border?

You bettcha!!!! LOL Most all printer drivers allow that.

ramblin21 Loc: Sharon,Wisconsin

WF2B wrote:

I leave my cameras in 2x3 format and usually have most of my pictures printed 6x9. It's a nice size for matting in 10x13 frames and even in 11 x14. That way I don't have to crop, but if I do I still have the same aspect ratio. When I think I am going to print 5x7 or 8x10, I usually try to frame my pictures in camera with enough extra so that I do't lose the key elements when I crop.
Bud

WF2B: definitely a good choice to leave more room on all sides if you know you will be printing larger, sometimes I just have to slow down and THINK before shooting. Hurrah 4 Digital !