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Feb 5, 2021 11:13:09 #
As I have mentioned before, Fine Art America will print from 135 PPI , my own self imposed preference is for 165 PPI. I will add that most 4/c offset printing done for magazines ( at least years ago when I was working in the medium) use dot screening of 133-150 lines per inch.
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Feb 5, 2021 12:01:11 #
maren wrote:
I have a question that I just can't find the answe... (show quote)
Your D500 images will, given that you take sharp well-done images, be able to be enlarged beyond the 1:1 ratio of the camera. You can do this in a number of software programs, including LrC and PS if you have the Adobe plan. If you go to an outside printer, like Bay Photo, they can assist you with specific information. Normally, with an outside printer, you would simply load the largest file you have. In actuality, often it does not take a really large file to create a quality print in larger sizes, depending on the image quality and the print size.
Feb 5, 2021 15:08:58 #
maren wrote:
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I would use a program like "ON1 Resize" to enlarge the photo you want to print larger. With it you can get larger prints that retain good detail.
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Feb 5, 2021 15:53:35 #
maren wrote:
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The answer is found in Gene51’s response and posted link.
“ its all about viewing distance and human visual acuity” says it all!
Dave
Feb 5, 2021 16:17:55 #
joer wrote:
I use Topaz's Gigapixel to enlarge images and it hardly has any impact on quality. Some image even look better. Check it out.
Feb 5, 2021 16:29:42 #
Gene's exactly right. It is a combination of resolution, size and viewing distance. There are entire billboards that have photos taken with an iPhone. That is misleading because one views billboards from a longer distance away and cannot see the pixelization. It is no different than looking at mosaics in churches in Europe. They look like fine paintings at a distance, but up close one can easily see the smaller bits of tile. The same is true with photos. Or go up at 2 inches and look at your tv.
This is kinda why some of the super high resolution cameras really are an overkill for many people.
This is kinda why some of the super high resolution cameras really are an overkill for many people.
Feb 5, 2021 17:07:13 #
frankraney wrote:
Not necessarily so. Go back up and read Gene's post on viewing distance.
Yes, that is a valid point.
Since my Epson only printed 24" wide, I always just had my customers send me the photo cropped to the size they wanted at 300 dpi and never had any issues. When I did, it was because they cropped the photo and didn't check the dpi and it was something less, like 72.
Feb 5, 2021 18:18:04 #
John Hicks
Loc: Sible Hedinham North Essex England
There are programs that specialise in enlargement photographs 400% bigger than the original
Feb 5, 2021 18:54:55 #
coolhanduke wrote:
Yes, that is a valid point.
Since my Epson only printed 24" wide, I always just had my customers send me the photo cropped to the size they wanted at 300 dpi and never had any issues. When I did, it was because they cropped the photo and didn't check the dpi and it was something less, like 72.
Since my Epson only printed 24" wide, I always just had my customers send me the photo cropped to the size they wanted at 300 dpi and never had any issues. When I did, it was because they cropped the photo and didn't check the dpi and it was something less, like 72.
That is not right either. They can not send you a photo at 72dpi. DPI is printer resolution, not photo res. Photo res is ppi. A Photo 6000x4000 is 24,000,000/24 meg. you can print the photo at 1 dpi or 300 dpi and the res of 3000x4000 does not change. What changes is the printed image res. It will look different printed at different DPI and viewing at different distances.
As I said, go back up and read Gene's post. I believe this is the site he listed. If not thisa is good reading.
http://www.photokaboom.com/photography/learn/printing/resolution/1_which_resolution_print_size_viewing_distance.htm
Feb 6, 2021 06:43:21 #
maren wrote:
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FYI: Anytime a question like is asked of UHH, the OP should post his image with best resolution , without any PP. Leave the EXIF info intact or post it along with the picture. Otherwises, we are going to be throwing ideas against the metaphorical wall to see what sticks. OP: you camera should take the cell phone to the cleaners if your settings / lens is optimal.
Alan
Feb 6, 2021 16:59:38 #
jsfphotos
Loc: New York, NY
Not sure just how large you can go with current equipment but ON1 sells software called “Resize” — you can blow things up very very large using this.
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Feb 8, 2021 15:27:16 #
Gene51 wrote:
The answer you seek, Maren-San, is here: br br ht... (show quote)
Thanks Gene51. Good website.
Feb 8, 2021 15:30:39 #
billnikon wrote:
Under the right conditions you should be able to get great 16X24 prints without an issue. I even get 20X30 prints from my D500, most of the time a 200-500 mm 5.6 lens is attached.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
And remember, the LENS takes the image, not the camera, sometimes a better quality lens can produce great images given the proper approach by the photographer.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
And remember, the LENS takes the image, not the camera, sometimes a better quality lens can produce great images given the proper approach by the photographer.
THank you for your time billnikon. You have encouraged me.
Feb 8, 2021 15:34:52 #
coolhanduke wrote:
My first digital camera was a Nikon D3 which was 24mp. I used to print 24x36 prints on my Epson 7900 all the time with no issues.
Question is, how are you cropping your images? You need to make sure they are the size you want at 300 dpi.
Question is, how are you cropping your images? You need to make sure they are the size you want at 300 dpi.
I am pondering the last sentence. Thank you for your time.
Feb 8, 2021 15:36:48 #
joer wrote:
I use Topaz's Gigapixel to enlarge images and it hardly has any impact on quality. Some image even look better. Check it out.
Thanks joer, I am anxious to google that.
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