Bill_de Loc: US

4:3 Way back when I first posted on a forum the maximum size allowed was 600 pixels on the long side and a max of 100kb. We all got excited when they increased it to 800 pixels on the long side and 150kb. I started using 800 x 600 at 150 kb. Since I just can't stand a lot of excitement I still use that for emails and posting. Of course on this site they shrink it back to 600 pixels (width) so I'm happily back where I started.

When printing it depends on where it is going. I almost always have enough options when cropping.

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SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

Not sure why I thought the aspect ratio of my camera was 16:9. Probably looking at the grid in PS and the image had been changed... Reading the posts here made me look at the manual and then look at original RAW images. They tend to be ~30x20 = 3:2 from my D810, so I have learned something tonight! The rest of my statement is still what I do...

IDguy Loc: Idaho

You do get 16:9 when using live view. It is a fifth (stealthy) image area.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

2:3. Because that is my cameras' (4 DSLRs) native ratio. Often sized to 8"x12", 10"x15", etc. If I chose to crop an image for a number of reasons, I may use 3:4, 4:5, etc. But I usually don't even consider those ratios but the various standard sizes that work for my finished image, say 8"x10", 6"x9", 10"x12", 11"x14", 16"x20", 20"x24", etc. I have not found the need to go with modern monitor sizes of 9:13, 9:17, etc. When I make panoramas I just crop them to what size includes the complete image to square it off. I may note a whole inch and crop there, perhaps not if I want a detail that is near an edge.

I also have a couple older P&S Digitals that are 3:4, but I don't use them often.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

I don't think anyone on the UHH has tried anything or everything on every Digital camera ever made on the market. So if your camera does something, it does it. Now perhaps what it does and what you think is happening is up to debate. So is your Raw files are 4:3 because you set them at that and not 3:2, they are 4:3. Actually I think my cameras that have switchable aspects act the same way. The zoom does nothing in my SmartPhone when set to Raw. As they say, you can't believe everything you read.

This post was in response to your post on Ask The Experts that I can't reply too. No one can be an expert about everything every time. You are not as much a beginning hobbyist as you said. I find your comments either right on or at least thought provoking.

SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont

Thanks for the info! I do use live view sometimes, especially for macro. But have not really paid attention to aspect ratios until the discussion. It's about time...

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

{except I started with 3:2 fourteen years later}

blackest Loc: Ireland

I quite like 2:32:1 it's a panoramic movie view, it somehow sets you up to expect to see something. I don't know if that makes sense

JPL

I use 16:9 a lot as it is the full frame format in terms of the viewing media and I also use 3:2 a lot as it is the full frame format in terms of camera sensors. And then I use 1:1 a bit.

The 16:9 I use mostly for everyday photos for home and social media use and the other formats for other use.